2023-11-14 12:30
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2023-11-05 20:24
This original article was written by Liat Gat - Founder for KnitFreedom.com - Become a Knitting Superstar Read More
2023-10-26 23:38
This original article was written by Liat Gat - Founder for KnitFreedom.com - Become a Knitting Superstar Read More
2023-05-01 18:57
This original article was written by Liat Gat - Founder for KnitFreedom.com - Become a Knitting Superstar Read More
2023-03-15 19:14
This original article was written by Liat Gat - Founder for KnitFreedom.com - Time-Saving Knitting Videos Read More
2023-03-14 16:28
This original article was written by Liat Gat - Founder for KnitFreedom.com - Time-Saving Knitting Videos Read More
2023-03-03 22:03
This original article was written by Liat Gat - Founder for KnitFreedom.com - Time-Saving Knitting Videos Read More
2022-09-24 21:09
When you knit with more than one color in a row, the endless options of color patterns make your knitting POP!
Amazing Proje… Read More
2022-09-20 12:00
What’s hot on KnitFreedom right now? Here are the top ten techniques, free patterns, and tutorials knitters have been looking up recently… Read More
2022-09-15 17:38
Milo and Liat in beginner hats (Adult Bulky version\child worsted version)Happy Fall!
No, this image isn’t from this year, as it’s too hot to wea… Read More
2022-09-15 17:38
Milo and Liat in beginner hats (Adult Bulky version\child worsted version)Happy Fall!
No, this image isn’t from this year, as it’s too hot to wear hats stil… Read More
2022-09-09 22:19
Moebius knitting uses a special cast-on to create a twisted, infinite loop with one continuous “right side.”
If you’ve never seen this technique be… Read More
2022-08-23 21:22
Fear of making mistakes holds too many knitters back from trying advanced cable patterns.
It’s no longer an issue!
With our newly-updated 27… Read More
2022-08-18 01:12
Happy Birthday, Milo!
Milo turned three years old this month! We celebrated by inviting his closest friends over for homemade pizza and brownies. Ev… Read More
2022-08-13 00:38
Knitting your first hat on your own can be confusing. In our newest video class, we teach you step-by-step the easiest way to knit your first hat… Read More
2022-07-25 16:08
If you’ve ever wanted to try Brioche knitting, now is the perfect time to get started. I’ve created a 20-video series teaching you each… Read More
2022-07-20 21:04
Surprise! Carlos and I have discovered we’re pregnant again and expecting a baby boy on November 21st, 2022.
If you think you are surprised, we are 10x more surprised as we had decided… Read More
2022-07-20 00:03
Announcing our new group knitalong for toe-up socks! Starting August 1st, 2022, our knitalong (free with purchase of our toe-up socks class) will help support you in knitting toe-up socks.
S… Read More
2022-05-11 21:11
Free Video: How to Knit Backward
If you just need to knit a few stitches and don’t feel like tu… Read More
2022-05-04 00:24
My #1 Book Recommendation: The Knitter’s Book of Yarn
My #1 book recommendation for all knitter… Read More
2022-04-26 03:15
This original article was written by Liat Gat - Founder for KnitFreedom.com - Knit Like a Superstar™ Read More
2022-04-25 21:10
This original article was written by Liat Gat - Founder for KnitFreedom.com - Knit Like a Superstar™ Read More
2022-03-07 12:02
Regular Fair-Isle knitting isn’t stretchy enough to work well on socks and motifs that leave long floats. The Ladder-Back Jacquard technique is a way to knit your floats into a loose… Read More
2022-02-28 22:43
NEW COWL KIT!
Colorwork for beginners
14 different color combos
Yarns hand-picked by Imagiknit
Includes KF video tutorial
Free prize giveaway included!
ORDER YOUR KIT HERE
14 Stunning Col… Read More
2022-02-16 19:40
Hi dears!
We had another great member’s Q&A session last Saturday. Below are the links and resources we talked about. I hope they will be of use to all KnitFreedom subscribers!
Dog… Read More
2022-02-07 20:05
Hand pain and arthritis limit the amount of time you can knit each day. The Portuguese method of knitting is a stress-free way of knitting that frees up your hands to enjoy knitting and rem… Read More
2022-01-01 02:25
When to Start Your Fleegle Heel, Based On Shoe Size
If you like giving your Fleegle Heel socks as a gift or a surprise, you’ll know that needing the recipient’s foot to measure t… Read More
2021-12-07 17:35
Crochet Today and Win
KnitFreedom Beginning Crochet is here!
