Knitting hacks

A step-by-step tutorial on how to knit neat edges for beginners. 4 techniques and knitting tips for instant result - video included.

Check out these helpful knitting tips to make your knitting faster and easier. Tips for knitting in the round, neat edges, and more.

Ever confused by knitting pattern instructions? Learn what to do when you see cast off & bind off in knitting patterns. What's the difference?

My super easy crochet cast on video has been making its way around the groups and pages again....so thought I'd give it another share here too :) If you love knitting and crocheting, then be sure to sign up for my email newsletter, at www.melodys-makings.com and get 2 of my cute patterns FREE if you're a new subscriber.

Here’s a little knitting technique to make your rib stitch look neater and more defined. I learnt this technique a few years ago through being unhappy with how my rib stitch button bands were looking on a little cardigan I was working on. It just looked messy and uneven…

A step-by-step tutorial on how to bind off the last stitch neatly for knitting beginners. Including a video and easy-to-follow instructions.

A simple and effective way to join a new color in knitting using the weave in and twist method. Perfect for intarsia and colorwork.

Very few knitters like to weave in tails. In fact, I don’t know anyone who does. It’s hard to like this tedious and often time-consuming task when you are excited to put on your new sweater or to gift the cute colourful baby blanket to the expectant family. Unfortunately, there is no way we can … Simple Way to Weave in Tails as You Knit Read More »

Lever knitting (aka the Irish cottage style/pivot knitting) is a knitting type like English knitting. Read on for my guide. This was historically used by production knitters. I reviewed and updated this post on September

How to Stop the Edges from Curling when Knitting a Scarf: 5 Steps