Arm knitting: What’s the big deal?
"It really has the wow factor..." The trend for super-chunky knits has taken the internet by storm in recent years, but is it everything it’s cracked up to...
Interview: 5 minutes with Penny Jenkins of A Woolly Yarn
"I like to give my readers an overview and honest opinion to help them decide what to buy..." We sat down with Penny Jenkins, the knitter and...
How to join yarns without a knot: Russian join step-by-step
Broadly speaking, you have three options for the joins between balls. The simplest is to tie a loose knot – then, when you finish your garment, you untie...
Interview: Inside the Studio with Peak District Yarns
"A friend of mine invited me to play with some dye in her kitchen one day – and that was me hooked!" Our Editorial Assistant Liam is chatting...
Step-by-step Guide to Picking Up Dropped Stitches in Knitting
We've all been there - dropping a stitch has got to be the most common mistake made in knitting - but don't worry, you don't need to rip...
Interview: Inside the Studio with Native Yarns
"The more I learn the more I realise there is still to explore..." Today our Editorial Assistant Liam is chatting with Sue Gleave, the knitter and designer behind...
Step-by-step Guide to Judy’s Magic Cast-on
Do you want to knit socks from the toe up but you're not sure where to start? Here's our expert guide to Judy's Magic Cast-on. For this technique...
Yarn Review: Aran yarns PLUS free fluted triangles knitting stitch pattern
Each month, we get together with a group of real knitters to test our yarn and ask them for their honest opinions. These are the results! Aran yarn is...
Interview: Inside the studio with Kettle Yarn Co
"I quickly discovered painting yarn was more satisfying than painting canvases" Our Editorial Assistant Liam is chatting with Linda Lencovic, the colour mixing master and owner of The...
How to Use a Knitting Calculator
Have you ever wanted to knit something but not known how many stitches to cast on? Or wanted to change the length of a garment but not known...