Binding off in pattern is a technique often used when finishing a rib pattern. By binding off knits as knits and purls as purls you can keep your project from flaring as well as making the bind off a little neater and less obvious.

Picking up and knitting stitches is a useful skill for attaching collars, button bands, and borders to your finished projects. This tutorial will show you how to do this using two different methods.

The Cable Cast On is a technique used to draw your cast on edge in closer. It is a similar method to the Basic Knitted Cast On and creates the same type of effect. It is not used for cable knitting, but is great for keeping rib patterns from flaring …

The Decrease Bind Off is a method of finishing. This is one of the quickest and simplest methods of binding off, and gives your knitting a handsome and firm edging with little stretch. This decorative bind off is great for pocket edges and other places you want a more stylish …

The I-Cord is a unique technique for creating knitted tubes. They can be thin or thick and are used as decoration or utility like a rope.

The tubular bind off is a sewn bind off which creates an invisible edge on 1×1 ribbing that perfectly matches the tubular cast on. The result is a clean, rolled looking edge with a professional finish.

The crochet cast on is a method for attaching your yarn to your knitting needle at the beginning of a project. This technique uses a crochet hook to place stitches on your knitting needle. The resulting edge will mirror most regular bind off edges.

The German Slip Stitch Selvedge is an edge stitch that gives a finished look to your fabric. This particular selvedge creates a smooth edge, similar to the edge of stockinette stitch.

A lifeline is a piece of waste yarn that allows you to rip back your stitches when you make a mistake. Since it can be difficult to rip out stitches when making mistakes in lace knitting, a lifeline will allow you to start at the beginning of a repeat, rather …

Knitting from a center pull ball keeps your yarn from rolling everywhere as you work. This tutorial will show you how to wind one yourself.