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A Perfect Fit! Taking Body Measurements for Knits

Ever heard the saying "Measure twice, cut once" in sewing? The same applies to knitting. Measure twice, knit once! Taking body measurements isn't fun for anyone. But you're going to... View Content

Weave Those Pesky Ends In With Ease

Weaving in ends is a necessary - and for some, an evil - part of any knitting project. I love weaving in ends and I attribute that to the fact... View Content

How to Knit in the Round with Double-Pointed Needles

I think a lot of knitters would say that double-pointed knitting isn’t their favorite. The first time I ever saw double-pointed knitting in action was an in-progress glove that a... View Content

Knit the Trinity Knit Stitch

I love trying new knit stitches that I’ve never used before. A new stitch can bring texture to your knitting without a lot of effort. The trinity stitch is one... View Content

Domino Knitting: Knitting Your Project One Block at a Time

Do you have a bunch of yarn left over from another project? Maybe you’re stuck with a bunch of small bits left over and you can't think what to do... View Content

Knit a Quick Swatch to Learn Two-Color Brioche

Before you look at a two-color brioche swatch and think, I could never do that! — think again. Most knitters find two-color brioche to be easier to knit than one-color... View Content

8 Quick Knitting Tips for Beginners

Discover 8 essential tips to kickstart your knitting journey! Learn valuable techniques and gain confidence as you embark on your knitting adventure. View Content

Use the Turkish Cast On for Seamless Toe-Up Socks (and more!)

The Turkish cast-on can be used any time you don't want to seam. The most popular use is for toe-up socks, but you can use the Turkish cast-on for any... View Content

Quick Fixes for Knitting Mistakes

Knitting is a relaxing and rewarding hobby, but even the most experienced knitters make mistakes. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, it’s helpful to know how to quickly... View Content

10 Great Gift Ideas for Knitters

On the hunt for a great gift to surprise the avid knitter in your life? Whatever the occasion may be, encourage their love of knitting and give them something that... View Content

Welcome to the Best of TKC! Here you'll discover a collection of our top professional tips, tutorials, and patterns available exclusively to GOLD members. Unlock the secrets of knitting mastery... View Content

4 Fun Shawls to Knit This Summer

Shawls are the perfect knitting project for summer. In this article, Jen Lucas shares four of her favorite shawl patterns, all available here on our website. View Content

“Which Came First” Knitted Chicken

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Knit this adorable reversible chicken to celebrate spring with Jen Lucas! View Content

Zigzag Lace Stitch Pattern

Zigzag lace stitch patterns are beautiful and fun to knit. There are lots of variations of this stitch pattern, and this article takes a detailed look at one of them. View Content

Garter Ribbing Two Ways

There are many ways to knit a ribbing pattern. In this article, knitting expert Jen Lucas explains how to knit garter ribbing two different ways. View Content

Sock Knitting Techniques

Looking to pick up some new sock knitting techniques? Check out this roundup of sock knitting techniques and learn something new! View Content

Icelandic Bind Off

The Icelandic Bind Off is a stretchy knitting bind off that is used on projects like sweaters and shawls. Check out this tutorial to learn this interesting bind off technique! View Content

Hanging Star Ornament

Looking for a quick, free knitting pattern to knit for the upcoming holiday season? Check out this pattern for a knitted star ornament on our knitting blog! View Content

Folded Picot Edging

Working a folded picot edging at the start of a knitting project adds a little sweetness to the piece. Check out this knitting tutorial to learn how to work this... View Content

Knitting Ribbed Stripes

Want to improve the look of your knitted stripes? In this article, Jen Lucas explains an easy change you can make to your knitting to give you nice, crisp stripes... View Content

3 Beginner-Friendly Stitch Patterns

Whether you are a beginner knitter or a seasoned knitting expert, try these three fun and simple textured knitting stitch patterns. View Content

5 Projects to Knit This Summer

Looking for fun summer knitting patterns? We’ve rounded up of five of our sunniest knitting projects that are perfect for those lazy summer afternoons. View Content

Knit in the Round with the Magic Loop

The magic loop is a popular knitting technique for knitting in the round. Check out this photo tutorial to see exactly how to knit using the magic loop method. View Content

Long Tail Cast On Hack

How do you know how much yarn you need for the long tail cast on? In this article, knitting expert Jen Lucas shows you how easy it is to estimate... View Content