Compare British, American and Metric knitting needle sizes and yarn weights

Common abbreviations used in hand-knitting patterns

Free metric conversion charts, sizing guides etc.

The absolute secret to a perfect fit

Just how much yarn do you need to complete that special project?

The most important part of your knitting?

Three of the many different ways

First steps to designing your own knitwear

Stitches you can use in your own patterns

Just how much yarn do you need to complete that special project?

Free calculator help you work out the best stitch/row combination when shaping your knitting

Free calculator to work out even increases or decreases at both edges of your knitting

How to knit in beads without threading them on to your yarn first

Sometimes called 'Duplicate Stitch', try this technique to liven up your knitting

Will the yarn you choose for felting actually felt?

Quick and easy to knit with DK (Light Worsted) yarn in an openwork design

More free hand knitting patterns included in our monthly newsletter