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Tina’s Knitting Tips: Do I need to use more cotton than wool for the same pattern?
If you want to change your wool for cotton then there are a few things you'll have to bear in mind. Our Knitting expert explains more...
Woman’s Weekly talks to the knitter behind one of our Sewing Bee favourites!
We take a closer look at Lynda's snazzy shawl which she wore a few weeks ago on the show
Exciting news: Look out for us on Pinterest and Ravelry!
Two websites we love to visit have been updated and guess what? You'll find us there...
Tina’s Knitting Tips: What does Up1 mean?
Question: I have the pattern for a Peppa Pig toy. The instructions to knit her head said to ‘up1’. What does that mean, and how do I do it? Answer:…
Tina’s Knitting Tips: How to make a button loop
Knitting patterns can be vague when it comes to making button loops. But don't panic. There are a few ways to make them, all of them simple.
How To: Banish pilling and bobbles on your favourite knits
With this week's super-chunky design, we banish the bobbles on worn-looking hand knits and teach you how to keep them looking pristine.
How To Knit: Loop knitting
Never sure how to knit a towel-like loop fabric? Freddie Patmore talks you through how it's done and recommends free patterns to try it out.
Tina’s Knitting Tips: Finding Woman’s Weekly Archive Knitting Patterns
Question: One of the great things about a knitted garment or toy is that it can recapture a moment that’s gone forever. Which is why I love digging out old…
Freddie’s Blog: Granny Squares, Knitting Addictions and more…
Woman's Weekly knitting assistant, Freddie, introduces herself and explains how to knit granny squares as a quick-fix project. Read on and find out more...
Tina’s Knitting Tips: Fair Isle that won’t lie flat
Technical Knitting Editor Tina shares her tips for getting your Fair Isle knitting to lie flat.
How To Knit: Learn how to get your knitting tension right
Nearly every pattern you make will have a required tension. Use this fool-proof method to make sure you get your knitting tension perfect every time.
How To Knit: Learn how to do Swiss darning
Swiss darning is mostly used to work single motifs or to cover small areas in contrast colour on knitted background. For that reason, it can also be included when working…
How To Knit: Learn how to do knit and purl stitches
In this video she demonstrates how to do knit and purl stitches so you can get started on any simple pattern. Once you’ve masted the basics at the start of Tina’s video you…
How To Knit: Learn how to increase and decrease stitches
Learn how to increase and decrease stitches in your knitting with this combination of video and step-by-step pictures so you can vary the width of your knit
How To Knit: Learn how to cast off
If you're new to knitting then here is our simple guide on how to cast off. With a video as well as clear step-by-step picture instructions we make it easy.
How To Knit: Learn how to cast on
Perfect for knitting beginners, we show you how to cast on with this simple video, as well as giving you clear step-by-step pictures.
How To Knit: Working from a knitting chart
Technical Knitting Editor, Tina Egleton, talks us through the best ways to work from a chart when knitting.
Woman’s Weekly Best of Our Vintage Patterns
Click here to find out all the latest patterns we have for you in the latest issue of Woman's Weekly Best of Our Vintage Patterns and how to get your…
Knitting interview: Debbie Bliss
Yarn creator, pattern designer, book author and mum, Debbie Bliss is a busy lady, but she kindly took some time out to chat to us about her own path into…