Articles and Interviews

Learn more about the craft you love with these knitting articles and interviews.

The Knitting Bible

Every knitter needs a complete stitch guide to refer to when inspiration has yet to strike or in times of doubt. The Knitting Bible, from Phildar, features over 300 stitch patterns that are easy to combine into any type of project. Charts and written instructions are included for each individual stitch, with stitch keys next

Give Them the Slip

By Chris Hammond

Once you have mastered the art of the basic knit and purl stitches, you are ready to venture out into the world of stitches that can be used to create texture in your knitted piece.

The slip stitch is often your next stop on your creative knitting adventure. The slip stitch is a basic stitch that

How to Block Cotton Using Your Iron

By Chris Hammond

You’ve finally finished knitting up that beautiful cotton garment and now the directions say to “block to measurements” – and that’s it! No more information on how or where. If you are a new knitter, this can be quite frustrating. Don’t fret – I’m here to help you through this.

First, you may be asking why

What’s the best bind-off for my project?

By Angelia Robinson

Hi Mary,

So, you’ve been making steady project on a knitting project and it’s just about time to finish things up, but what bind-off technique should you use? There are many options to choose from, and each technique is more suited to a different type of project, but there are three main categories of techniques: traditional,

We all have our tried and true favorites, but it’s always fun to sample things now and then, and that’s what the Micro-Brewed Yarn Series is all about. Each month’s yarn selections were based on a theme, and all were available until supplies ran out. Each month’s yarn selections are based on a theme, and all

Never lose track of your chart progress again with this knitting chart keeper from KnitPicks. This magnetic keeper is equipped with four magnets that hold your chart in place; it even keeps track of your progress after closing and reopening it between knitting sessions. This keeper is covered in a sturdy fabric to ensure its

Never misplace or confuse your needles with someone else’s with your own personal engraved knitting needle set. Available in your choice of US size and in 9 or 13 inches in length, these bamboo needles are incredibly smooth and work wonderfully with any type of yarn. Choose the same message for both needles or customize

Do you need more of a Downton Abbey fix? Premier Yarns has their own Downton Abbey collection featuring four unique colorways that pay homage to four of the show’s most-loved characters. Choose from Branson (an olive-toned, bulky weight yarn made from acrylic and wool), Lady Mary (a teal shade with a slight sheen, a light

Clara Parkes, in this travel journal meets personal essay collection, takes readers through 15 years of past world travels, from far-off places like Paris or Scotland to locations closer to home, like Washington and Oregon. In Knitlandia, the travels she recounts are yarn- or knitting-inspired, and the places she shares with readers are ones like

In Easy Baby Knits, Claire Montgomerie showcases a knit collection for babies featuring baby clothes for both girls and boys, toys and accessories, all for babies up to three years old. Knit a gorgeous coat or a soft rabbit toy your child will adore. Every project is easy to follow and has plenty of photos