The Blog of Making Stuff
An old-school craft blog since 2022.
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The FOlio (Finished knits and what I learned from them)
Proofing 101 (A special series on proofreading for knit and crochet designers.)
Craft and DIY Tutorials (non-knitting)
The Crafting Life (short essays on making)
How Garment Construction Affects your Ribbing Instructions
Different calculations are needed to check ribbing repeats for in the round vs. flat. Here’s some things to think about if you’re putting ribbing in your next design.
How to Do Tubular Bind-Off in the Round Without Warping
One simple trick to prevent warping and minimize the gap between first and last stitches.
Help! My Knitting Smells Like a Campfire!
Channel your inner Douglas Adams and DON’T PANIC – this problem is easier to fix than you might think.