SKP
skp is an abbreviation for slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over. To complete this technique, you must slip one stitch knitwise, knit the next stitch, then pass the slipped stitch over the knit stitch and off of the needle. This …
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SSK
ssk is an abbreviation for slip, slip, knit. It involves slipping two stitches from the left needle to the right needle (one at a time, please) and then working them as though they were one stitch using an interesting maneuver …
SSP
ssp is an abbreviation for slip, slip, purl. This is quite similar to the ssk, but happens on the purl side. Completing an ssp creates a decrease in your knitting because you are getting rid of two stitches and replacing …
Gauge
About Gauge For the best introduction to this topic, let’s start out by defining what gauge is in relation to knitting. Gauge is a measure of the number of stitches in one inch of fabric. Gauge is essential in knitting …
Swatching
To review what is stated in the Gauge tutorial, just because you are using the same yarn and needle size suggested by the pattern doesn’t mean you are going to achieve the desired results. When you’re rearing to go on …
Percentage System
Elizabeth’s Percentage System Elizabeth Zimmermann, timeless knitting guru, is the founder of a series of equations related to sweater construction. She refers to these mathematical ratios as Elizabeth’s Percentage System or EPS. The system asserts that the ratios between elements …
Ribbing
About Ribbing Whether it is used to create a snug fit or just to mix up the texture, ribbing is a welcome addition to many knits. Most commonly, you will see ribbing used as edging on garments. The proper type, …
Stripes
The Strategic Placement of Stripes So often we shy away from stripes because of their reputation for making us look broad and short. That is an unfair stereotype; it’s really all about the type and width of stripes and where …
Pockets
Pockets! Pockets! Pockets! We offer you these three easy pockets to add on to any existing pattern, either while knitting or afterwards. Horizontal Pocket with Flap 1) Knit your pocket lining a bit smaller than the desired dimensions because the …
Linen
Linen Linen yarn and fabric originate in the stem of a flowering plant. Before they become linen, however, the raw fibers are identified as flax. Bast fibers are those that come from plant stems and, consequently, flax is one of …