Knitting

Knitting and crocheting yarn comes in a huge variety of styles and patterns. Yarn weight is a major consideration when selecting the yarn you will use for a project. Consider it carefully before...

If you knit or crochet, you have a lot of great yarn to choose from. Some yarn is ready to use in pull skeins or balls. But some yarn comes in hanks that must be wound before you can use it. One...

Looking for a way to donate to the needy without going broke in today's economy? Loom knitting is a great way to make rugs for children, and local shelters are always looking for donations. All...

An I CORD is simple to make and can be used for handles on a purse or bag, for ties on hats or as a decorative add on to embellish a garment.

A fishing net can be hand-woven or knitted. Basic knowledge of knitting is required to make the net. Natural fibers such as hemp or cotton work best for this project since wool turns to felt in...

There are many methods for knitting baby hats. When there is a new little one in your life, a hat is a perfect little personalized gift. Hats keep babies warm, and they are so cute too. You will...

While fishing line is not a particularly forgiving knitting material, it can form an interesting knitted fabric. Fishing line may be used to knit practical items, including kitchen scrubbies, or...

Whether you need a fast gift or instant knitted gratification, create a custom knit fish net beanie. Even beginning knitters can tackle the pattern with confidence and quickly complete a fish net...

The style of knit hat known as an earflap hat, also known as a chullo, that has become popular worldwide has origins in the Andes mountains of South America. Fashionable and quick to knit as a...

Eyelash scarves are colorful, fuzzy accessories that complement a variety of outfits. If you want to make your own version of this furry scarf, all you need is some yarn and a pair of knitting...

Whether you're a weaver or a knitter, you can learn to process raw cotton and make it into cloth. Cotton's soft texture and hard-wearing nature make it a multi-purpose, essential fiber. Raw cotton...

While circular needles are most often used to create circular knitting pieces, which is called knitting in the round, some knitters prefer to use them for all their knitting, even flat pieces....

Baby hats make sweet gifts for any bundle of joy. Knitting novices shy away from such "complicated" projects, leaning towards simple scarf patterns. A baby hat isn't difficult to make and will...

Making a scarf is the perfect project for using up waste yarn that you have lying around from other knitting projects. Scarves can be long or short, skinny or so wide that they are almost shawls....

The Brother 830 knitting machine is a device that consists of a two main parts--a needle bed and a hand-held carriage. Over time, some of the bed's needles may break or become otherwise...

Brother home knitting machines are devices that consist of a needle bed and a hand-held carriage. You operate the machine by first threading your yarn through the various guides and into the...

A ladies brim hat makes a wonderful Christmas gift for the hat lover in your life. If you are an advanced knitter, you can make this ladies brim hat. You need to know how to knit in the round and...

Not only does Brother International manufacture printers and fax machines, the company also produces home sewing machines with both quilting or embroidery capability for the home seamstress as...

The Singer company produced flat-bed knitting machines that worked on the carriage principle, in which the yarn is threaded through a cam box and is passed over the needles which hook the yarn,...

Now that winter is coming, your doll will need some warmer clothes! A good place to start is at the top with a cosy, knitted bonnet. This is a nice little project that will interest your child and...

If you're about to tackle a knitting project that requires working in the round, you'll likely use circular knitting needles. Circular needles feature a flexible cord that connects two needle...

Knitting Golf club head covers lets you combine your love of golf and of knitting. It can also be a way to make gifts for the golfer in your life. Thanks to the stretchiness of knitting, a...

Harnesses are an excellent alternative to traditional dog collars, especially if your dog strains against his leash. Rather than concentrating pressure around your dog's neck as a collar would,...

A children's lap loom is a simple frame loom without heddles that you can weave large squares or rectangles of fabric on. Using different kinds of yarn, you can produce different sorts of...

When working with yarn it is important to keep your yarn neat. Unfortunately, yarn skeins have a tendency to come apart while you are working with them. One way of ensuring that the skein stays...

