Jennifer ParrocciniApr 185 minYour raglan sweater needs front neck shapingHandknit sweaters need room for the front neck in order to fit correctly. How do you know if a pattern includes shaping? What can you do?
Jennifer ParrocciniApr 87 minAdd neck shaping to your raglan with short rowsYour raglan doesn't have neck shaping? Add your own! Step-by-step instructions and a downloadable workshop make this a breeze.
Jennifer ParrocciniFeb 34 minSuccess with Sleeve LengthSorting out sleeves It’s painful to knit a sweater, put it on, and have regrets about the sleeve length. Sure, if you’re knitting...
Jennifer ParrocciniJun 28, 20213 minDecrease evenly acrossYou finished your ribbing, you changed needles, and you're ready to tuck into the main fabric of your body. "Decreasing 1,567 stitches...
Jennifer ParrocciniApr 5, 20213 minThe case for seamsI know. Knitting in the round is faster. Purling is kinda awkward. It’s satisfying to be able to try your sweater on. And when you’re...
Jennifer ParrocciniMar 23, 20212 minBlocking your swatch: step away from the pinsAre you pinning your swatches? You’ve dutifully cast on and knit a generous swatch. You soak it, squeeze it, and lay it flat. Then, you...
Jennifer ParrocciniMar 8, 20213 minBuild skills confidentlyWhat makes knitting “hard?” As an experienced knitter, I rarely consider any single technique difficult unless it’s physically tough for...
Jennifer ParrocciniFeb 8, 20214 minAt the same time: using a progress chart“I hate knitting ‘at-the-same-time’ instructions. I wish designers would just tell me what to do row by row, and I don’t care how long...
Jennifer ParrocciniFeb 1, 20214 minYes to cables!You know that cabling is merely rearranging your stitches before knitting them, but you're still intimidated. Maybe you've cabled a hat...