One of my good friends is a yarn dyer, whom I actually met through Etsy. We're bth avid knitters and she send me yarn to see what I'll make with it. Awhile back, she sent me two skeins of this lovely navy blue and light pink dip-dyed stellia yarn. After a few months of it sitting on my yarn shelf,I dedicated some time to figure out the best way to use it. You see, I like to have control over where my colors fall. I'm not a huge fan of random stripes. So I knew that to really showcase this yarn,...

The Rules of Number Knitting: Is it 4 or is it 8? This rare, out of print book can be purchased as an ebook here:    

Reading the Introduction of the 1952 modular knitting book: "Number Knitting: The New All Way Stretch Method"

The author discusses how far frustration with knitting led her to develop her own method of modular garter stitch knitting that was fun, cheaper, and more creative than simply following the strictly written patterns of her day.

One of the distinctive features of Number Knitting is the chain stitch outline that borders each stitch. This is accomplished by having a chain stitch selvedge, but the cast on method is, I feel, equally as important. There are various ways to accomplish this. The cast on method in the original version of "Number Knitting" is a knitted on cast on. But I feel that it needed a bit of improvement in order to get the perfect chain stitch edge. There are three different methods that I use to get this lovely chain stitch edge. Check out the videos below...

This scarf uses divided squares and center triangles. The calculator blow will maximize the size of the shawl while ensuring that you don't run out of yarn. It is a great use for mini skeins. Enter the following: The weight of your yarn for one of the colors Your gauge, and (after making a sample swatch) the grams per square inch of your sample.

This jacket is made from the top down. The cast on edge with its three points become the neckline and sleeve openings. The bind off edge with its two points become the waistline center back, and bottom points of the jacket. Enter your chest measurement and gauge below to calculate the number of stitches used in each panel.

  This glamorous evening blouse pattern original came only in a single size. Because the sizing up is done proportionally, people with a long and slim body type may want to lengthen the sweater by adding rectangles along the lower edges. Enter your chest measurement and gauge below to calculate your box number.

"Number Knitting" is the original modular garter stitch method. and was actually patented in 1948. Number Knitted designs are drafted flat, on graph paper, and influenced by fashion and dressmaking techniques of the 1940-50s. They are classic, classy, and exciting to knit! Join Kelly Vaughn as she teaches the exciting modular knitting method.