In time for Christmas (and without breaking your budget), you can crochet a simple striped hat, plus learn all the fundamentals e… Read More
2021-11-30 23:35
To make sure you have a great place to start once you learn to crochet, here are 12 simple patterns suitable for beginners we handpicked for you.
All these patterns are professionally writte… Read More
2021-11-29 22:17
What is Crochet All About?
Crochet is a fiber art done with one hook and one strand of yarn. It is easy, very fun, and full of possibilities.
The main difference between crochet and knitting… Read More
2021-11-27 23:04
Hi dears!
Just a quick update to let you know I’ve finished creating our new Crochet class and hope to get it in your hands by the first week of December.
KnitFreedom Lifetime and Mont… Read More
2021-11-22 22:39
What are the best crochet hooks to buy if you’re just starting out? What if you have wrist or hand pain when you crochet and think it might be due to your hooks? And what if just love… Read More
2021-11-17 18:58
Crochet can be done with any weight of yarn, but it is often done with DK-weight or worsted-weight yarn. You can also use crochet thread, which is mercerized (shiny) laceweight cotton, to cr… Read More
2021-11-04 22:00
Choose a Crochet Hook Size Based on Your Yarn Weight
Millimeters
U.S. Size
Steel Hook Number… Read More
2021-10-29 21:11
What I’ve Been Up To
Wow, it’s been a month since I emailed you about our Charts class! We’ve gotten great feedback on the class – even advanced knitters said they le… Read More
2021-09-06 21:37
Think you’ve seen it all? Check out these incredible full-sized double-knit blankets created by amazing knitter and KnitFreedom student Deb Dav. Click any image to see it bigger!… Read More
2021-09-01 23:26
Did you know that five of the top 10 patterns popular on Ravelry right now are charted patterns?
And that one-third of all Ravelry patterns are charted? That’s over 200,000 patterns, a… Read More
2021-08-31 19:19
We are so excited to launch this charts class because it really is like 8 classes in one. Not only will you learn how to read and knit from charts, you’ll also learn the actual knittin… Read More
2021-08-26 20:30
As we talked about on our post about taking a bike tour through France, knitting patterns can be written in two ways. One is “longhand,” in which the instructions are written as… Read More
2021-08-20 17:32
Imagine you are on a bicycling trip from Paris to Marseille in the south of France.
On the flight over, you daydream of all the fun you’ll have. Popping into tiny cafes for tiny espres… Read More
2021-07-17 15:30
The {REAL} Chinese Waitress Cast-On
A KnitFreedom Masterclass… Read More
2021-07-16 20:20
The {REAL} Chinese Waitress Cast-On
A KnitFreedom Masterclass… Read More
2021-07-03 11:13
How to Cure Knitting Hand Pain
Stretch Your Forearms and Fix Your Tension for Ins… Read More
2021-06-18 17:07
Most written instructions for Kitchener Stitch are too complex to follow. Watch this easy video on Kitchener stitch to correctly bind off your top-down socks with confidence.
If You’ve… Read More
2021-06-18 17:07
Most written instructions for Kitchener Stitch are too complex to follow. Watch this easy video on Kitchener stitch to correctly bind off your top-down socks with confidence.
If You’ve… Read More
2021-06-08 13:22
Habitation Throw by Helen StewartYou could be using leftover yarn to knit this gorgeous and easy lace throw today. Your only possible hang-up? A very specific cast-on.
The way to start this… Read More
2021-06-08 13:22
The way to start this throw, and almost any lace shawl, is with the Garter-Tab cast-on. It starts the lace completely invisibly and gets your stitches set up correctly to knit the rest of th… Read More
2021-06-01 18:01
Without mastery of the 7 key elements of knitting, you won’t be able to take on new projects with confidence.
The 7 key areas are:
knit and purl (and slip stitch)
increases and decreas… Read More
2021-06-01 13:23
STRIPES! by Andrea Mowry
This lovely STRIPES! pattern suggests you use the Twisted German Cast-On as a way to start your ribbing. What?! “I only know one cast-on,” you say, &ldqu&hell…Read More
2020-12-24 17:55
In fact, we have three!
Thank you so much to everyone who entered our raffle and let us know what they are grateful for this year. I am so touched by your words.
So many of you commented tha… Read More
2020-12-17 17:30
Hello lovely knitters,
One of my favorite things about KnitFreedom is the community we have built together. Interacting with you all via the blog and comments and emails is such a special ex… Read More
2020-12-15 16:53
Hello lovely knitters,
Christmas Bells – New KnitFreedom PatternI’ve been noticing this year that people seem to be digging into their holiday traditions a bit earlier and with a… Read More
2020-11-20 21:31
I have some exciting news for you today. We’re having a Black Friday sale! Actually, it’s a whole Black Friday Weekend sale, so you’ve got three days – Friday, Novemb… Read More
2020-11-09 19:28
You’ve seen our website tagline – you know we promise to make you a “Knitting Superstar.”
