Confessions of a Knitaholic

Archives – March, 2010

Two Handed Two Color Knitting

Have you tried knitting with two colors (i.e. stranding, fair isle) and found it frustrating? I would have agreed with you before I tried two colors in two hands. This technique featured in my newest video has your right hand knitting English style (throwing the yarn) and the left hand knitting continental style. As a life long yarn thrower, this was groundbreaking stuff! It starts out a bit awkward, but in no time you gain confidence and speed. This slick method was used in Mystery Sock #22, Divine Intervention, and will have you working with colors in record speed!

Short Row Heel Tutorial

Short row heels are a great choice for socks. They most closely resemble a purchased sock and have the bonus of being quick to knit with less yarn used. Follow along with my new videos to create a professional looking heel. The use of a counter makes this method simple enough for a novice to master.