Knitting basics and baby boots - Slanting decreases, seams and baby joys

When I found out that friends of ours are expecting their first baby soon, I went into baby knitting overdrive. Of course, the first thing a baby needs, are fashionable baby boots! And in order to make baby boots, you'll need to learn the wonderful art of left and right slanting decreases...

Knitting basics and beanie time - K2tog, YO and the Slouched Tuva Hat

Once word got around that I had become somewhat of a knitting wizz, everyone wanted one of my famous beanies. But I'm picky with who I spent my precious time on, so the next recipient of my knitting skills wasn't to be just any odd person. And the next beanie wasn't to be just any odd beanie. The honour of having the Slouched Tuva Hat made for her went to my dear friend Swarles Barky.

Knitting basics - How to cast on

Casting on, often abbreviated to CO, forms the basis of every knitting project. Whether you have to cast on 10 stitches or 100 stitches, being able to confidently cast on is an essential skill every knitter needs to master.

Knitting basics - How to make a slip knot

Every great journey has to start somewhere. It's the same with knitting projects. Once you cast on that first stitch, there's no turning back until you have finished your latest master piece. Or, of course, until you end up unravelling it all and starting over. In any case, it's the slip knot you'll need.