Jen Webber
Knitting Specialist
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Co-authored Articles (27)
How to
Knit a Beanie
Beanies are a great project for new knitters since they work up fast and you only need a few basic skills. You might see patterns that call for knitting the hat on double-pointed needles, but these can be tricky if you'r...
How to
Make Wool Less Itchy
Wool is a wonderfully cozy fabric that’s fun to wrap up in the winter time. However, pulling on an itchy sweater or climbing into bed with an itchy blanket can ruin any relaxation time you had planned. Fortunately, by ...
How to
Finish Knitting
You might feel like you've finished your knitting project when you reach the final row, but you're not done yet. To stop your beautiful item from unravelling, you've got to cast off the last row of stitches. Casting off ...
How to Cast Off (Bind Off) Knitting
center The easiest ways to cast off your knittingWhen you're finished knitting, you need to cast off (also referred to as binding off) your last row of stitches to make an edge that won't unravel. Depending on your proje...
The Easiest Way to Finger Knit: A Full Beginner's Guide
A complete tutorial, from setting up to finishing the weaveFinger knitting is a fun, productive way to spend your free time when you need something to do. When you're finished, you'll have a beautiful rope of yarn that y...
How to
Knit a Scarf
Anyone can easily knit a scarf. There's no need to spend exorbitant amounts of money at the store! You can start off by knitting a scarf for beginners. This scarf pattern will use the most basic stitching pattern out the...
How to
End Knitting a Scarf
If you are new to knitting, then you may not know what to do to finish knitting your first scarf! There are some simple techniques that you will need to learn to complete your scarf. First, you will need to bind off your...
How to
Knit a Baby Blanket
A simple tutorial for knitting novices and prosA baby blanket is a nice gift for someone who has just had a baby. It is also an excellent project for knitters of all levels. You can create a simple baby blanket with just...
How to
Knit the Purl Stitch
You probably learned the knit stitch when you first picked up your knitting needles. In order to follow patterns or make knitted projects, it's important to know how to purl. Fortunately, it's easy to create this basic s...
How to
Knit Socks on Circular Needles
If you're comfortable with knitting in the round and are ready for a new challenge, knit your own socks! Cast stitches onto a flexible circular needle and work the body, heel flap, and gusset. When you're ready to decrea...
How to
Knit a Cable
Cable knitting refers to a style of knitting where you cross multiple layers of yarn over each other to create a fancy weaved texture. Though the end result looks quite complex, the process is very simple once you know w...
How to
Knit on the Right or Wrong Side
If you're a knitting newbie, you may be confused when a pattern tells you to knit on the right side (RS) or wrong side (WS). Don't worry—it's confusing to everyone at first! Basically, the right side (RS) is the front ...
How to
Knit a Lap Blanket
Making a lap blanket is a great project whether you are a novice knitter or an advanced knitter. Lap blankets take time and patience to make, but even someone who is new to knitting can make one. There are lots of ways t...
How to
Tell Wool Yarn from Acrylic Yarn
Knowing whether yarn is wool or acrylic is very important. Some people are allergic to wool, while other people find woolen garments more comfortable to wear. In general, wool yarn is softer than acrylic yarn. However, m...
A Guide to Counting Knitting Rows: How to Measure Knit Stitches
Quickly figure out how many rows of knitting you have Counting your rows in knitting can be daunting and confusing, especially if you have a lot of rows to count or you find it difficult to identify your stitches. Howeve...
How to
Knit an Infinity Scarf
Knitting an infinity scarf can be done in several ways. You can knit a large and long scarf and stitch it together into a loop. Or, you can knit in the round if you're more experienced with knitting. Either way will prod...
How to
Knit a Headband
A knitted headband will keep your ears warm when the air outside is at a temperature less than comfortable. You can also adapt these instructions to make a lighter, thinner headband that can be worn in warm weather to ho...
How to
Do Kitchener Stitch or Grafting
Have you ever worn a sweater, or worse yet, a pair of socks with a seam that rubs and irritates? Using a simple knitting method called grafting or Kitchener Stitch, you can fix this problem and have seams that are invisi...
How to
Knit an I Cord
I-cord is a simple knitting technique that creates a very narrow tube of knitting that looks a bit like French knitting. This is a stitch used for creating knitting bag handles, adding as edging on a project or applying ...
How to
Knit a Flower
If you want to give someone a long-lasting blossom or create applique for another project, knit a flower. To make a flat blossom, knit in the stockinette stitch and bind off part of the work to create distinctive petals....
