Every knitter needs a basic repertoire of staple cast ons, and in this series of tutorials I’ve curated a selection of 7 workhorse cast ons that you’ll use time after time.

Learning this picot cast off will add another string to your knitterly bow, and enable you to successfully add your own personal touch to projects, and get a great finish.

Reading knitting patterns can be challenging and it only gets easier with practise, so don't feel intimidated. Even experienced knitters can find some instructions tricky to decipher…

This post aims to help demystify knitting charts and equip you with the basics of how to read them.

Simple ways to put you own stamp on your knits, using mu Kitchen Garden Tunic as an example.

Managing your yarn stash: Autumn is a great time for taking stock and planning what projects you need to finish or start before the end of the year

What do all the brackets mean in knitting patterns? Parentheses and brackets  - that's round ( ) and square [ ] brackets in plain speak - can be a source of great confusion for many knitters…

On the Needles: Fairisle

This post demystifies circular needles, how these are measured and what is the best length to use for your project.

If you are new to writing knitting patterns for your hand knitted creations, these 6 tips will help set you on the right path.

Casting on a large number of stitches can make many a knitter's heart sink, so here I'm sharing a top tip for taking the pain out of this process.

How do you go about choosing the yarn that's going to work best for your project?

Many knitters skip the vital stage of swatching their tension (guage) - here are the why’s and how’s of measuring tension