Learning something new can be really fun but also, it can be hard! Even armed with clear instructions and tutorials, sometimes it just takes a couple of tries to really get a new skill. And a bit of camaraderie can really help you through the hard bits. Which is why we set up our online forum, The Knitalong Hub, where our monthly Confident Knitting knitalongs will be hosted. The first one will be kicking off this Monday, 1st March, and we’ve put together a short video tutorial walking you through the quick and easy process of creating your free account + have put together a few tips.
Read moreClearing the decks
I tend not to be a monogamous knitter…
(That might be a bit of an understatement!)
I enjoy the variety of knitting on different things. A sock one day, a shawl another, and at the weekend I might even work on a garment. If I’m in the mood.
There are heaps of reasons why this flitting between projects generally works well for me. But there are also a few downsides…
Read moreMy Finished Watercolor Cowl (+ Four Intarsia Tutorials!)
My finished Watercolor Cowl (Ravelry project page)
That’s right, I’m blogging today about a finished object! But before I dive in and share my first FO of 2021 (that I can tell you about, at least), I want to say a mahoosive thank you for all your enthusiasm and support for Confident Knitting! Read on for four video tutorials on intarsia as well as some colourful yarn eye candy…
Read moreConfident Knitting: The Designers
It’s here, it’s here: LAUNCH DAY! Which is exciting for a whole heap of reasons. You can now buy Confident Knitting! Which means we’ll all be casting on together soon! And, most immediately exciting: I can finally shout about the out-of-this world team of designers whose patterns we’ll be learning with over the coming months! These folks have been so amazing over the last year as we have worked on the book – through one of the most difficult years I can remember. They’ve come up with some really beautiful designs, and I know you’re going to love knitting them! So without further ado, let’s say hello to the team!
Read moreConfident Knitting: The Yarns
Planning one of our Big Books is always lots of fun, and starts so far in advance, it can be hard not to shout about it as it happens! That’s been especially true this year, as we’ve added something a bit new to the yarn line up for Confident Knitting! I’m excited to finally get to tell you about it today!
Read moreConfident Knitting: The Techniques
When was the last time you tried something new? It’s no secret that I love being a lifetime learner, but over the past year especially, trying out new stuff has been a real bright spot. From tackling new hobbies (sourdough, running) to sussing out new knitting techniques, I love the quiet absorption that comes with first trying to understand something unfamiliar, followed by the rush of excitement when I’ve got it right. And I absolutely love that part of my job is getting to share that fabulous feeling with you. Read on to learn which techniques we will be covering in Confident Knitting…
Read moreConfident Knitting: A Third Year of Techniques – it's happening!
How confident are you when it comes to your knitting? When you see a pattern that uses an unfamiliar technique, do you dive straight in? Or do you find yourself knitting the same sorts of projects over and over again? Our brand-new technique-based programme Confident Knitting: A Third Year of Techniques is all about helping you find something new in your knitting, using designs from talented knitters from around the world to help you learn new techniques. Confident Knitting will let you add some shiny new tools to your knitting tool kit and, in the process, give your knitting confidence a big ol’ boost so that you feel ready to tackle any knitting challenge that comes your way!
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