Tag: learn to knit
Simple DK sock knitting pattern. DK Boot socks.
Free sock knitting pattern for a pair of cosy, DK boot socks!
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Gauge and tension in knitting and crochet. Gauge explained.
Gauge, also known as ‘tension’ is the measurement of stitches to rows or rounds. Gauge is important and here’s why you need to check it. This is important for several reasons but checking gauge can: It’s not just a hoop to jump through. If you are making a garment and have gone to all the…
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Yarn weight and why it matters
How to measure your yarn’s thickness and match it with the required tension. In this blog post I’m talking all things yarn weight and why it matters. Knitting or crocheting with whatever yarn you have to hand may be an option for you if you just want to make something without a pattern but that…
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