Making

Like you, we find making beautiful and useful things deeply satisfying. And it's not just knitting! Our Articles include many kinds of making: other crafts like embroidery and block printing, fiber travel adventures, past knit-a-long info and tutorials, fun ways to upcycle, and basic and innovative information on using your Cocoknits tools. Julie is always imagining new ways of creating and crafting; read on to learn more.

Julie's Ruth

Sweater Patterns for Every Month of the Year

Quick Gift Knits

A Look Inside the Project Wallet

Our Favorite Ways to Use the Magnetic Maker’s Clip

How to Install a Fuzz Off Comb Refill

UK 2023 - Terroir Knitting Retreat

Tips for a Knitted Hem Edging with Mitered Corners

Traveling Tools for Knitters

Why & How to Use a Cocoknits Sweater Worksheet

Julie's Mabel

Mabel Customizations

Sheep to Sweater Retreats: Terroir Knitting

UK 2022 - Terroir Knitting Retreat

France 2022 - Terroir Knitting Retreat

Why the Cocoknits Depill Tool is Unique

How to Remove Sweater Pills

7 Sweater Patterns with Unique Details

How to Wash Kraft Paper Fabric Products

8 Knitting Patterns for Transitional Weather

Natural Dyeing your Kraft Bin with Avocado Pits

8 Ways to Use Your Maker's Board

Julie's Toni

The Cocoknits Method Everlasting KAL

Finishing Techniques & Sweater Blocking

Knitting the Perfect Pockets

Tips & Modifications for the Sleeves & Body

Filling out the Cocoknits Worksheet

Working the Cocoknits Method Collar

How to Work Sections 1-3 of the Cocoknits Method

Preparing for a Cocoknits Method Pattern

How to Customize Your Four Corner Bag

Franca Knit-a-Long

9 Bulky Knitting Patterns for Winter

5 Baby and Toddler Sweater Knitting Patterns

How to Make a Twisted Cord with a Kitchen Mixer

Why & How to Knit a Swatch

6 Knitting Patterns with Pockets

DIY: Block Printing With Our Linen and Kraft Accessories

Cocoknits Method Knit-a-Long: Emma Version A/B

DIY: 3 Ways to Use the Felted Pod Pattern

Holiday Gift Guide: to Knit or Buy

How to Choose the Best Stitch Markers for Your Project

How to fill Your Accessory Roll with All the Things

5 Cozy & Cabled Knit Patterns to Try

3 Tips for Storing Knit Tools with the Accessory Roll

How to Knit Your First Sweater

How to Change the Elastic on Your Accessory Roll

4 Ways to Use Split Ring Markers

Attaching No-Sew Leather Handles to the Four Corner Bag

How to Wash Sweaters and Knitwear

How to fill your Cocoknits Project Portfolio

7 Lightweight Knitting Patterns for Summer

How to Change the Elastic on your Cocoknits Project Portfolio

How to Use Our Yarn Snips

How to Use Your Claw Clips

How to Use Your Stitch Holder Kit

How to Make Yarn from Rags, Sheets, or Bags

How to Make Felted Balls

How to Make Pompoms

Cross-Stitch Your Mesh Bag