Learn How to Knit Cables, Lace, and Short Rows

Clear, expert-led tutorials for learning cables, lace, short rows, and other knitting techniques. Build your skills with step-by-step support.
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If you can't match the pattern gauge in your swatch but still want to use that special yarn, here is a quick tutorial to help you understand how to adjust your pattern size for different gauges and how to pick your pattern size so that you get the finished size that you want.
Learn How To Adjust Your Knitting Pattern Size For Your Gauge
If you can't match the pattern gauge in your swatch but still want to use that special yarn, here is a quick tutorial to help you understand how to adjust your pattern size for different gauges and how to pick your pattern size so that you get the finished size that you want.
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TOP TIPS for Fixing Underarm Holes in a Knitting Pattern
How do I fix underarm holes in my knitted sweater? In this knitting tutorial, Carol discusses her favourite tips for fixing underarm holes in your sweaters: 1. Using a cable cast-on. 2. Picking up extra stitches. 3. Using your yarn tail.
Learn how to knit using the flicking style (also known as English-style knitting), where the working yarn stays in your right hand, and instead of dropping it after each stitch, you “flick” it over the needle with your index finger. It's an efficient way to speed up your knitting and reduce hand movement!

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Can you knit like this? Try the flicking style!
Learn how to knit using the flicking style (also known as English-style knitting), where the working yarn stays in your right hand, and instead of dropping it after each stitch, you “flick” it over the needle with your index finger. It's an efficient way to speed up your knitting and reduce hand movement! #knitting #flickingknitting #knitters #knittingshorts #knittingteacher #howtoknitfast #learntoknit #knittersniche #knittingstyles
What are the different types of heavy weight yarn I can choose?" In this knitting tutorial, Carol talks through the four different types of heavy weight yarns you can choose: 1. Double Knit / DK Weight 2. Aran / Worsted Weight 3. Chunky Weight Yarn
Yarns For Winter Knits
What are the different types of heavy weight yarn I can choose?" In this knitting tutorial, Carol talks through the four different types of heavy weight yarns you can choose: 1. Double Knit / DK Weight 2. Aran / Worsted Weight 3. Chunky Weight Yarn
Learn a great way of tightening up the edge of your cable knitting in this knitting tutorial!
Learn How To Tighten Up A Cable Edge In Your Knitting
Learn a great way of tightening up the edge of your cable knitting in this knitting tutorial!
looking to knit colourwork faster and smoother? Why not try this stranded colourwork method. Learn how to hold one strand in each hand for smooth, even floats and fewer yarn tangles. Ideal for yoked sweaters, mittens, and anyone levelling up their colourwork skills.
#colourworkknitting #strandedknitting #knittingtechniques #learntoknit #knittingtutorial
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Colourwork Trick | 1 Strand Per Hand
looking to knit colourwork faster and smoother? Why not try this stranded colourwork method. Learn how to hold one strand in each hand for smooth, even floats and fewer yarn tangles. Ideal for yoked sweaters, mittens, and anyone levelling up their colourwork skills. #colourworkknitting #strandedknitting #knittingtechniques #learntoknit #knittingtutorial
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how to manage your yarn when kniting colourwork
Struggling with yarn tangles or uneven tension in colourwork? This video walks through simple ways to hold, separate, and manage multiple strands so your colourwork stays smooth and stress-free. Ideal for beginners trying stranded knitting for the first time. #colourworkknitting #knittingtips #strandedknitting #learntoknit #knittingtechniques
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Have you ever had to give up your knitting needles at airport security? ✈️ Here’s a tip to save your project: If you’re using interchangeable needles, unscrew the tips before security and pop them in a pencil case. Then just pop an elastic band on each end of your cable (or use one of the tips in this video), your stitches stay safe, and your project travels with you! 💌 Make sure you share this tip with all your knitting friends. And tell me, have you ever had airport knitting drama?👇 ...
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TOP TIPS for Beginner Knitters!
If you're wondering how to get started on your knitting journey, then this is the vlog for you. Carol takes you through everything you need to know to get started knitting: - Your Knitting Purpose - How she started knitting - Free Tutorial links and guides for knitting - Basic Knitting Essentials - Ball versus Skein of Yarn - Fibre content of your yarn and why it matters - Yarn Weights and what they mean - How to choose your needle size - Types of Knitting Needles - Your First Knitting Project - Types of Knitting Stitches
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TOP TIP for Counting Cable Rows!
If you sometimes get lost in your cable rows, here is a quick knittingtutorial to help you get back on track.
Have you ever used a barber cord for your knitting? 

I'll show you how quick and easy it is to use them and how to put your stitches on hold so you can try on your hand knits.
Learn How To Use Knitting Barber Cord!
Have you ever used a barber cord for your knitting? I'll show you how quick and easy it is to use them and how to put your stitches on hold so you can try on your hand knits.
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Learn To Knit Cables With Free Knitting Tutorial
We have easy step by step guides/video tutorials on everything knitting cables. Everything is ready for you in bite sized tutorials of ten minutes or less.
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Top Tips for Knitting Colourwork!
If you'd like to learn more about knitting colourwork, click the link below for lots of in-depth tutorials that will help you become an expert knitter in no time!
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Cable Knitting Tutorials for A Common Mistake!
Learn how to correct cable mistakes on the needle. There's no need to rip all your work out, just drop the stitches down and recross the cables!
the best way to avoid twists in your cabled knitting project is with this video
How To Avoid Twists When Knitting Cables!
Did you know that selecting the right cable needle can help avoid those dreaded twists in your knitting. Cable needles come in all shapes and sizes, from double-pointed to ones with ridges and even handy hooks. The right choice can make a difference in keeping your cable stitches perfectly aligned when you go to work them. Learn more about this knitting hack with the tutorial I have linked.