Knitting

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...

The stockinette stitch is very easy and can help beginners grasp the concept and the ability to knit and purl. Practicing this stitch can help to increase speed and accuracy in knitting. It can...

Blocking wires make finishing knitted lace garments simple. You can use them to stretch your knitted pieces into shape and open up intricate lace patterns. The slim, flexible wires are easy to...

The two basic stitches in knitting are the Knit Stitch and the Purl Stitch. Once you know how to do both of them you can put them together to make ribbing. Ribbing is usually, but not always,...

The Stockinette Stitch is the most common of all the Knitting Stitches. It's very simple once you know how to knit both the Knit Stitch and the Purl Stitch. If you are following a pattern it...

Knitting is a hobby once reserved for spinsters and grandmothers. It gained tremendous popularity in early 2002 as young, trendy celebrities were seen with their knitting in hand. In 2006, CBS...

A window pane stitch is an easy pattern that adds a soft, subtle texture to knitted garments. The basic pattern consists of only six rows and is simple enough for beginning knitters. Knit this...

Here is a pattern for a basic basic weave created by knitting. All that is needed is knowing how to cast on, knit and purl. This is a great pattern for blankets or blanket panels. And it is...

After you have learned to Cast On, do the Knit Stitch and the Purl Stitch you will have to learn how to Bind Off. That means to end your work. Here's how you bind off on a Knit Row.

Despite the fact that it seems like a huge project, making a rug on a peg loom is rather easy. It doesn't take long to make a rug on a long loom; you just need to know a few basic stitches and how...

After you learn to Cast On and do the Knit Stitch you should learn how to Purl. Knit and Purl are the 2 stitches that make up knitting.

A voyager hat is a long hat knitted in the round with a doubled-over brim and a large-sized tassel on the end, which comes to a point. The doubled-over brim is designed to allow the hat to fit...

Keep your teapot warm after brewing a delicious pot by knitting a tea cosy. Make a tea cosy in a seed stitch pattern that alternates knit and purl stitches in each row and gives the appearance of...

Creating knitted felt flowers is a quick and easy DIY project, even for beginners. You can knit individual petals and sew them together before or after they are felted, so you have a lot of room...

Lap looms are a great first step in learning how to weave. They are simple to use yet can produce colorful, elegant patterns and designs. Teaching your child how to use the lap loom will not only...

Burton knitted caps are popular on the ski slope and snowboard course. There are many different styles of hats. This is a pattern similar to the Burton knitted ski beanie. The project is simple,...

Merino wool is often a component in knitted garments. One of the highest quality wools, merino wool is grown from merino sheep all over the world. The wool has a storied background, with one...

Will every yarn work for every knitting project? Thinner yarns and thicker yarns, different yarn contents, striped and unstriped, and what if you're felting?--Before you let yourself fall in love...

You can make your finished knitted projects even more beautiful by attaching a handmade card. Not only is it professional-looking, but the card also can offer information about the materials you...

Loom knitting is easy on the hands, quick to learn and offers a fairly fast end result. You may find, however, that there are not that many loom knitting patterns available or that you...

When you're ready to start knitting you'll want some accessories, all of which can be found at your local knitting store, on line or in thrift stores.

Making a lap loom only requires a few pieces of wood and some common tools.

Gossamer knitting and lace knitting are quite similar. The main differences lie in the materials used in the final effect. Gossamer is lighter and more delicate than lace.

One important skill for beginning knitters to master is choosing the right needle for each specific project. Metal needles. Plastic needles. Wooden needles. UK size 7 versus US size 7. How the...

Knitting lace can be an enjoyable way of creating airy accessories and garments that often look more complicated to make than they really are. Anyone who is new to lace knitting may want to...

Alpaca is a fiber harvested from an animal known by the same name and a close relative to the llama. There are two basic types of alpaca fibers. Suri alpaca is composed of long, fine fibers and is...

Homemade tassels are a great way to use up leftover yarn or thread and brighten up all kinds of projects, from gift wrapping and scrapbook pages to knitted caps and sweaters. They even make...

Knitting is no longer just something your Granny does. People of all ages are getting into the knitting craze these days. With the popularity of knitted items on the rise, it's hard not to want to...

Small, knitted projects make creative gifts, stocking stuffers or centerpieces. Knitting a cupcake is simple but it does take some knitting skills. You will need experience knitting in the round...

Knitted socks are done in five parts: the leg, the heel, the gusset, the foot and the toe. Once you are ready for the toe section, you will have been knitting in even rounds for a few inches to...