Here you can read my Japanese knitting and crochet articles in English.
I share what I make, what I learn, and a bit of my life as a yarn lover in Japan.
English Knitting Gauge Doesn’t Match? I Used AI to Predict the Finished Sweater Size
What if your knitting gauge doesn’t match the pattern? I used ChatGPT and Gemini to predict the finished size of my Ridge Sweater—and then knitted it to see if AI was right.
English Commercial Marled Yarns vs. DIY Marled Yarn: What’s the Difference?
Wondering why commercial marled yarns are different from rewinding your own yarns into one cake? Learn how they're made, why holding yarn double is different, and what knitters should know before marling yarn at home.
English Holding Yarn Double: Should You Wind Two Yarns into One Cake First?
Thinking about winding two yarns into one cake before knitting? Discover the physical reasons many knitters keep yarns separate, plus expert advice and real experiences from the knitting community.
English Why I Don’t Design Knitting Patterns (And Why That’s the Best Choice for Me)
There are already more beautiful knitting patterns than I could knit in a lifetime. This is the story of why I stopped designing my own projects, learned to appreciate professional designers, and chose to focus on the joy of knitting itself.
English The Gauge Doesn’t Match… But I Still Want to Knit It | Using AI to Predict the Finished Size
My gauge didn't match the pattern, so I used AI to predict the finished size before casting on Ridge Sweater. Here's how I compared sizes, calculated ease, and chose the best fit.
English How to Measure Gauge for Knitting in the Round
Learn why flat stockinette swatches can give inaccurate gauge for knitting in the round, how to knit a fake in the round swatch, and why even experienced knitters still struggle with gauge.
English FIVE Finished｜A Wear Test Using mominoki yarn German Merino Light Alternative
Finished the FIVE knitting pattern using Hamanaka Amerry as a substitute for German Merino Light. Includes fit review, yarn usage, and Tubular Bind-Off tutorial for knitters.
English DARUMA Ladder Tape Yarn Review: Mesh Back-Slit Pullover
A hands-on review of DARUMA Ladder Tape yarn. See how the mesh back-slit pullover turned out, plus tips for international knitters, chart-based patterns, and where to buy the yarn worldwide.
English Seeknit vs. KnitPro: Why This KnitPro Lover Switched for Small Gauge Magic Loop
A detailed comparison of Seeknit and KnitPro interchangeable needles. Find out why Seeknit is the best choice for small-gauge knitting, Magic Loop, and smooth cable joins.
English Summer Knitting Plans? Or… Winter Prep in Disguise?
Planning your summer knitting? Here’s what I’m making from April to August—plus why I always start winter sweaters early (and what I learned the hard way).