How To Knit Eyelets In Stockinette and Garter Stitch

After receiving a request for an example of knitted eyelet stitches, we actually came up with two. These are the most basic examples we could think of but once you master it, there are links at the bottom of the article to more complex (and free!) patterns. Read more...

Knitting Pattern Help: Lacy Mesh Pattern Using The Continental Method

This tutorial uses a two row repeating pattern that involves knit, purl, yarn over, purl 2 together, and edge stitches. It is demonstrated using the Continental Method of knitting. There's a video tutorial for right and left handed knitters within the article. Special thanks to our viewer Nina who submitted part of a pattern she needed help with! Read more...

At last! How to Purl - Continental Method is once again back on CyberSeams!

Ok, I apologize for the long delay in new tutorials but we're finally getting some new stuff up here. A while back we removed the How To Purl - Continental Method videos (both right and left handed versions) because the feedback I was receiving indicated that they weren't clear enough. Well, CyberSeams is here to teach, not to confuse! So we reshot the video and included a section that explains some common errors people make with this particular stitch and how to correct them. Without further ado, please check out the following links to view the new videos or visit our YouTube page and check them out there.

• How to Knit and Purl Using The Continental Method
• Knit and Purl Using The Continental Method - For Left Handed Knitters!

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How To Make A Gauge Swatch

Learn to make a gauge swatch for your knitting project. This helps to ensure that the pattern you're knitting is properly sized when completed. Read more...

How to Make I-Cord

Learning to make i cord is one of those knitting skills that you might not have thought about learning until it shows up in a pattern somewhere. When you learn how to do it though, it can really open up new possibilities. Read more...

Knitting and Picking up Stitches

We've got a new tutorial available for knitters!

There have been many requests for instructions on what exactly it means when you're knitting and the pattern says to "pick up stitches." So, we created a tutorial explaining all about it.

Another New Free Pattern - For Straight Knitting Needles!

Adult Loose Winter Cap Pattern - For Straight Needles

    We're happy to oblige with this new hat pattern, designed to be knitted with straight knitting needles. It's not totally plain - we threw in some decorative stitches - horizontal seed stitch lines - but you can easily omit them and still have great results. The ribbing on the base of the cap allows it to fit most heads.

New Free Knitting Pattern - For Straight Needles!

Adult Hat Pattern Fitted & Knitted - for Straight Needles

    This is a free basic pattern for a hat. This pattern is meant for straight needles and the sides are then joined after it's knitted together. Perfect for beginners or anyone who doesn't want to fuss with circulars or DPNs!

Learning to knit? Here's some techniques!

There's some new additions to the tutorials that I'd like to mention here:

How to Knit - How to Increase and Decrease Stitches

And the left handed version is here: How to Knit Left Handed - How to Increase and Decrease Stitches

We've also updated How to Knit - Weaving in Loose Ends with yarn needle techniques, to supplement the crochet needle option.


What's coming up? Well, we've received many requests for knitting with circulars and DPNs (double pointed needles) and also will be sharing some basic macramé knots. We've also got some basic sewing techniques in the works so keep your eyes open for more from Cyberseams!

New Pattern! Knitted Felted Tote Bag with Pockets!

I wanted to create a bag with pockets for my knitting projects. It seems like whenever I go to the store and check out the bags they have for knitting, one thing seems to be severely lacking - pockets! So, I set out to make my own pattern and this is what I came up with:



The great thing about this pattern is that if you need more pockets, you simply add them! And you can add them wherever you want them! The pattern includes instructions for the bag, a large sized pocket and a small sized pocket. If you need more large pockets you can make more, or if you need a bunch of small pockets, you can just have a bunch of smaller ones. If you need a deeper bag, the pattern explains where to do this. The instructions also explain how to line the bag and the pockets, and the pockets use magnetic snaps so you don't have to fool around with making buttonholes or getting the button undone. A video tutorial is on its way shortly to help beginners with this project. Happy knitting!

New Knit Stitch tutorial online!

We've got a new knit stitch tutorial Here

Learn to Follow a Knitting Pattern

k2tog, wl.fwd, k2tog...

Ever wondered what those knitting abbreviations would look like in action? The first of a group of knitting abbreviation tutorials is online and ready to show you!

View the latest tutorial here: How to Follow a Knitting Pattern - Basic Rib Knit with Eyelets

Knitting Abbreviations

Ever tried knitting and became so confused over the abbreviations that you never finished your project? Well, we now can take some of that confusion away! Here's our comprehensive list of knitting abbreviations.

And coming very soon: a video tutorial of a knitting pattern - so you can see an example in action!

Busy, busy, busy!! Continental Knitting and Left Handed Knitting!

Oh my goodness, so much to do! Thanks to everyone for your patience in waiting for the new tutorials. It's not so much a problem to get them on film, but the process of converting said film and then adding the instructions and the accompanying article - it can get a little hairy sometimes. So, again, thank you! I now have some new things to share!

First off, thanks to a wonderful suggestion from a viewer, CyberSeams is now providing Left Handed knitting instructions. It didn't occur to me to include those - I now can't imagine why not! Wonderful suggestion and I so hope that anyone who has been using the "but I'm left handed!" excuse will now be excuse-free and happily knitting!

We've got new tutorials on the Continental Method for knitting up and more are on the way. Here are the links to the new tut's:

How to Knit and Purl Using the Continental Method

How to Knit and Purl Left Handed Using the Continental Method

More are on the way later this week!

Whats on the cutting table this week?

So, this week is going to be another one of those marathon video weeks for CyberSeams. I get requests all the time, and LOVE it - because many times people send in ideas of things I just wouldn't come up with. It works for me: gives me ideas, and it works for them: they get to see what they're asking to see.

So, if anyone has a topic request for a tutorial that includes either sewing, knitting or a craft project (or a combination thereof) please feel free to drop us a line!

So, what's on the cutting table right now? Well, we're working on tutorials for the following subjects: Knitting using the Continental Stitch method, Knitted Cast-On, and some hand sewing techniques.

In the not-too-immediate future, we've got more sewing-clothing tutorials. Some projects are ready for filming, but with such a hectic schedule lately, I'm having a little difficulty finding time to commit to them right this moment, so I'm not willing to make a commitment for the release date. I'm hoping they will be coming out in the next 2 months though - just in time for spring!

To see our current tutorials, Click here!

I'd like to thank everyone for taking time to check out the site and offer suggestions. My whole goal is to serve YOU, so I appreciate constructive feedback and notes of encouragement! Have a great week, everyone!