Resources for Learning

Articles

Techniques & Tips

Why and how to gauge swatch: a knitter's guide
Choose a wool wash for your needs
Swatch without fear Q&A answered
How to wash your knits: a complete guide
Lace knitting tips for beginners
Seams & structure for a summer top
Sew a thread shank button for a better finish for knits

Measurement How-To's: Basics

How to choose a size to knit
Measure your armhole depth

Full Bust Adjustments (Bust Dart Basics)

Do you need bust darts?
Measuring for bust darts (aka Full Bust Adjustments)

Constructions and Common Adjustments 

Raglans

Why compound raglans?
Raglan depth vs. armhole depth calculations
Common raglan fit adjustments  
Lengthening and shortening raglan lines

Set-in Sleeves/Vests 

Seamless set-in sleeve basics
Lengthening and shortening set-in sleeves and vests

Universal Adjustments

A-line/full hips for bottom up garments

Knitting Tools

Sock knitting needles to try
5 ways to use locking stitch markers
Rulers, tapes, and other measurement tools and their purpose

Fiber & Yarn

Yarn Selection 

How to choose yarns for beginners
Choosing yarn for sensitive skin
Choosing yarns for durable socks
Cold weather knitting tips
Our favorite summer knitting yarns
Skein, ball, hank, cone, and cake: yarn put ups explained

Eco Conscious Yarns

A guide to sustainable yarn labeling in our shop
6 ways to measure environmental impact by fiber

Yarn How-tos

How to work with unspun yarn 
Tips for working with linen, cotton, and silk
Protect your yarn and knits from pests
Light weight yarns and patterns for transitional knitting

Handspinning 

How to learn to spin yarn: an overview
Drop spindle spinning: a complete beginner's guide 

Videos (YouTube)

Fit Basics

Raglan fit: a quick and dirty guide (13m)
Size selection pitfalls (7m) 

General Tips

Knitting for babies/kids (19m)
Better gauge swatching (13m)
My wool care routine (22m) 

Pattern Techniques

Bobbles for the Dots and Dashes Socks (3m)

Spinning

Drop spindle spinning for beginners (42m) 
Kromski Sonata Review and Assembly (19m)
Daedalus Sparrow Electric Wheel Review (32m)
Watch this before you buy a spinning wheel (27m)

Videos (Short Form)

Fit Basics

Size Selection Part 1
Size Selection Part 2
How do size charts work?
Important upper torso measurements
Clues that you need a full bust adjustment

How to Measure

Armhole measurement
Measuring for bust darts
Measuring for bras vs knitting vs sewing
Why neck shaping?

All About Construction

How do seamless set in sleeves work? 

Common Modifications

Total garment length mods
Grading between sizes between chest and hip
Full Bicep Adjustment
Full/hollow upper chest or back

Techniques

Blocking with multiple colors