But HOW do we make you a Knitting Superstar? What’s the secret ingredi… Read More
2020-11-08 00:23
What’s the best way to make sure you are actually going to be able to knit your sweater or any difficult, new pattern?
Preview the Pattern
Read through the entire pattern BEFORE you st… Read More
2020-11-07 00:18
Now, As Promised: My First Sweater
I think the notes in my Ravelry project tell the story better than I could:
I am knitting this entirely in the round a la E.Z. (Elizabeth Zimmerman). It is… Read More
2020-11-06 00:19
If you happen to be working on a sweater or other garment, here are some more tips to help make your journey a smooth one.
We already discussed ease and choosing the size and shape of sweate… Read More
2020-11-05 00:17
Here are the four crucial things that make a garment come out just right:
1. Choosing the right size pattern
2. Getting the color perfect
3. Checking your gauge
4. Choosing the right yarn
Ma… Read More
2020-10-26 02:00
From the desk of KnitFreedom Knitting Expert Mary Claire Phillips…
I don’t know about y’all, but 2020 for me has been the year of the slipper. Now that I spend so much tim… Read More
2020-10-23 16:09
Do you know my K.N.I.T. Formula for becoming a superstar in knitting (and in life)?
It’s an acronym for how the attitude you learn in knitting can serve you in everyday life.
Well, the… Read More
2020-10-22 17:26
Really quick – I’ve heard from some students that they are looking for Signature needles for the Felted Slippers project.
Just to clarify, you do NOT need to use Signature needle… Read More
2020-10-21 21:48
Thank you so much for your great comments on our “Felted Slippers Class Coming Soon!” blog post.
I was so happy many of you said that felted slippers sounds like a perfect projec… Read More
2020-10-21 21:26
Hello Lovely Knitter,
Thank you for signing up for KnitFreedom – we promise to make you a Knitting Superstar by providing the Internet’s best video knitting instructions.
What D… Read More
2020-10-14 20:11
I am so excited to let you know that I’ve just put the finishing touches on a BRAND NEW VIDEO CLASS for you.
It’s called “Easy Norwegian Felted Slippers,” and althoug… Read More
2020-10-13 00:39
If you’ve recently signed up for KnitFreedom, you’re just getting to know me (Liat Gat) and the kinds of video tips KnitFreedom has to offer. I’d like to tell you more abou… Read More
2020-09-14 22:29
Hello lovely knitters!
I’m so excited to introduce to you the newest member of our family, Mary Claire Phillips. Texan expat and resident of Washington, D.C., Mary Claire is joining th… Read More
2020-09-03 22:08
Hello lovely knitters,
Adobe has stopped distributing and updating its Flash Player, which is the technology that made our beloved streaming PDFs run. This means we are no longer able to off… Read More
2020-08-27 02:02
Helping Retirees Become Knitting Superstars
KnitFreedom was created with one goal in mind: Help Knitters Over The Age Of 65 Become Knitting Superstars.
Why focus on knitters over age 65?
Be… Read More
2020-08-04 13:00
Knitfreedom student Margaret recently asked, "Hi Liat, I’m still doing what I learned as a child 60+ years ago :), wrapping the yarn around the needle with my right hand. Would this be… Read More
2020-07-29 16:27
This month I've created 7 new videos based on readers' questions. Use these to hone your Magic Loop and Toe-Up sock skills. Plus, we have new Knitting Topics pages for you to easily find our… Read More
2020-07-20 20:13
Recently, a beginning knitter wrote me asking about the confusing mess of yarn on her stitches. Simply put, she had forgotten to move the yarn to the front for purling and to the back for kn… Read More
2020-07-13 17:44
It's been so long since I shared something personal (apart from my surprise "I'm-married-and-having-a-baby" post) that I realize it's time to get back to it. So here's what's been going on s… Read More
2020-06-24 16:07
Candy, our lovely customer happiness guru, has decided to move on to new projects and will be leaving the KnitFreedom team. Please wish her well! Also, welcome to Elias, the newest member of… Read More
2020-05-20 20:45
Our first KnitFreedom knitalong. We will be knitting a pair of worsted-weight toe-up socks, two-at-a-time on Magic Loop. One lucky knitter will get live Zoom sessions with me to answer all t… Read More
2020-05-20 20:45
Our first KnitFreedom knitalong. We will be knitting a pair of worsted-weight toe-up socks, two-at-a-time on Magic Loop. One lucky knitter will get live Zoom sessions with me to answer all t… Read More
2020-05-20 20:45
Our first KnitFreedom knitalong. We will be knitting a pair of worsted-weight toe-up socks, two-at-a-time on Magic Loop. One lucky knitter will get live Zoom sessions with me to answer all t… Read More
2020-05-15 20:17
My name is Sally, the creator of knitCompanion, and I’m taking over the KnitFreedom blog today! I want to talk about how I use knitCompanion to keep track in my pattern instructions an… Read More
2020-05-14 21:36
Imagine you are going on a bicycling trip across France. Would you prefer a map, or turn-by-turn directions? This metaphor post helps you understand exactly why it's important (and fun!) to… Read More
2020-04-09 17:00
Do you have any kids that are home with you that might like to teach how to knit? Now that most of the world is staying inside, it may be the perfect time to give it a try.
