Resources and Helpful Links

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Tools for Blocking

I’m frequently asked what tools I recommend for blocking my knits, so I’ve compiled a list of my favorites!

YouTube Tutorials

I’ve been working on improving my tutorial skills to help guide you through the challenging stuff! You can find my channel here. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!

Little Birds Stitch Pattern

This video demonstrates how to knit the Little Birds stitch pattern in the Kindred Spirits socks. For instructions on working the cables without a cable needle, go to 7:00.

Toe-Up Contrast Heel

This video demonstrates how to knit a toe-up contrast heel while working the Kindred Spirits socks.

Knitting Left and Right Twists

This video demonstrates how to knit left and right twists without a cable needle while working the Lady Cordelia socks.

Knitting wrap3 Smocking Stitch

This video demonstrates how to work the wrap3 smocking stitch while knitting the Lady Cordelia socks.

Making a Tassel

This video is a tutorial on how to make tassels for your latest knitwear! It details how to create 'double bump' tassels that can be used for any project, but are specifically created for the Spice it Up shawl pattern.

Attaching a Tassel

This video is a tutorial on how to attach tassels to your handknit shawl. It details how to attach the 'double bump' tassels to the Spice it Up shawl pattern.

How to Knit Clove Eyelets

This video is a tutorial on how to work the Clove Eyelets in the Spice it Up shawl pattern. For instructions on working the K1L (knit 1 long), go to 7:40.

How to Join the Spice it Up Shawl

This video is a tutorial on how to connect Sides A & B for the Spice it Up shawl pattern.

How to Knit a Picot Bind-Off

This video demonstrates how to knit a picot bind-off. It can be used for any knitting project, but was specifically created to help with my Dress it Up shawl design.

How to Knit KYOK

This video demonstrates how to work the KYOK stitch (knit, yarnover, knit). It can be used for any knitting project, but was specifically created to help with my Dress it Up shawl design.

How to Join the Garden Variety Wrap

This video is a tutorial for those knitting the Garden Variety wrap. It is intended to be watched at the beginning of Clue 2.

How to Knit Daisy Stitch

This tutorial demonstrates how to knit the Daisy Stitch used in the Garden Variety wrap.