Backwards Loop Cast On for Toe-Up Socks
If you are knitting socks from the toe up, there are several ways to get started. This video covers the backwards loop cast on for toe up socks, creating a firm cast on that is good if you tend …
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Figure Eight Cast On for Toe-Up Socks
If you are knitting socks from the toe up, there are several ways to get started. This video covers the figure eight cast on for toe-up socks and is a great cast on for beginning sock knitters as it has …
Picking Up Stitches
In this video lesson, Kerin shows you how to pick up stitches along the sides of the row as well as along the cast on or bind off edges – both in stockinette and garter stitch.
How to Choose Buttons
Buttons are one of the finishing details that make any project extra special. In this video, Kerin goes over a variety of button shapes and sizes, as well as guidelines on choosing button materials and sizes depending on what yarn …
How to Seam on Garter Stitch
This video shows how to seam together two pieces of garter stitch pieces, when side by side. This simple technique makes for a clean and polished look that is nearly seamless.
Sock Darning Part 1: Duplicate Stitch
Are your handknit socks starting to show signs of wear? Before those worn in heels or toes turn into holes, use duplicate stitch (also known as swiss darning) to repair and strengthen weak spots. Our in-house designer and knit-fix guru, …
Sock Darning Part 2: How to Repair Holes at the Toe
Are your toes starting to poke through your handknit socks? Our in-house designer and knit-fix guru, Kerin explains different types of darning and when to use which technique. In this video, Kerin goes into detail on how to repair …
How to Knit a Sock Heel
This video will take you through knitting a basic sock heel with a flap from the top down.
Sweater Finishing Part 1: How to Set in Sleeves
So you’ve just finished your knitted sweater – now what? Now comes the fun part: you get to do the finishing! In the first video of this 4-part sweater finishing tutorial series, Kerin shows you how to set in the …
Sweater Finishing Part 2: How to Pick Up and Knit the Collar
In this second video of the 4-part sweater finishing tutorial series, Kerin shows you how to pick up and knit the collar of your sweater. Find all other parts of Kerin’s Sweater Finishing series here: Sweater Finishing Part 1: …