The Knitting Journal
Thoughtful articles to help you understand your knitting more deeply, develop your skills and explore your creativity. You’ll find practical techniques, pattern and design insights, project-planning ideas, and occasional reflections on creativity, wellbeing and the inspiration we find in the world around us.
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Getting the most out of your Yarn & Fibre Festival Experience
Whether you’re a seasoned yarn festival-goer or a first-time attendee, here are some hints and tips to help make the most of your festival experience.
Top tips for knitting with Mohair
Mohair is a luxurious fibre to knit with, though it can have a few challenges. Here are some top tips for easier knitting with Mohair yarns.
Stitch Expedition: Cobnut Stitch (Hazelnut Stitch) — How to Knit It + Ideas for Using It
In depth tutorial with video - get creative with Cobnut/Hazlenut stitch
Autumn Knitting Reset: Get Ready for a Great New Knitting Season
Autumn is a great time for getting back into your knitting ahead of the cosy winter knits season
Knitting Yarn Overs: How to Work & Follow Instructions (yo, yfwd, yrn, yon etc)
Everything you need to know about yarn overs for following or writing patterns that use them.
Creative Dalliances: Why Play Isn’t Just for Kids
I’ve recently fallen in love with what I now call creative dalliances—low-stakes, guilt-free ventures into anything crafty or playful. For me, that’s meant a short series of creative writing workshops in the woods, followed by an acrylic painting class. Neither was about producing something polished—it was simply about having fun, getting messy, and being present.
Circular needles - what length should you use?
This post demystifies circular needles, how these are measured and what is the best length to use for your project.
Republish your knitting patterns with these 7 steps
This guide explores the benefits and best practices for republishing your knitting patterns with these 7 steps .
Colourful knits: Fairisle or Stranded Knitting Tips
Top tips to help you create beautiful fairisle or stranded knitting.
Unlocking the Magic: Why Every Knitter Should Master Professional Finishing Techniques
Mastering these techniques will unlock a whole new level of creativity and confidence in your craft.
Knit your way to 5 a day for Wellbeing
Eating 5 a day fruit and veg for our physical health is a familiar notion, but there is another type of 5 a day we should attend to. This takes care of our mental and emotional wellness, and knitting can be a big help.
Owning your craft #1: Choosing the right knitting project for you.
Make sure your next project makes you heart sing rather than sigh.
Siskin Hat & New Pattern Layout
Improving pattern layout to enhance the knitter’s experience.
Out Today- Treecreeper Mitts in Knit Now Magazine
My Treecreepers mitts are out today in Knit Now Magazine, issue 135!
How to Knit with Magic Loop
Ho to get set up with magic loop plus make an invisible join to get started knitting in the round.
Which Cast On Should I use?
Every knitter needs a basic repertoire of staple cast ons, and in this series of tutorials I’ve curated a selection of 7 workhorse cast ons that you’ll use time after time.
