Join yarn without a knot

How do you join yarn without tying a knot? We’ve all run out of yarn or have had to change colours during a project. And nobody wants a knot in the middle of their work. There is a way to avoid that dreaded knot. Here is an undetectable method for… Read more“Join yarn without a knot”

Do you have enough yarn?

How many times do you look at a partial ball of yarn and wonder if you have enough to make something? For example, I make a lot of dishcloths and oven door towels, but after I’ve made some, how do I know I have enough yarn to make another one?… Read more“Do you have enough yarn?”

Ladder Dishcloth Knit Pattern

Ladder Dishcloth - a tightly knit stockinette and garter stitch pattern

This simple stockinette and garter stitch pattern makes a tightly knit dishcloth that will not stretch out of shape. Use 100% cotton dishcloth yarn and US 5 (3.75mm) needles. Instructions: Cast on 38 stitches Rows 1- 4           Knit Row 5                  Knit Row 6                  Knit 3,… Read more“Ladder Dishcloth Knit Pattern”

Oven Door Towel – Knitting Pattern

Everyone loves these oven door towels. Made with the same cotton yarn as dishcloths, they are absorbent and durable. By: Doreen Childs and Julia Stewart Use 100% cotton yarn, as you would with a dishcloth. Use 8 US (5 mm) knitting needles. Cast on 64 stitches. Row 1-4: Knit 4… Read more“Oven Door Towel – Knitting Pattern”