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When we presented Lisa Shroyer’s post on entrelac last month, several hot topics came up in the user email: How do you REALLY pick up stitches properly? Where do you put your needle? How do you get the stitches spaced properly? And what is the difference...

Interweave Knits editor Eunny Jang demonstrates how to make a sweater longer or shorter. I am notorious for knitting my sweaters too short. I don't know what comes over me; no matter how many times I measure myself and vow to knit the body (to armholes...

I'm working on my Knit-a-Long , the Central Park Hoodie , and even though I'm behind my own schedule (!), I'm making fast progress now that I can devote more hours to this project. The Central Park Hoodie is actually a really quick project...

The Silver Lining Hat ( click here to download the free pattern !) There's such a thing in knitting as "deceptively simple." This phenomenon happens in all crafts, actually, and it's such a pleasant surprise. The Silver Lining Hat in...

Cast-ons *Loop working yarn and place it on -needle backward so that it doesn’t unwind. Repeat from *.

Ann Budd's Twisted Diamonds begin with the Channel Island cast-on. In our new eMag, Sockupied, knitting expert Karen Frisa provides directions and demos for several different cast-ons, and I'm highlighting the Channel Island cast-on for you here...

Heart shaped items are a weakness of mine, and we're headed toward Valentine's Day, so hearts are everywhere. These little felted hearts from the book Gifted by Mags Kandis are so perfect for gift giving, and if you're knitting for children...