Knitting this scarf is quick and easy with the Knifty Knitter loom. The pink loom is used with bulky yarn and the one over one stitch.

A knifty knitter loom can be used to create several types of knitting stitches. The knifty knitter loom is first wrapped, then the technique used to "knit off" the loom determines the...

Knitting a gift for someone is not only rewarding for the receiver but for you as well. Knitting is a relaxing way to make a gift for someone but will make you happy as well.

Kids love the fun of crafts and toys. Activities that are easy enough for them to figure out are always a good idea. Working with yarn is a perfect example. There are many easy yarn activities...

If you can knit, you can make a fishnet beanie. You have to know how to do the knit stitch, how to increase by doing a yarn over, how to decrease by knitting stitches together, and how to knit in...

Add Victorian elegance to your table with a hand-knit tablecloth. Traditionally made from cotton or linen yarn and delicate lace patterns, knit tablecloths were essential to many a young woman's...

Color knitting allows you the opportunity to experiment with patterns, pictures in your work, lettering and more. There are two types of colorwork in knitting: intarsia and fair isle. Both require...

Finding cheap and suitable clothes for your doll can be quite a problem, especially if she is an unusual size. I always found that the best and cheapest way, was to make them myself.My daughter...

Knitting is not for older folks anymore. I am an avid knitter and I am in my 30's. I know that knitting sounds like it is really hard but once you have the basics, you will be able to knit...

A Brother punch card knitting machine allows users to create garments and accessories quickly and easily. The company no longer manufactures the machines, but there are many available for purchase...

Knitting a yoga mat holder can be simple or complex. At its very core, a yoga mat holder is simply a rectangle sewn into a drawstring style bag with a strap attached. It is suited in range from...

Are you looking for a crafty gift for the golfer in your life? If you can knit, you can make some golf headcovers for your favorite golfer. You can make the covers in different sizes and colors to...

Cycling outfitters and suppliers are beginning to offer wool knit jerseys reminiscent of traditional cycling garments. According to Terry Zmrhal of the Ultra Marathon Cycling Association, wool...

If you don't have the money--or desire--to purchase a swanky storebought yoga mat bag or set of straps, why not create your own? If you can cast on, bind off and do the knit stitch, you can...

While basic yoga mat slings can be had for under $20, there's nothing quite like the warm touch of a handmade gift. A knitted yoga mat sling is a quick and easy present you can make for your...

Decorating your house for the holidays can be expensive. From tree ornaments to lighting to festive holiday dishes, you can spend a lot of money before you even start shopping for gifts. There...

Donating hand knit items for preemies is great way to enjoy your love of knitting while also benefiting a worthy cause. In 2007, Stitches from the Heart, a charity located in Santa Monica, Calif.,...

Bottle toppers are a wonderful way to dress up a gift of wine or sparkling cider for the holidays. Don't spend money dressing up your bottled gifts when you can knit bottle toppers yourself.

I once heard that knitting is the new yoga. It could be because knitting is extremely relaxing. In my opinion, knitting is better than yoga because, you cannot yoga someone a gift. I have...

Stitch holders for knitting are incredibly easy to make using scrap wire that you may have around the house or that can be cheaply purchased from a hardware store. The gauge of the wire varies,...

A Knifty Knitter is a specially made loom for knitting, consisting of a plastic base with vertical pegs. Knitting is done by repeatedly wrapping the pegs with yarn, overlapping loops and pushing...

Increasing is adding a stitch (or stitches) to your work. There will be many instances when you will need to increaswe. There are 2 common ways to do this. One way is called KFB. The other is...

Give your knitted teddy bear old-fashioned appeal with disk and cotter pin joints. This style of joint, which consists of two wooden disks and a pronged cotter pin, will give your knitted teddy...

If knitting (or crocheting) is your creative passion, you need a way to keep your knitting projects organized and in one convenient place. Consider making a personalized knitting binder to keep...

There are two ways to decrease in knitting. One way is done at the beginning of the row and the other is done at the end of the row. They are both easy to learn. Practice both ways before you...