Fast yarn join in crochet and knitting
Most people don't like to weave in yarn ends in crochet or knitting. Here's a way to avoid that. This is a tip that has been hugely popular on an old video, over a million views. With learning more about filming and editing all the time, I'm embarrassed by the quality...
Baby socks knitted flat on two needles
These baby socks are quick to make. They are also versatile. It is easy to customize the foot part of the sock in lots of different ways. I use this pattern often for knitting socks to be taken to a hospital to give to new babies. Check out also another type of baby...
How to knit straight stripes in ribbing
Many of the best tips are the easiest! I especially noticed this after my latest video. Most knitters have at times been knitting striped ribbing, like for socks or mittens cuffs. I remember that already as a child I hated that these yarn bumps from purl stitches were...
How to knit mock cables
In both knitting and crochet I find that I just love to work using certain stitches. Earlier I mentioned that the V-stitch is my favourite stitch in crochet. The mock cable has been my favourite in knitting for years. It is such a versatile stitch. It is...
Knitting hexagons
Any small squares, circles or like these, hexagons, are great ways of using up left-over yarn. You can make them in one colour or change colours as often as you feel like it, or every time a tiny scrap of yarn is used up, like in this hexagon: (This post...
How to knit double-sided cables
Cable knitting is fun! I have knitted cables on numerous sweaters, cardigans, mittens and hats. But especially when it comes to knitting cables on scarves, there is a problem. The wrong side of a cable doesn't look at all nice, and yet a scarf often turns...
Twiddle muffs for the elderly
Do you do much charity knitting or crocheting? Off and on I make time for it. There are so many lovely projects you can join to bring joy and help to people in difficult life situations. My mother had dementia for the last number of years of her life. I wish I had...