A curated collection of tutorials and guides to support your knitting projects. Organized by skill and technique, this page helps you find the right resource quickly, without endless searching.
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Every project starts and ends here. From simple, sturdy beginnings to flexible, elegant finishes, these tutorials guide you through essential cast-on and bind-off techniques that create polished edges and set your knitting up for success.
cast on/bind off
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A versatile method that combines strength and stretch. This cast on is ideal for most projects and provides a neat, sturdy edge. Learn step-by-step with [this tutorial] for reliable results every time.
Long Tail Cast-on
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A variation of the long-tail that adds extra elasticity. Perfect for ribbing, socks, and edges that need to stretch without losing recovery. Follow [this guide] to learn the technique.
German Twisted
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The simplest cast on—quick, easy, and useful for adding stitches mid-row. Though not the most stable, it’s handy in specific cases. See [this tutorial] for when and how to use it effectively.
Backward Loop
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A specialized cast on often used for triangular shawls. It creates a seamless start that blends into garter stitch. Step through the process with [this tutorial] to set up shawl knitting with confidence.
Garter Tab
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Elastic Bind-off
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I want to share some helpful Knit Companion tutorials. This intro video is a great place to start, with a part two that builds on the basics.
Simple Bind-off
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If you’d like to go further, there’s a video on advanced chart and marker features, another on advanced written direction features, and a link to the creator’s full tutorial series.
Russian Bind-off
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If you’d like to go further, there’s a video on advanced chart and marker features, another on advanced written direction features, and a link to the creator’s full tutorial series.
Picot Bind-off
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Practical tools and digital apps that make knitting easier, more organized, and more enjoyable. Start here with Knit Companion, and explore other helpful resources as this library continues to grow.
tools and apps
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I want to share some helpful Knit Companion tutorials. This intro video is a great place to start, with a part two that builds on the basics.
Knit Companion
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If you’d like to go further, there’s a video on advanced chart and marker features, another on advanced written direction features, and a link to the creator’s full tutorial series.
Knit Companion
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Knit Companion has a free version, plus two upgrades: Essentials ($20/year) and Set-Up + Essentials ($30/year). Each is reasonably priced and suited to different needs—I personally use Essentials, and it covers everything I need.
Start with the free version and videos, then decide if an upgrade is necessary for you!
Knit Companion
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