knitting gauge

Have you ever finished a knitting project and done everything just right, only to discover it’s turned out much bigger or much smaller than you intended? So many of us have had that experience! There are a lot of ways we can end up with different results than the one …

This week on the blog has been all about simple tools and tips to help you make the most of your knitting time, no matter how complex or easy your project may be. The real value of these tools is that they help you with learning from our knitting. Stitch …

In yesterday’s post we talked a bit about swatching for your knitting projects. This is a great tool for large projects like sweaters. Once you’ve knitted your swatch, washed it, and let it dry, then use whatever tools you have available to help you count out your stitches and rows …

This week, knitter friends, we are having a peek at some key tips and tools for all knitters to keep at their fingertips. Today’s post is about swatches, also sometimes called “gauge swatches” or “tension squares,” depending on your lingo and what part of the world you are from. Knitting …