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  • How to Block an Acrylic Item by the "Killing" Method

    Beautify your handmade acrylic blankets, scarves, shawls, and doilies by steaming.

  • How to Use a Knifty Knitter Loom

    The knifty knitter is a type of knitting loom. This knifty knitter loom can be used to create different types of knit by varying the way the loom is wrapped or by the method of knitting off the...

  • How to Knit Lace

    Lace in knitting is formed using a few decorative stitches that create eyelets at specific places in the work, to yield an attractive, intricate pattern. In this step-by-step tutorial, learn to...

  • How to Knit: A Beginners Guide: Knowing Your Needles and Accessories

    So you decided to take up knitting and you are standing in the store trying to figure out which needles to get and which accessories to get. In this article, I will go through the different types...

  • Knitting Instructions for a Harry Potter Gryffindor Scarf

    A Harry Potter Gryffindor scarf is maroon and gold. Two styles appear in the movies. The first has thick, alternating stripes, and uses equal amounts of maroon and gold. You can see this scarf in...

  • Different Makes of Knitting Machines

    Knitting machines help knitters to create projects more quickly. The machines consist of a flat bed lined with latch-hook style needles that catch the yarn to make a stitch. A carriage holding the...

  • How to Knit a Shrug on a Circular Knitting Needle

    A shrug is a little sweater that is designed to cover your shoulders and sleeves. Shrugs can be made with short or long sleeves, and complement a variety of body types. To make your own shrug, you...

  • How to Knit a Poncho for a Baby

    Hand-knit garments make exquisite gifts for babies. With their soft, cuddly texture, they appeal to youngsters and their parents. They also provide warmth and a sense of security. While blankets,...

  • Directions for Knit Head Covers

    Knit head covers can reflect your expression of color and style. When creating a knit cap or hat, you can choose to hand knit or make it from knit fabrics such as fleece and jersey. Your style...

  • How to Knit: A Beginners Guide Part 2: Yarns

    This is the second article about how to knit. I will go into some detail about the different types of yarn. The type of yarn you use will determine how your finished product will look.

  • How to Knit Pants

    Although most adults wouldn't wear hand-knit pants, children and babies look adorable in them. Long-john style knit pants are perfect for crawling around the house, or wearing under a cute little...

  • How to Knit Lace Patterns

    If you're a knitter looking for a fun and slightly challenging project, try knitting lace patterns. Don't let complicated-looking charts or pattern instructions intimidate you; once you master a...

  • How to Select Yarn by Weight

    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...

  • Homemade Yarn Winder

    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...

  • How to Make a Loom Kiting into a Rug for Kids in Need

    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...

  • How to Knit an I Cord

    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.

  • How to Knit a Fishing Net

    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...

  • Knitting Instructions for a Baby Hat

    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...

  • How to Knit With Fishing Line

    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...

  • How to Knit a Fish Net Beanie

    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...

  • How to Knit Earflap Hats

    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...

  • How to Make an Eyelash Scarf

    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...

  • How to Make Cloth From Raw Cotton

    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...

  • How to Cast on Circular Needles

    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....

  • How to Knit a Baby Hat for Beginners

    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...

  • How to Use Waste Yarn in Knitting

    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....

  • Maintenance of a Brother 830 Knitting Machine

    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...

  • Instructions for a Brother Home Knitting Machine

    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...

  • How to Knit a Ladies Brim Hat

    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...

  • Online Instructions for Brother Sewing Machines

    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...

  • How to Work a Singer Knitting Machine

    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,...

  • How to Make a Doll's Bonnet

    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...

  • How to Untwist the Cable in Circular Needles

    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...

  • Directions for Knitting Head Covers

    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...

  • How to Knit a Dog Harness

    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,...

  • How to Make a Rug on a Children's Lap Loom

    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...

  • How to Keep your Yarn Skein Together

    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...

  • How to Knit a Scarf on a Knifty Knitter Loom

    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.

  • How to Knit Off a Knifty Knitter Loom

    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...

  • How to Knit an Easy Scarf

    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.

  • Easy Yarn Crafts for Kids

    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...

  • How to Knit Your Own Fish Net Beanie

    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...

  • How to Knit a Table Cloth

    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...

  • The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques

    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...

  • How to Make a Knitted Skirt for Your Doll

    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...

  • How to Knit: An Easy Guide

    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...

  • Hints for Brother Punch Card Knitting Machine

    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...

  • How to Knit a Yoga Mat Holder

    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...

  • How to Knit Golf Headcovers

    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...

  • How to Knit a Cycling Jersey

    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...

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