DEAR KNIT NERD I love to knit mittens and fingerless gloves, can you please tell me why some increases have the m1L first and then m1R next and some have... Read More
DEAR KNIT NERD Hi, I am confused about the terms used for yarn. Are skein and hank the same thing? When is yarn a ball? And what about cakes and... Read More
DEAR KNIT NERD Over the past couple of years, I’ve been knitting sweaters in the round and really enjoying doing so. I get into a good rhythm and love how the... Read More
DEAR KNIT NERDIs there a way to tell which of your yarns are worsted spun, and which are woollen spun??? Â DEAR MARY To answer your question we must first... Read More
DEAR KNIT NERDI made a beautiful throw awhile ago using bulky yarn, 80% wool/20% acrylic, and the throw pills terribly and looks bad. I like the weight of throw however... Read More
DEAR KNIT NERD When I am considering combining colours for projects such as brioche, I will pick 2 beautiful skeins that look fabulous together - but when I knit them... Read More
Dear Knitters, Welcome to the beginning of our first-ever installment of our column where we dive deep into the world of knitting, unraveling its intricacies, and satisfying your curious minds!... Read More