Veil stitch is a nice alternative to drop stitch that involves some specific wrapping to accomplish. Master this unique stitch with an easy-to-follow video tutorial in this post.
Knitting
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Shot Through the Heart – Knit Wall Hanging Pattern
This heart-inspired wall hanging is a fun, quick way for knitters to add a geometric blast of color and texture to your walls without having to master a whole new fiber craft like macrame or weaving.
Mod Maze Pillow in the new issue of I Like Knitting!
The Mod Maze Pillow features flat, center-out construction, which is a great way to learn techniques to help you level up your knitting skills.
Knitting Needle Sizes & A Handy Conversion Chart
If you’ve been knitting for a minute or two, you’ll have noticed that needle sizes can be confusing. To make all of our lives a little easier, I’ve put together this handy reference guide to help convert needle sizes and confirm that you’re using the right one for your project!
Things to Knit
June pattern releases are interesting – you find some amazing, lighter weight patterns coming out this month! You often see accessories designed with more breathable materials, and lace panels featuring cute eyelet details abound. Why not try your hand at something new?
Le Pom Blanket
Parlez-vous pom pom? This wee blanket is so adorable, quick and easy to knit. You’ll find yourself cranking out a bunch of these for baby shower gifts galore!
Mountain Meadow Wool Alpine Review & Giveaway
Learn all about Mountain Meadow Wool’s Alpine yarn and enter to win a skein to try for yourself!
Ruby Stole – New Design in I Like Knitting Magazine!
Tasked with designing a garment inspired by birthstones, I was excited to develop a custom motif that looks like pear-shaped rubies. Using a combination of easy increases and decreases, short rows, twisted stitches and more, you’ll be able to knit an elegant finished piece with this pattern.
Manos del Uruguay Milo Review & Giveaway
Manos del Uruguay has a new yarn out called Milo, and I got to get my hooks & needles into it this weekend! A blend of 65% merino wool & 35% linen, this earthy yarn makes projects with a rustic yet elegant feel with a nice drape.
