Emily Wessel

About Emily Wessel

Hi! I’m Emily Wessel, I design fun-to-knit patterns and helpful technique tutorials. I live in Edinburgh, Scotland with my husband and two kids, where I like to run, knit, learn languages, and hang out with friends. I am co-founder and designer at Tin Can Knits - www.tincanknits.com

Posts by Emily Wessel:

Bodhi's leaning against a teal wall, in a bright yellow raglan cardigan.

Classic Cardigan: How to Knit a Top-Down Raglan Cardigan

Learn to knit a top down raglan cardigan: the Classic Cardigan from Tin Can Knits

Everyday Socks: How to Knit Classic Ribbed Socks

Learn to knit these classic ribbed socks!

Simple Sweater: How to Knit a Top-Down Round Yoke Pullover

Are you ready to knit your very first sweater? Perhaps you’ve knit dozens of sweaters, but are returning to the craft after a hectic time in your life? Well this simple, seamless top-down sweater might just be the comfiest, comfiest sweater you’ve ever knit!

Basic Beanie: How to Knit a Classic Ribbed Hat

Learn to knit a basic ribbed beanie!

Small child's hands holding a seashell, wearing a sweater with braided cables and garter at front

Slow stitches, everyday beauties

I’ve spent much of my life running towards goals – driving, striving, aiming to improve. Now, don’t get me wrong; I love to hustle! But my habit of rushing headlong though life cuts both ways. Knitting helps me slow down – to notice the small, soft, everyday things that bring me joy.

Every Gift I Knit is Really a Gift for ME

Every gift I knit isn’t really just for someone else, it’s also for me.