What Do You Want to Make Today?
There’s so much to be stressed out about these days, and while you might not feel like piling one more thing on your plate, the truth is now is the perfect time to start a creative hobby or rekindle an old favorite pastime. Why Start a Creative Hobby? If you’re already a crafter, being in […]
Long tail cast on is probably the most common cast on for knitters, but it’s not the easiest. It does have some advantages, and it’s fun to do once you understand it, but there is definitely a learning curve. What is Long Tail Cast On? The long tail cast on is also known as the […]
The cable cast on is an easy way to begin a knitting project. It’s similar to the knit cast on with one little difference. Some people prefer it to the knit cast on, but both are nice options for starting a knitting project. What is the Cable Cast On? Cable cast on is made by […]
The knit cast on is my favorite cast on to teach new knitters because you’re basically learning how to knit right there in the cast on, so it makes starting to knit that much easier. And if you’re working with someone who has knit before but someone cast on for them, this cast on will […]
There are many different ways to cast on stitches for knitting, but one of the most basic and quickest to learn is the wrap cast on. In this cast on the yarn is wrapped around the needle in a particular way to create the loops that will become your first knitting stitches. What is the […]
Whether you’re learning to knit or learning to crochet, knowing how to make a slip knot is the very first, most basic thing that you need to know how to do. The slip knot is the beginning of a crochet chain, and it’s also how you start most knitting cast ons. It’s the way you […]
This is a story about how I came to knit a plastic dress and the awesome thing that happened next. It’s also a call to you to stretch way out of your comfort zone. Otherwise you’ll never know what’s out there. To celebrate the national tour of Once on This Island coming to town, our […]