Stitches & Techniques
9 guides
How to Read a Knitting or Crochet Chart
Charts look confusing at first, but once you learn the symbols they reveal the whole pattern at a glance. Here's how to decode them.
July 2, 2026
How to Knit Ribbing (Knit 1, Purl 1) for Beginners
Learn to knit k1 p1 ribbing step by step: yarn placement, 2x2 rib, reading your work, and fixing the most common beginner mistakes.
June 30, 2026
What Is Blocking and How Do You Block Your Projects?
Learn what blocking is in knitting and crochet, why it matters, and step-by-step instructions for wet, spray, and steam blocking.
June 29, 2026
How to Crochet in the Round (Magic Ring and More)
Learn how to crochet in the round using the magic ring and chain ring methods. Step-by-step guide for beginners making circles, hats, and motifs.
June 23, 2026
How to Seam Knitting and Crochet Pieces Together
Learn the mattress stitch for knitting and whip stitch or slip-stitch join for crochet. Step-by-step seaming guide for beginners who want invisible seams.
June 21, 2026
How to Increase and Decrease in Crochet
Learn crochet increase and decrease techniques for beginners. Step-by-step instructions for sc inc, sc2tog, and more to shape any project.
June 19, 2026
How to Crochet a Granny Square: A Beginner's Guide
Learn how to crochet a granny square step by step. This beginner-friendly guide covers the magic ring, three rounds, color changes, and joining.
June 14, 2026
How to Knit in the Round for Beginners
Learn how to knit in the round and create seamless tubes for hats, socks, and more. Covers circular needles, DPNs, magic loop, and joining without twisting.
June 10, 2026
Increases and Decreases in Knitting Explained
Learn how to increase and decrease in knitting with simple techniques like kfb, M1, k2tog, and ssk. Shape your projects with confidence as a beginner.
June 6, 2026