Here with me in t… Read More
2019-09-27 18:09
A "growth mindset" is the idea that the success you have depends on how hard you work, not on any inborn qualities you may possess. A growth mindset in knitting means you're not afraid to ma… Read More
2019-09-04 20:13
I'd like to share with you the happy news that our son, Milo Rafael Garcia Gat, was born on August 11, 2019.
My husband, Juan Carlos, has decided to stay home and help with Milo and KnitFree… Read More
2019-07-31 23:00
Wonderful news, dear KnitFreedom readers! It's been a secret until now, but for the last nine months that I've been working on KnitFreedom and updating the site for you, I've been pregnant… Read More
2019-07-05 00:14
The KnitFreedom newsletter is back! I've updated all the video links, added helpful photos, and revised all the text. To receive the improved series of 43 emails you got when you first joine… Read More
2019-06-04 20:00
The Tulips Buttonhole by TechKnitter is a perfectly-formed, strong buttonhole with even cast-on and bind-off edges. I highly recommend investing time in learning this advanced technique. Inc… Read More
2019-05-20 01:37
My favorite bind-off for toe-up socks is Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off (JSSBO). It is easy to memorize, easy to do, stretchy, fast, and great for the tops of toe-up socks. Jeny's Sur… Read More
2019-05-20 01:37
My favorite bind-off for toe-up socks is Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off (JSSBO). It is easy to memorize, easy to do, stretchy, fast, and great for the tops of toe-up socks. Jeny's Sur… Read More
2019-04-04 02:10
“Liat, where the heck have you been? I gave up on you!” Answer: I’ve been here! Since last year when I published my “I’m back!” post, I’ve been here… Read More
2017-11-20 06:04
Hello Dears, Today I have a special treat for you — How would you like to win a Cricut Maker Machine ($400), a Brother Embroidery and Sewing Machine ($390) or any of 18 other prizes? I… Read More
2017-11-17 00:07
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This original article was written by Liat Gat - Founder for KnitFreedom - Videos To Help You Knit Like A Superstar Read More
2017-11-15 08:52
Here are seven things I believe in more than anything else. These seven rules have helped me guide my life, monitor my actions, and let me know what I should do in tricky situations. I&rsquo&hell…Read More
2017-11-08 20:38
Hello lovely darling followers and blog readers, Liat Gat here of KnitFreedom. I’m back! Yes, that’s right, at long last, after a long, much-needed, and much-appreciated hiatus… Read More
2017-06-20 17:12
This tip is for sock-knitters who are making socks with high insteps. It explains how to easily use my pattern for Toe-Up Faux-Heel-Flap socks to make a bigger instep than you normally can w… Read More
2015-05-20 02:20
I’m very sorry to tell you that I need to take a leave from KnitFreedom for the next few months, due to a family emergency. In light of the new Lace class that I had planned, I know I… Read More
2015-05-11 14:30
I’m excited to share this giveaway with you today, because Signature Needles are my absolute favorite needles. You’ve seen them in nearly every video I have made for you! Below… Read More
2015-05-06 07:11
Here are my top picks for the best and easiest lace patterns out there. These are perfect for beginners – it doesn’t get any easier than this. Patterns shown above: Diagonal Scar… Read More
2015-05-04 07:29
When you’re looking at a lace pattern and seeing if you want to knit it, first check these two things: Is it knitted (a) flat or (b) in the round? Does it have (a) written directions o… Read More
2015-05-01 20:58
Just a quick note to say that I’ll be giving workshops and the keynote speech at the New South Wales Knitters’ Guild Camp August 28-30, 2015. If you are going to be in New S… Read More
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