Crafting

How to sew a buttons on knitting with a needle shank

Have you ever knit a whole cardigan, and finally, you are so close to finishing! You sew buttons on, and immediately, the buttons distort the fabric on your finished garment? I have. Surprisingly (...

Modify your raglan sweater pattern for a better hand knit fit

Read about 3 mods to make your hand knit raglan sweater fit better. Add a broad shoulder adjustment, a wider front, or a full bicep adjustment.

How to lengthen and shorten raglans: raglan knitting mods

So you've found the perfect raglan knitting pattern and you're dying to make it with your friends. What if the raglan was not designed with the arm hole depth you want? Or if you are taller/shorter...

Choosing the best yarn for sensitive skin for next-to-skin wear.

Are you looking for a yarn to suit your specific, unique needs? In my opinion, there is no "one size fits all" best yarn for sensitive skin. There are many reasons why someone might be looking for ...

When to use a rigid ruler vs. a measuring tape in knitting.

If you have a measuring tape or a rigid ruler, you may be wondering why you might need the other. Here at our studio, we all use both frequently! Let's break down some use cases for these knitting ...

Do you need bust darts? A case study with Sara Sanders.

Welcome for a special tester feature! If you've ever looked at patterns like our Phoebe top and wondered what the heck bust darts are and how they make a difference, this is the post for you. What ...

Seams & structure for knitting a summer top.

I know a lot of my customers don't like knitting seamed garments. And honestly it's not what I myself gravitate to! However, for the Phoebe Top, I decided that seaming was a non-negotiable. Here’s ...

4 needles for knitting socks to try

I feel like every knitter who gets into sock knitting goes through the same thing: we learn how to do it on one needle configuration, and try another, and cycle through them endlessly until we fina...

4 best yarns for summer clothes knitting!

If you've been knitting for a while, you know that for those of us who love the craft, winter is not the only time we knit. I love spring/summer knits, and today I'm here to share with you some of ...