I finally did it—I made my first pair of socks using double-pointed needles (DPN! Honestly, I was kind of intimidated at first (all those needles sticking out every which way??), but once I got the hang of it, it was easy. There were definitely a few moments of chaos, but overall, it was a great learning experience—and now I have some cozy socks to show for it.
Are you struggling with messy and inconsistent ribbing or have to mark down whether you’ve just done a knit or a purl stitch? One crucial step in knitting is learning to read your stitches. By learning to read your stitches, you will notice fewer mistakes and have less counting.
These Mini Lemon Chantilly Cakes are like sunshine on a plate—soft, citrusy layers of lemon cake filled with a ribbon of tart raspberry preserve and crowned with a swirl of fluffy Chantilly cream. They’re the perfect individual-sized treat for tea parties, bridal showers, or an afternoon pick-me-up with a cup of something warm.
Ribbing is an alternating pattern of knits and purls that create raised and sunken columns. This is commonly used to create a fabric that stretches and conforms to a shape. In this post, I’ll go over why and when to use ribbing, how to knit ribbing, and the types of ribbing.
It’s light, zesty, and full of flavor, this Easy Skillet Lemon Garlic Chicken is the perfect summertime dinner. Tender chicken breasts are marinated to juicy perfection and topped with a bright lemon butter sauce. It’s quick to make in one skillet—ideal for when you want something fresh and satisfying without turning on the oven. Serve it with salad, grilled veggies, or over pasta for a meal that feels like summer on a plate.
Did you know that you can sharpen your knitting needles? All you need is 400-grit sandpaper, 800-grit sandpaper, and a bit of candle wax.
These Mini Chocolate Ganache Cakes are the perfect personal-sized cakes for any occasion. This recipe makes three mini two-layer, 3 ½-inch chocolate ganache cake with whipped ganache frosting and a ganache glaze; top it with raspberries to complete the look.
This Tomato Basil Soup is perfectly creamy, with flavorful fresh tomatoes, garlic, onion, and basil.
My Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies are a chewy, crunchy, and buttery delicious version of an old-favorite. With brown butter and dark brown sugar, you’re sure to enjoy these cookies.
English Toffee Shortbread cookies are a melt-in-your-mouth buttery cookie with a nutty toasted flavor and tiny bits of English Toffee embedded within.
Alyssa
