Category Archives: tips

Knitting Tutorial: Slip Stitch Selvedge

Posted on June 2, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hi everyone! Here is a quick video tutorial about how to knit slip-stitch selvedges, that you might find in patterns such as the Foundry scarf by Jared Flood of Brooklyn Tweed. I hope this helps all of you who sent … Continue reading →

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The Better Sweater Series #4

Posted on May 2, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hi everyone! I am a couple of days late with this installment because of the end of semester madness that was April! But here she is! In this fourth video in the series I discuss pattern writing, show you my … Continue reading →

Posted in Better Sweater, community, compound raglan, custom pattern, design, episode, knitting, knitting math, knitting podcast, pattern, podcast, short row shaping, sweater, tips, tricks and tips, video | Leave a comment

Re-Skeining Yarn After Dyeing

Posted on April 20, 2018 by knittingthestash

After dyeing up a storm this weekend, I needed to re-skein my yarn. It was a bit messy after it’s bath and bubble and dry. I usually tie off my skeins with 3-4 ties before any kind of bath, but … Continue reading →

Posted in caked yarn, hand dyed yarn, How To, Hue Loco, re-skein, tips, tricks and tips, Uncategorized, yarn, yarn care, yarn swift | 2 Comments

Sand Shawl Modification

Posted on April 16, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hi everyone! And good morning! As promised (and with the designer’s permission), I have some modifications to share for the Sand Shawl by Kephren Pritchett! The shawl is a beautiful triangular shape with an undulating border and open lace work … Continue reading →

Posted in community, custom pattern, Kephren Knitting Studio, knitters, knitting, modifications, patterns, Sand Shawl, shawl, tips, triangular shawl, tricks and tips, unicorns, yarn | 3 Comments

Stretchy Bind offs: A Comparison

Posted on April 9, 2018 by knittingthestash

I recently completed a test-knit that called for a stretchy bind off at the bottom hem. [More on this test knit once it’s released–I can’t wait to share it with you!!] This was a top-down sweater with cables and the … Continue reading →

Posted in bind off, cables, knitting, knitwear repair, LB Handknits, stretchy bind off, Sunny Every Day, techniques, test-knit, tips, tricks and tips | 13 Comments

Fixing a Mis-Crossed Cable Without Ripping Stitches!

Posted on January 19, 2018 by knittingthestash

**If you are looking for the Dynamixx yarn GIVEAWAY, click here! You can also leave a comment in the Dynamixx Ravelry thread! *** Well, that’s a mouthful of a blogpost title, eh?? But it’s true! I discuss this problem and … Continue reading →

Posted in Denali sweater, Dinali Sweater, found, hack, knitters, knitting, knitwear repair, seamed sweater, sweater, sweater surgery, tips, tricks and tips, unexpected, yarn | 7 Comments

Giving Drop Spindling Another Go

Posted on October 25, 2017 by knittingthestash

**If you are looking for info about the podversary GIVEAWAY, check out Episode 24 on Youtube** Come celebrate with me!  🙂 I’ve been spinning since 2015–on a wheel. When I first made the move to fiber, I was often told: ‘oh, you … Continue reading →

Posted in community, drop spindle, fiber, learning, spinning, tips, unexpected, unicorns | 16 Comments

Two at a Time: Sleeve Caps

Posted on September 6, 2017 by knittingthestash

Well, now, happy Wednesday everyone! Here is a shot of my Georgetown— My post’s title is a bit of a misnomer . . . I don’t knit my sleeve caps at the same time, as some folks do with socks. … Continue reading →

Posted in cardigan, construction, decisions, design, Georgetown, knitting, plans, sleeve, sleeve cap, sweater, tips, tricks and tips | 7 Comments

T-Pins Tip

Posted on April 13, 2017 by knittingthestash

I’ve been working on my Persian Dreams Blanket (somewhat secretively), but I had to share this quick tip: if you need a lot of T-pins for blanket squares, hexis, or lacework, head over to your local office supply store! Do … Continue reading →

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Oh My Miss Babs . . . (Review)

Posted on January 12, 2016 by knittingthestash

I have been hearing talk of Miss Babs for quite some time. And I even traded for a single skein a few months back. But I was biding my time until a little extra yarn money came into the budget; … Continue reading →

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