An afterthought heel is added after the foot and leg of the sock is completed. This heel is a great choice for color work socks and creating contrasting colored heels. Part 1 demonstrates placing the waste yarn that will later be removed to insert the heel.
Author: Knit Purl
Three-Needle Bind Off
A three-needle bind off is the perfect choice for shoulder seams. It joins live stitches into a seam with excellent stability. Try this advanced technique that is made simple in this video.
Winter Buzz Thumb
A video to guide you through the thumb for Winter Buzz mittens. The pattern is a FREE download in the Pattern Store.
Yarn Over (Continental)
Continental knitters (yarn held in the left hand) execute a yarn over stitch differently from the Western-style knitters who hold the working yarn in the right hand. Continental knitters will love how easy it is to execute the simple yarn over increase.
Thank you, Grandma!
My new book, Building Blocks, is dedicated to my grandmother who taught me to knit as a young girl. I can still see her care worn hands guiding me through each stitch. At 95 years young, Grandma knits daily and shows no signs of slowing down. At Christmas, I surprised Grandma with the first copy of the book. My usually stoic grandmother read the dedication with tears streaming down her face. For me, that was the best gift of all!
Mitten Workshop
Thanks to everyone at Spin a Yarn Garden in Marion, Ohio for a wonderful mitten workshop featuring the Corkscrew Mitten! The knitters learned two-handed two-color knitting, colorful cables and the afterthought thumb. The annual Christmas parade was viewable from the 2nd floor classroom window as the knitters worked on their mittens. What a cozy way to usher in the season!
Check out the Corkscrew Mitten in the Pattern Store to work your own color magic!
Purl (Continental Style)
Learn to purl Continental Style with the working yarn held in the left hand. Many knitters find this method of knitting much quicker than the style of holding the working yarn in the right hand.
Knit (Continental Style)
Learn to knit in the Continental Style with the working yarn held in the left hand. Many knitters find this method much quicker than the style where the working yarn is held in the right hand.