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Knitting Patterns for Adults

Womens Chunky Clog Socks

I made these chunky socks to wear with my clogs. I must say, as soon as I put them on my feet, it felt like I was walking on cushions – but I can still wear my shoes with them, which is what I’d intended. These socks have a ribbed cuff and ribbed instep for comfort and a close fit. […]

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Sewing Clothes

How To Sew A Dress Shirt Collar

Sewing a dress shirt collar can be a little confusing, especially if you’ve never made one before. It’s not helpful when a pattern named for its simplistic approach to sewing leaves you with more questions about how to properly construct the pattern in the first place! So, we’ll show you how to attach a dress shirt collar using Simplicity 4760 as a guide, though this technique can be used on any similarly styled collar. […]

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Knitting Left Handed

How To Purl Left Handed

This tutorial and video will show left handed knitters how to do the English or “throw” method and Continental purl stitch. […]

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Knitting

Knitting Abbreviations

Ever tried working on a knitting pattern and not understood what it meant? Here’s a comprehensive list of knitting abbreviations and their definitions. […]

Knitting Patterns for Adults

Knitting a Scarf Pattern That Has Yarn Overs

Yarn over twice, drop yarn overs: If you are a knitter struggling to learn to knit stitches, check out this pattern for a simple scarf that involves yarn overs, dropped yarn overs and basic knitting skills. […]

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Knitting Stitch and Pattern Examples

The Yarn Over or Yarn Forward

Here’s a quick explanation and demonstration of the Yarn Over, also seen in knitting abbreviations as “yo” […]