Faye Perriam-Reed
Knitting Designer & Technical Editor
Faye Perriam-Reed is a knitwear designer and technical editor, having worked and designed for both The Knitter and Simply Knitting. She enjoys exploring construction and finishing techniques to achieve neater results.
Recent articles by Faye Perriam-Reed
How to Norwegian purl in knitting
When you're knitting in the Continental style, the Norwegian purl is an interesting stitch to try. Faye Perriam-Reed explains how to do it.
Finished knit doesn't fit? Here's how to make a sweater bigger
If your finished sweater is too narrow, don't worry – fixing it is easier than you think. Faye Perriam-Reed explains how.
Finish your knits with a stretchy bind off
Expand your skills with these stretchy bind off knitting techniques! We'll show you three ways to make flexible edgings for socks, hats and more.
How to weave in yarn ends
Follow Faye Perriam-Reed's guide to creating a flawless finish on every knitting project by learning how to weave in yarn ends neatly
Create stretchy cuffs with the German twisted cast on
The German twisted cast on creates strong, stretchy edges that are perfect as cuffs on socks, mittens and more. Follow Faye Perriam-Reed's expert guide.
How to join yarn in knitting
Weaving in yarn ends can be tedious! Faye Perriam-Reed shows how to join yarns in knitting to minimise the process
How to catch Fair Isle floats
Keep your Fair Isle knitting neat and tangle-free with these simple steps from Faye Perriam-Reed.
How to read charts in knitting patterns: beginner's guide
Knitting from charts can be easier than using a written pattern. If you’ve never tried, Faye Perriam-Reed has all you need to know.
Knitting lifelines: what they are and why you need them!
Tired of having to undo all your hard work when you notice a mistake a few rows back? We'll we've got a quick tip every knitter needs to know, to save you hours of frustration!
How to lengthen and shorten knits
Unhappy with the length of your finished sweater? Don’t despair – it’s not too late to adjust it, as Faye Perriam-Reed explains in this tutorial.
How to knit intarsia cables
Faye Perriam-Reed explains how to apply intarsia techniques when working with cable and stripe patterns in this week's Midweek Masterclass.
How to knit from the centre out
Faye Perriam-Reed explores three different circular cast-on techniques to try on your next centre-out shawl or hat project
Free cable socks knitting pattern
Knit these cute cable socks from Faye Perriam-Reed in a stunning variegated yarn.
Free cupcake pincushion pattern
Faye Perriam-Reed's quirky pincushion looks good enough to eat! It would make a handy addition to any knitter's sewing-up toolkit.