The Knitting Journal

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13/06/2021 13/06/2021

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.

07/02/2018 07/02/2018

How to Read Knitting Charts #1: The Basics

This post aims to help demystify knitting charts and equip you with the basics of how to read them.

13/05/2016 13/05/2016

Knit Nurse Pattern Reading Clinic #2: What’s the deal with parentheses and brackets ( ) [ ]?

What do all the brackets mean in knitting patterns? Parentheses and brackets - that's round ( ) and square [ ] brackets in plain speak - can be a source of great confusion for many knitters…