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 […]

Tips For Substituting Yarn

July 22, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

If you knit on a regular basis, it is likely that you will either need or want to make yarn substitutions. This might be because a yarn has been discontinued, or perhaps because you have purchased some yarn and can’t find a pattern that you love for that exact brand. Substituting yarn is usually quite […]

Knitting Hats On Circular Needles – Tips For Straight Needle Knitters

July 10, 2021.Reading time 13 minutes.

If you are like me and learnt how to knit on straight needles, you may feel daunted by the prospect of knitting in the round on circular needles. Maybe you have noticed the multitude of hat knitting patterns which are knit in the round and don’t quite know where to start. This was me a […]