Short Rows in the round can be tricky to learn how to finish. Here’s my tutorial that shows how to work the remaining double stitches, so your shaping is seamless, and your knitting stays smooth. #knitsky

Yesterday I was talking about transitional knits, and it reminded me of this vlog where I shared my favourite versatile handknit pattern: youtu.be/pWieiKpHOqk

What does March make you think of #knitsky? This time of year, I always start thinking about transitional knits... bright colours, versatile layers, sports weight yarn. Like this! 👀 Find out more here: youtu.be/PlK8EbTnxf4

#Knitsky my love affair with short row colourwork continues…  🗓️ Save the date: March 5th  You’ve knit before… But never like this!

I’m curled up with a cuppa and my current project, there’s something about weekend knitting that just hits differently #knitsky.  Finish the sentence: “My knitting is best enjoyed with _______.”  Tea, chocolate, or a comfy sofa? Let us know!

With all this sweater talk, I wanted to share my tutorial where I chat through how to convert a top-down garment to bottom-up (and vice versa).  It’s handy if you like experimenting with construction:

There’s something about a cosy, oversized cardigan that just screams March in Ireland to me! By the way, I recently shared a free YouTube course for this pattern, check it out here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Right now, would you rather knit a pullover or a cardigan? If you voted cardigan, you’re in luck! A brand-new cardigan is coming soon, with a sneaky teaser later this week for our newsletter subscribers: stolenstitches.com/pages/newsle...

Holes in your sweater underarms? #knitsky Here's the small adjustment I make that helps avoid holes and keeps your underarms snug and tidy.

#Knitsky let’s talk sweater care! What are your go-to tricks for keeping sweaters looking their best? My top tips: 1️⃣ Don’t overwash. 2️⃣ Fold instead of hang. 3️⃣ Tackle pilling early.

My Knit Star Masterclass Reversible Celtic Cable Deep Dive is now available as a Single! @shelleybrander.bsky.social  Learn how to create beautifully mirrored cables #knitsky that look great on both sides, using the Eascain Blanket & Scarf: https://knitstars.com/knitstar-carol (affiliate link)

#Knitsky I’m so excited to share that my Vesuvius Cowl has been reborn!  The yarn I had previously knit it in has been discontinued so I thought I’d reknit it in my Nua Worsted yarn, shade ‘Lilac’: https://stolenstitches.com/products/vesuvius   What do you think?

#knitsky I’m sharing my latest tutorial, it looks at different cast-on methods, when to use each, and maybe you’ll even discover one new to you: https://youtu.be/20ZjJ4FuevI   What’s your go-to cast-on?

Yesterday I shared my latest yarn crush, and today I wanted to recommend the perfect patterns to knit with it: the Torc Cardigan or Top   The pattern features a delicate, textured fabric inspired by traditional gansey designs. Find out more: https://stolenstitches.com/products/torc-cardigan-pattern

Slight obsession alert #knitsky! These Bio Balance pastel shades have completely stolen my heart! What would you knit with them?

It’s #KnittingTipTuesday, and after all the travelling I did last week, this little trick was an absolute lifesaver!

Back from Madrid with Knitting Tours, and I wanted to share a little look at what I got up to, teaching, chatting stitches, and maybe a little yarn shopping too. I'd love to know #knitsky, what’s your favourite city for yarn shopping?

Happy Valentine’s Day #knitsky  It’s got me thinking, what made you fall in love with knitting?  For me, it was the moment, I began designing. Being able to imagine something in my head and recreate it on the needles is just pure magic!

Never tried cables before #knitsky?  Or know someone who’d like to give them a go?  My new Cable 101 tutorial will help you get started the right way: choosing the right tools and understanding cable charts:

If a Mystery Knit-along isn’t your thing… maybe this is? 👀 Portulaca, an all-over raglan cabled cardigan designed to be worn again and again. We’ve updated this pattern with fully written directions for all charts & two extra sizes! Start yours today #knitsky: stolenstitches.com/products/por...

Quick question #knitsky, how do you knit your cables? 🤔 With OR without a cable needle? Here’s how I do it!

Time to put on your detective hat #knitsky, clue #1 for our MKAL has dropped! 🕵️‍♀️ And to kick things off, I’m hosting a Live Cast-On Party this afternoon at 4:30pm Irish time on YouTube. I’d love for you all to join me: youtube.com/live/ahIJ6Lg...

Confession time... Who else is a bit of a button hoarder? 🪡 #knitsky I pick them up at every festival, little shop, or trips, and then stash them until the perfect knit appears. Share your favourite buttons and where you got them.

Looking for a fun way to practice German short rows? #knitsky  The ‘Chirripo Ball’ from my ‘Short Row Knits’ book is a playful little project. It’s knit side to side using only short row wedges to build a 3D shape.  Check it out: https://swatch.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chirripo

There isn’t just one way to work short rows #knitsky and choosing the right method can be the difference between tidy shaping and frustrating gaps.  I’ve put together a go-to Short Row Knitting Guide to help!

