Knit Trend: The Chunky Cardigan
Somehow or another I became aware of an incredible cardigan being worn by Timothée Chalamet on the Venice Film Festival red carpet. It...
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learntoknitonline
- May 27
8 Reasons I LOVE Knitting
I started knitting at the age of 22, it was meant to be a fun way to pass the time while waiting to be called onto set - I was a TV and...
learntoknitonline
- Dec 9, 2021
Quick Gift Knits
It happens every year, we all have visions of gifting bundles of handmade goodies to every member of our family and friendship circle and...
learntoknitonline
- Dec 9, 2021
Gift Guide: 6 Creative Gift Ideas
We all have that friend or family member who make choosing gifts for a challenge. Maybe they have 'everything', maybe they have more...
learntoknitonline
- Sep 3, 2021
Circular Knitting: What and Why
Later this week I will be launching a new knitting class on the website, 'An Introduction to Circular Knitting.' 3 different ways to knit...
learntoknitonline
- Aug 7, 2021
15 Famous Knitters
Becoming a knitter puts you in very good company...and I don't mean mine! Firstly you will be able to easily find fellow knitters all...
learntoknitonline
- Jul 31, 2021
5 Knitting Yarn Storage Tips
As you build your knitting confidence and embark on more knitting projects and patterns you will inevitably accrue yarn and build what is...
learntoknitonline
- Jun 22, 2021
Knitting Terms Explained
Like all hobbies/pursuits and activities Knitting comes with it's own language. Not as complicated as 'Klingon' but as a Beginner Knitter...
learntoknitonline
- Jun 14, 2021
Your Knitting Kit Essentials
When you start knitting patterns you soon become aware of all the 'stuff' that is required to have in your Knit Kit (not an official...
learntoknitonline
- May 19, 2021
Create Memories this Father's Day
As indicated in the title, this post is about Father's Day, if this is a painful day for you I support and respect your choice to avoid...
learntoknitonline
- May 14, 2021
4 Things to Consider When Buying Knitting Yarn
Buying yarn to knit can be both exciting and overwhelming, with these 4 simple steps I hope to help make it a productive and fun...
Claudia Kafoe
- May 6, 2021
Guest Post: Knitting Awakened my Calm Creativity by Claudia Kafoe, Lifestyle Coach
I think it's been about 2 years since knitting came into my life. To give you a little insight about where I was at that time in my life,...
learntoknitonline
- Apr 21, 2021
Beginner Knitters: Yarn Weights Explained
There are so many things to be confused about as a beginner knitter and not because the information is in itself technical or difficult...
learntoknitonline
- Apr 16, 2021
Beginner Knitters: How to Count Rows
A row of knitting is when all stitches on your knitting needle have been worked. Many of my students refer to them as a line of knitting....
learntoknitonline
- Apr 6, 2021
A Peek Into My Beginner Knitting Classes
If you are tempted or even just intrigued about my Self Paced Beginner Knitting Lessons and Course, have a little peek at how they work...
learntoknitonline
- Mar 31, 2021
What Does 'Recommended Knitting Needle size' Mean?
Let's talk about that term 'recommended' or as sometimes presented on yarn labels, 'suggested' in regards to knitting needle sizes....
learntoknitonline
- Mar 31, 2021
What Knitting Needle Should You Use?
The question I get asked the most from beginner knitters is what needle size should they get for the yarn they have...or vice versa. I am...
learntoknitonline
- Mar 24, 2021
The Importance of Casting On & Off
Which is your favourite part of a knitting project? The start aka casting on when it is all ahead of you, the knitting, the reveal, the...
learntoknitonline
- Mar 24, 2021
Knitting is...My Therapy
I discovered knitting initially as a way to pass the time in trailers and dressing rooms while waiting to go on set as an actress. The...
learntoknitonline
- Mar 1, 2021
Knitting Is...Love
One of my oldest and dearest friends recently had her first baby, a gorgeous little girl. We never got to see each other throughout her...