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.
How using steeks can enable you to obtain an accurate gauge measurement for a knit worked in-the-round.
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