If you find that you always have an awkward gap between the first and last cast-on stitches when joining in the round, this blog post is for you! Try two different easy ways to avoid this problem and choose the one you like the best. The blog includes step by step instructions and links to videos that show the two techniques. Whether you’re a beginning knitter or more experienced, you’ll love the polished look this adds to your cast-on edges.

Have you ever opened a package of beautiful yarn only to discover the color looks nothing like it did on your screen? You're not alone. Product photos are taken under different lighting conditions and every monitor displays colors a little differently. Before you click "Add to Cart," there's a simple way to see what a yarn color looks like in real life. Ravelry's enormous project database lets you browse photos from knitters around the world, giving you a much more realistic idea of how a yarn and colorway will actually appear. Once you know where to look, you'll make better color choices and avoid disappointing surprises.

Being without even one knitting tool or skein of yarn can tank your best vacation knitting plans. With this vacation knitting checklist, you’ll be sure to bring all of your knitting supplies so you won’t be caught knitless.

The post also contains useful links with information about bringing knitting needles and scissors on planes, both in the US and internationally.

Includes a downloadable printable version of the checklist.

How to enjoy a yarn festival without feeling overwhelmed: Simple steps to stay calm, focused, and inspired — even surrounded by all that gorgeous yarn.

Use these tips - and a free printable planner - to make sure you leave a yarn festival happy, satisfied, and with a yarn haul that you’ll love.

Learn everything you need to know about mystery knitalongs: what they are, why knitters join them, and how to join one yourself. With a mystery knitalong, your next knitting project can feel like opening a surprise gift every week. Get to know other knitters, learn new techniques, and interact directly with the pattern designer and feel the support of other participants as you cheer each other on. By the end, you’ll know the answer to “What is a mystery knitalong?” and be ready to join the adventure.

If you feel guilty when you consider casting on yet another knitting project, this post is for you!

Test Knitting: How it works and how to get started

New to test knitting? Learn what it is, why it matters, and how you can join the world of test knitting in just a few easy steps.