Hand made stitch markers for knitting

September 22, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

I have recently switched (or at least for hats) from knitting flat to in the round and realised that some stitch markers would come in very handy. You can of course just use pieces of contrasting yarn as stitch markers, but hey that’s boring! Anyway after having a bit of a drool over some hand […]

How to knit the basketweave stitch plus free tea cosy knitting pattern

August 9, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

The basketweave knitting stitch is incredibly easy to knit up. You only need to know how to knit and purl to create this wonderfully textured basket effect on your knitted garments. The basketweave stitch lies flat and is therefore useful for so many garments. It looks particularly great when used in houseware knitting projects, such […]

How to knit the linen stitch

August 3, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Using the linen stitch is perfect for knitting homewares such as teatowels, coasters, pot holders and dishcloths. It is a sturdy knitting stitch that sits flat and works up quite bulky due to the slipped stitch technique used. The linen stitch can also be used to knit scarves and even jackets. Its use is not […]