Books with Franklin: Martin Storey and Nancy Marchant
Two books, two new projects cast on: an occupational hazard of reviewing good knitting books.
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MDK March Mayhem Preview: Mini Skeins
A look at the 16 patterns that pack a lot of fun into a smaller project. This is where fun with color is the game.
Video: Blocking Lace Using Wires
It's our favorite transformation: blocking a finished piece of lace knitting. Using blocking wires makes a huge difference.
Video: Using Stitch Markers in Lace
Keep track of any pattern that repeats across a row—stitch markers will keep you on track, especially when knitting lace.
Video: Working Yarn Overs
The absolute, essential technique for making lace: the yarn over. A world of beautiful knitting comes from understanding this single, simple maneuver.
Video: Picking Up Missed Yarn Overs
Sometimes, you simply forget to make a yarn over. It's the most common error in lace knitting—and it's easy to fix. Seriously, a game changer.
Video: Adding a Lifeline
Sometimes you just need to get back to the place where it was all working right. A lifeline lets you undo a messy patch of lace with confidence.
Video: Garter Tab Cast On
The garter tab cast on is a bit of magic—begin a triangular shawl with this very clever technique.
Video: Fixing Mistakes by Tinking
"Tink" is "knit" spelled backwards. Here, the most efficient way to undo a few stitches when you notice something's out of whack.
Video: Blocking Lace Using Pin Combs
Pin combs are a great way to speed your blocking. See how Jen Arnall-Culliford does her magic with this clever tool.
MDK March Mayhem Preview: Sweaters
These are 16 truly divine sweaters, every one of them. Enjoy!
How to Butter Your Toast
Try this method and experience a new world of toast.