If you want your scarf to lay flat – don’t use stockinette stitch – it always curls. Try garter, rib or edging it instead, and don’t forget to block it!

A rubber band works just as well as point protectors.

Beginners – don’t be afraid to try patterns that look “too hard” – often times they’re not – they just LOOK overwhelming.

An easy way to keep track of your place in your pattern is to use post-it notes.

Never buy 100% acrylic yarn to make a garment – it will itch like crazy.

Be very picky when choosing buttons – they can make or break a project.

Buy slightly more yarn than you think you’ll need for a project. Trust us, you’ll be very upset when you only have one sleeve.

Hand-dyed yarn will vary in color even within the same dye-lot. Make sure you’re okay with that before you start your project.

When felting, try throwing in an old pair of blue jeans – the friction will help the process go faster.

Do not try knitting straight from a hank of yarn – wind it into a ball so that it doesn’t tangle.

Always – really, always make a gauge swatch.

Get a ring before you knit him a sweater. Hats can also say you care, and are easier to part with if you part with him!

The internet is a fantastic source for fun, free patterns.

Leave a 6” long tail when joining a new yarn so that you’ll be able to weave in your ends.

Needle felting is a fun and easy way to embellish your felted projects – ask your local yarn store.

Put your mohair yarn in the freezer for a while before you knit with it. Like magic – the mohair will shed less while working with it.

Now that you know how to knit – share it with a friend, neighbor or child!

After winding a hank of yarn into a ball, place it in a Ziploc bag and snip off one corner of the bag to pull your yarn through. Your yarn will stay clean and virtually tangle free.

If you purchase yarn from two different dye lots, knit 2 rows at a time, alternating yarns from the different dye lots. This will blend the variation in color and your garment will be beautiful.

Loosen up or your stitches will tighten up!