Our MKAL Knithub group is already having great fun before we even kick off next week, discussing...️   How many stitches to cast on for their swatches! #knitsky  What’s your go-to swatch size?  Come share: https://stolen-stitches.circle.so/c/guileen-mystery-shawl-kal/swatch-question

#Knitsky, we’ve got three yarn kits for our upcoming Spring Seasons Club, and I’d love to know... which would you choose? The pattern we’ll be knitting is a short row colourwork scarf. Find out more here: stolenstitches.com/pages/season...

#Knitsky in this tutorial, I’ve shared the small adjustment I make at the turning point of my short rows to avoid gaps and keep the fabric smooth.

It’s a bank holiday here in Ireland, so sitting down with a cup of tea and a knitting magazine, however Opel seems to want to play! ☕ It got me wondering, what’s your favourite knitting magazine, or the one you always come back to? #knitsky

#Knitsky Remember I mentioned I’ve been playing with @woollywormhead.bsky.social short rows colourwork technique? Well… I have something to share with you all. Find out more here: youtu.be/qw155HKwnv8?...

Back in 2024, I designed a pattern for @woollywormhead.bsky.social book ‘Short Row Colorwork Knitting’. I’ve been exploring the technique ever since. Have you tried short row colourwork #kntisky? 😉 Find out more about it in our knit chat here: youtu.be/9Mo5LUefmN8

🚨 Restock alert for #knitsky Two fan-favourite Blasta shades are back in stock: Corc and Farraige. If you’ve been waiting, now’s your moment. Shop the back-in-stock shades: stolenstitches.com/products/bla...

Following up on yesterday’s short rows chat #knitsky, here’s how I knit German short rows. I hope this helps demystify them!

Monday question for #knitsky. What’s your favourite short rows method... wrap & turn, German, Japanese, shadow? I’m firmly in the German short rows camp🙋‍ because it’s very reliable in garment shaping once you “get” the double stitch.

Picking up stitches is one of those techniques that shows up everywhere… necklines, button bands, sleeve caps, you name it.  It can feel a bit fiddly at first, so I’ve just shared a new tutorial walking you through it step by step:

#Knitsky Here’s a little knitting reminder we all need now and then… mistakes aren’t always mistakes 😉  Kerrie shared her Fern Mor Sweater, where she accidentally reversed the colours in the yoke section... and honestly, it’s gorgeous!

I wanted to share my newly released Prime Blanket #knitsky. A softly textured baby blanket, gentle to knit, easy on the hands, and finished with a sweet little built-in pocket (because babies always seem to have important things to carry 😉). stolenstitches.com/products/pri...

It’s #wipwednesday, what’s on your needles right now? Half a sleeve, nearly there… or still very much in the trust the process stage? 😅

Saggy neckline or stretched shoulder seams? Try a single crochet chain to reinforce your sweater #knitsky. A little reinforcement goes a long way to save your favourite sweaters!

Monday vibes, #knitsky ☕ Coffee in hand, yarn on the shelves, and a whole week of knitting ahead of us. Here’s to good stitches, steady tension, and at least one project behaving itself.

A Sunday mystery moment for you, #knitsky   I snapped this while the light was just right… a shadow of my MKAL shawl.  Clues begin soon.   If you’d like to join the mystery, you can find all the details here: https://stolenstitches.com/pages/knitalongs-with-carol

Ingredients for a perfect weekend:   - A relaxing chair.   - A current knit project that’s behaving.   - An endless pot of coffee.   Bonus: Some furry friends.    What would you add #knitsky?

#Knitsky throwing it back to one of my past MKALs… Quilted Feather. 🪶 A delicate semi-circular shawl, knit top down, with wide cabled lace that turns it into a real statement piece. If you fancy casting one on, you can find the pattern here: stolenstitches.com/products/qui...

#Knitsky, lots of questions coming in about yarn for the Mystery Shawl… so let’s talk it through! I’m hosting a YouTube Live tonight at 4.30pm Irish time, chatting through the yarn kits we’ve curated and why they work so well for the project. Pop in if you can: youtube.com/live/2FsWEG6...

#Knitsky, our Mystery Knit-along is LIVE! This year we’re knitting the Guileen Shawl, full of gansey stitches, brioche... and a hint of lace. (But my lips are sealed after that!) Fancy knitting along without knowing where it’ll end up? stolenstitches.com/pages/knital...

#Knitsky, have you ever joined a Mystery Knit-along before? I’d love to hear your stories. Did you race through the clues, or savour each week slowly?

Nice! I’m knitting a sweater with drop shoulders and some mesh too. Very different, but similar coziness! Mine is Soft Trails by @stolenstitches.bsky.social stolenstitches.com/products/sof...

#Knitsky I’m sharing a sweater mistake I made so you don’t have to 😅 If you’re thinking about knitting your first sweater (or know someone who is), I’ve put together a free beginner sweater guide to help you avoid the chaos. Grab it here: stolenstitches.com/pages/beginn...

#Knitsky, the mystery I teased yesterday? It’s launching this week! 🔍 Our annual Mystery Shawl Knit-along is back, and it’s time to get ready for the clues to start unfolding. Find out more here: youtu.be/xIF0ItkXIE8

#Knitsky… something a little mysterious is coming your way next week. 👀  Any guesses what it might be in relation to?