I have officially fallen in love with the I-Cord bind off. It is so clean, so simple, so versatile, it adds almost no bulk to a garment, and once you get the hang of it, it's really easy to create. The only drawback is that it's a bit more time consuming than a standard bind off, but so worth the …
cast on techniques
Glenfinnan: Working the Belt Band
Two weeks ago I released my newest design, the Glenfinnan Cardigan, and I posted some of the trials and tribulations involved in creating this design. So now, I plan to write a few posts with helpful information about constructing this sweater. This first post will focus on a central element of the …
The Beauty of the Bread Clip
Caveat: this post may be most relevant for a North American audience. I’ve heard that the traditional bread clip has fallen out of use in Europe because it is not easily recyclable. My favorite cast-on method is the long tail cast-on. It’s stretchy and sturdy and, well, it’s what I’ve always …