Learn how to Half Double Crochet (hdc). It is one of the basic foundation stitches to crocheting.

Learn how to make a slip stitch. The slip stitch is one of the basic foundation stitches in crochet.

Learn how to finish off/end your crochet project with this how-to video.

We knitters strive for consistent stitch tension, but does your cast-on and bind-off tension match too? Ummm . . . maybe not always. Typically, it is the bound-off stitches that can be much tighter and sometimes even pucker. You could loosen up your tension of course, but you may just want to try this easy tip!

Part of the appeal of working with variegated or space dyed yarn is watching the colors change and looking forward to seeing what sets up next.  That's fun!  What isn't as much fun is watching those color changes pool unattractively or get lost in a complicated design. Today, we'll show you how to pop your knitting project when working with variegated yarns.

Knit a colorful hat with a pretty chevron stripe. With Plymouth Gina yarn, there are no color changes, the yarn does that job! This hat has just the right amount of slouch to keep you feeling warm and looking cool.

How to Knit the Perfect Baby Blanket in 3 Easy Steps

With this Ultimate Guide to Baby Blankets, you'll be able to choose the right size blanket, what yarn to use, and how many stitches to cast on. That's it! Just 3 easy steps, no matter what yarn you choose!

Love to line up those knitted project pieces and join a perfect seam?  Probably not, but how about if it was easier? Well, here's a simple little notion that I like to use that makes it much easier to create a great seam that lines up stitch for stitch every time.

Designed by Sally Brandl, Cascade is a seamless vest knitting pattern that is worked from side to side. The stripes are achieved by alternating a Kauni Solid yarn with an Effektgarn self striping yarn. The effect is magical while the project itself is very easy to knit.