Knitting School

In this episode, we will learn how to knit an afterthought thumb.

In this episode, we will learn how to decrease stitches using a double decrease technique.

In this episode, we will learn how to make increases that lean to the left (M1L) and to the right (M1R) on the purl side of the fabric.

In this episode, we will learn how to rescue dropped stitches.

In this episode, we will learn how to knit a star stitch pattern flat.

In this episode, we will learn how to make right- and left-leaning travelling stitches, as well as a two-stitch cable twist.

In this episode, we will learn how to do the three-needle bind off.

In this episode, we will learn how to join garter stitch pieces using an overcast seam, both along vertical and horizontal edges.

In this episode, we will learn how to make a buttonhole using a yarn over. This technique is suitable for both 1x1 and 2x2 ribbing.

In this episode, we will learn how to make a brioche increase, where two stitches are added simultaneously. This ensures that the stitch pattern continues uninterrupted after the increase. This technique is commonly used in brioche, half-brioche, and fisherman's rib knitting.

In this episode, we will learn how to make both right-leaning and left-leaning brioche decreases, which are used in brioche knitting.

In this episode we learn how to cast on stitches with a long tail cast on -method, which is one of the most common ways to start knitting.

In this episode we learn how to do the knitted cast on. This cast on method works well in various kinds of garments from sweaters to beanies and wool socks.

In this episode we learn to cast on stitches with the i-cord method, which creates a neat, tubular edge.

In this episode we learn how to do a Turkish cast-on, which is suitable, for example, in starting wool socks from the toes up. The Turkish cast on is best achieved by looping with a long circular needle.

In this video, we learn the Italian cast-on method, which creates a beautiful, flexible edge to K1P1 rib.