Outspoken and evidence-based. For a better knitting experience. A 2023 knitting blog.
Swatching is a very important practice in knitting. It allows the knitter to get a row and stitch gauge. In this category, I include all my content linked to swatching, whatever the purpose of the swatch is. There’s more to swatching than measuring a gauge.
Men are not women in taller/larger bodies nor are women men in smaller bodies. As with all mammals, humans are a sexually dimorphic species. You can't just "adjust the proportions" of a sweater and call them a male or female version. Knitwear for men and knitwear for women must be drafted on different blocks, because … Continue reading Knitting Advice Nr. 24 : Knit for your biological sex (men are not taller women)
Because what’s written on your knitting needle might not be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. I own a perfectly fine pair of 3.5 mm circular needles. Conveniently, the size is carved right into them—and it’s a good carving, too, having survived multiple sweaters unscathed. Only problem? The actual size is … Continue reading Knitting Advice Nr. 23: Measure your needles with a knitting needle gauge.
Use AI to improve your knitting : it's surprisingly efficient. This post provides you with a basic introduction to AI and a few ideas on how to use it on your knitting journey.
I really like the Russian bind off as it makes it so easy to control your tension compared to traditional bind off. When you use the traditional bind off, it's very easy to end up with a bind off edge that is less wide than the rest of your fabric. This can be a problem, … Continue reading Knitting advice Nr. 13: Don’t use a Russian bind off for half-mittens (it’s too loose)
Superwash wool is meant to be more "convenient": easily washable, and even, some claim, easily driable ! We all know this only partly true. We've seen what happens to our knits that we mistakenly put on an ordinary washing cycle. They don't turn out good. It never occurred to me to put the poor wrench … Continue reading Knitting advice Nr. 12: Knit your superwash wool at a tighter gauge (your garment will be more durable)
How using steeks can enable you to obtain an accurate gauge measurement for a knit worked in-the-round.
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