Travel and Knit with Shaina

The Sparkling Knitwear Pattern Collection is LIVE! This collection of three patterns is inspired by gemstones and all the ways shimmering light enter our lives. All of the designs use fingering weight yarn and are excellent patterns to use with mini-skeins from advent and holiday collections. Get the set here for 10% off through December 8, 2025 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/sparkling-knitwear-pattern-collection

Learn how to turn a rectangle of knitted fabric into a drapey cover-up/wrap with just one simple seam. Knitting instructor and knitwear designer Shaina Bilow demonstrates Mattress Stitch seaming on the Refraction Wrap.

Learn Shaina's Top Tips for picking up stitches confidently at the edge of your knits. Want to master picking up stitches in knitting? This tutorial shows you how to pick up stitches along any knitted edge—cleanly, evenly, and confidently. Perfect for button bands, necklines, borders, and finishing work. Ideal for beginner knitters and anyone looking to improve their finishing techniques. In this video, you’ll learn: How to identify the right spots along your knitted edge Ratios for picking up stitches (so things don’t pucker or flare!) How to avoid common mistakes My favorite tips for neat, tidy edges Get your FREE printable guide for picking up stitches here: https://www.shainabilow.com/pickingupstitches ✨ If you found this helpful, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more knitting tutorials!

Making the sweet candy bubbles on the Candy Jar Cowl is as easy as knitting into the fifth row below! Get the Candy Jar Cowl pattern here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/candy-jar-cowl Watch the full video tutorial here: https://youtu.be/ps4MYX75ULc

Register for the FREE Knit Happy! Summit - November 6-9, 2025 and learn from me and over 20 other designers, instructors, and knitting personalities during this weekend-long virtual event. Register here: https://knithappysummit.com/shaina

Shaina and Jessica discuss the upcoming Knit Happy! Summit - a FREE knitting event November 6-9, 2025 Sign up here: https://knithappysummit.com/shaina

Looking for a clean, professional-looking edge on your knits? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to whip stitch a folded hem on knitting. This finishing technique is perfect for sweaters: Sleeves, cuffs, and bottom hems. It creates a neat, secure, and nearly invisible edge. You’ll learn: How to fold your knitted hem How to align your stitches for an even seam Exactly where to insert your needle when whip stitching This method is easy to master and gives your project a polished, handmade-but-professional look. 🧶 Materials Used: Tapestry needle Matching yarn Knitted sweater hem If you find this helpful, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more knitting tutorials!

Get fancy (and cozy) with me! The new Nostalgia Tie Front Wrap is the perfect accessory - elegant, warm, and fun to knit! Made with US 10.5 (6.5 mm) and US 9 (5.5 mm) needles, it'll knit up in a snap! Get the pattern on Ravelry, Etsy or my website.