Studio "Cozy knitting"

When knitting, you often need to change yarn colors in a way that preserves the stitch pattern and keeps the finished fabric looking neat and professional. In this article, we will look at several methods for changing colors when working horizontal stripes in flat knitting on straight needles using simple knit-and-purl stitch patterns. Read more

Helical knitting is used to create stripes in which the colours follow one another in sequence, producing a spiral effect. There is no need to twist the yarns together or perform any special techniques—simply knit with one colour and then the next. Read the detailed instructions

Women’s Flutterby socks are knitted from natural wool yarn with the addition of bamboo. Two soft shades of blue are used. The Sweet Tomato heel is shaped using short rows without wrap-and-turn stitches. This type of heel is comfortable for knitting socks either from the cuff down or from the toe up. Therefore, the designer provides instructions for both methods so you can choose the preferred one. Inspired as ever by nature, Cat Bordhi chose a slip-stitch pattern that reminded her of her grandson’s delight in butterflies. Directions are provided for knitting the socks either toe-up or top-down. Read more

These Helix socks are worked on circular needles using three colors of yarn. Both socks are knitted simultaneously using the Magic Loop method. The main pattern is worked continuously without interruption for the heel and toe, as these elements are knitted in the round after the main body of the socks has been completed. Designer Soraya García dedicated this design to cartoonist Quentin Blake, whose tall, whimsical characters are often depicted wearing hand-knitted striped clothing. Источник: https://knitt.fun/helix-socks-on-circular-needles Read more

These toe-up socks with an afterthought heel feature a simple colorwork pattern worked in a soft lavender palette. The harmonious combination of gentle shades and a neat motif makes this design cozy, stylish, and versatile. Thanks to the afterthought heel construction, the socks fit comfortably and the heel can be easily replaced when worn, extending the life of the garment. Read more 

Socks with an afterthought heel differ from traditional sock construction in that they are worked entirely in the round. In most cases, the heel is knitted last, after the main body of the sock is complete. That is why it is called an “afterthought” heel. The heel is usually worked using waste yarn or additional cast-on stitches, which may be created with either a provisional or standard cast-on. Both methods are discussed in this article. The afterthought heel is also known as a replaceable heel, removable heel, or “grandmother’s heel.” Thanks to the well-known knitter Elizabeth Zimmermann, it became widely known as the afterthought heel.   Read more