This site was created to support beginner and intermediate knitters who want to grow their skills while enjoying a cozy, creative life with knitting.
The name PopKnitter combines “pop”, meaning stylish, fun, and easy to relate to, with “knitter”, meaning a person who knits.
It’s pronounced Pop Knitter.
The word pop not only suggests something modern and approachable, but also carries a cheerful sound that makes knitting feel fun and lighthearted—even for those who have never tried it before.
About the Author
I first started knitting when I was around ten years old.
After watching a TV show that featured a young girl learning to knit, I felt inspired to try it myself.
My mother, who studied home economics and used to knit sweaters and vests for our family almost every week, was the one who taught me the basics.
Although she eventually became too busy to continue knitting, she left behind her yarn and tools, which I later inherited and began experimenting with.
My First Attempt
My very first project was a garter stitch scarf — a perfect beginner’s challenge that can be made using only the knit stitch.
I used leftover yarn from a cardigan my mother had made for me when I was little — pink and green stripes in cheerful, playful colors.
Unfortunately, I didn’t finish it. I had accidentally split the yarn as I knitted, which caused extra stitches to appear and the scarf to get wider and wider.
Eventually, I gave up and stopped knitting for a while.
At that point, I was a “knitting dropout.”
My First Completed Project
A few years later, when I was in junior high school, my interest in knitting came back.
I discovered that a classmate I was close to had made a beautiful cable-knit scarf for a school festival.
She kindly taught me how to make the same pattern.
This time, I managed to finish it — even though I struggled with purl stitches and crossing cables I’d never tried before.
That sense of accomplishment made me fall in love with knitting.
Knitting as a Part of My Life
Through high school and college, I kept knitting whenever I had the time.
Even after starting my career, I returned to knitting whenever life slowed down between jobs.
During one of those breaks, I realized something important: “Knitting is what I truly enjoy.”
Since then, I’ve chosen a lifestyle that allows me to have time for creative hobbies.
I now work remotely, which gives me the freedom to knit whenever inspiration strikes.
What This Site Aims to Do
As I mentioned above, PopKnitter aims to help beginner and intermediate knitters grow and find joy in their craft.
I consider myself an intermediate knitter.
For me, an “advanced” knitter is someone who can read international patterns and design or draft their own garments.
That’s the level I hope to reach someday.
Along the way, I hope my experiences — the struggles and the small discoveries — can serve as hints or encouragement for other knitters.
Through this site, I want to share ideas and stories that make your knitting life more enjoyable, fulfilling, and a little bit cozier.