Knit Wise

This knitting tutorial demonstrates how to cast on with the most common cast on method, the Long Tail Cast On.

Knitting tutorial demonstrating how to work the German Twisted Cast On, or Old Norwegian Cast On in 2 colors. This cast on method is particularly nice for 2 color brioche knitting. You can see my designs at www.wiseowlknits.com

In this knitting tutorial, I demonstrate how to cast on using the cable cast on method. The cable cast on gives a nice clean and strong edge. It is not a stretchy cast on, so it works well with items than require structure. You can see my designs at www.wiseowlknits.com

This knitting tutorial from Knit Wise demonstrates how to work a tubular bind off for 1 x 1, or k1, p1 ribbing.

This knitting tutorial by Knit Wise,demonstrates how to work the Icelandic bind off. The Icelandic bind off is elastic and works well for lace and for rolled hems. You can see all of my knitting patterns at www.wiseowlknits.com

A knitting tutorial demonstrating how to work the purl stitch. You can see my designs at www.wiseowlknits.com

This tutorial shows you how to crochet an elastic band, or pony tail holder, to the hole in a messy bun hat. The elastic band holds your messy bun in place and also prevents the hole from stretching out over time.

Knitting tutorial demonstrating how to work the set up round for 2 color brioche knitting. You can see my designs at www.wiseowlknits.com

Kntting tutorial demonstrating how to weigh your yarn for the Stashbuster Shawl pattern. You can see my designs at www.wiseowlknits.com

A knitting tutorial demonstrating how to knit backwards. This is useful on bobble, entrelac, or any time you want to avoid turning your work to do short purl sections of knittting.

A knitting tutorial demonstrating how to work in the round with 2 circular needles