A step by step guide to sewing up knitted seams with mattress stitch

Ever been confused about all the different yarn weights available? Our handy guide includes descriptions, stitch counts and recommended knitting and crochet needle sizes to help you pick the best yarn weight for your next project.

Detailed instructions on knitting a wedge toe for top down socks.

Detailed instructions on knitting a star toe for top down socks.

Detailed instructions for knitting a round toe on top down socks.

Do you get ladders between your needles when knitting in the round? We’ve collected together a whole load of ideas and tips and tricks to stop it happening.

How to block hand knitted socks for a neat finish.

If you wear hand knitted socks you will need to know how to darn them properly! Care for your knitted garments and lengthen their life with a neat woven patch darn.

Kitchener stitch is the most popular method of closing the toe when knitting top down socks, and grafting live stitches together on many other garments. Follow our handy step by step guide to ensure a seamless result.

Making a gauge swatch is the first step to success in any knitting project. Our complete guide to swatching tells you how to knit your swatch, measure your gauge, and what to do if you need to make any adjustments.

Ever wanted to learn to knit? This is our easy to follow, step by step guide to making a purl stitch in knitting. Includes written instructions, pictures and a video tutorial.

Ever wanted to learn to knit? This is our easy to follow, step by step guide to casting off in knitting. Includes written instructions, pictures and a video tutorial.

Ever wanted to learn to knit? This is our easy to follow, step by step guide to making a knit stitch in knitting. Includes written instructions, pictures and a video tutorial.

Ever wanted to learn to knit? This is our easy to follow, step by step guide to casting on in knitting. Includes written instructions, pictures and a video tutorial.

Ever wanted to learn to knit, but not sure where to start? Our beginners guide to learning to knit. Including tools, resources, troubleshooting and next steps, will ensure that you have everything you need to be successful.