Knitting

Winters are very cold in Afghanistan. The Ships Project founded by Ellen Harpin of Florida collects handmade hats and socks for our troops around the world. Here's a knitted stocking hat pattern...

Are you a knitter or crocheter whose passion is getting too expensive? Read on for clues about saving money for "yarn snobs"...

Knit for charity. It's easy and quick. Here's a cute little hat, just waiting for baby's arrival.

Free knitting pattern for recently profiled 3 button shawl as seen on NBC and the Today Show with Hoda and Kathy Lee.

Felted bags make great quick gifts, or go ahead and treat yourself to one. Made with bulky or two strands of worsted wool yarn, they are inexpensive and a really funky addition to anyone's...

In knitting, 'ssk' is the abbreviation for 'slip, slip, knit,' a common decrease stitch. The ssk stitch turns two stitches into one, and in a finished piece of knitwork, looks like the mirror...

Knitting has been around for about a thousand years. It was originally popular because it did not require large looms or other heavy pieces of equipment required for weaving. You can get started...

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

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

Once you have learned to Cast On, you will need to learn the KNIT STITCH. Once you have learned the KNIT STITCH you will be able to start a project.

There are two basic stitches in knitting. One is the KNIT STITCH, the other is the PURL STITCH. The GARTER STITCH is quite simply to KNIT EVERY ROW. It's the easiest of all the knitting...

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...

There are wooden, aluminum and plastic needles. There are long needles, short needles, double pointed and round circular needles. The project will determine what size and length needles you will...

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.

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...

This is how I learned to Cast On for Knitting. You will learn too.

Learning how to best tips: embroidery can be as simple as sitting down with a book or online instructions and practicing the basic stitches used when doing embroidery. Even though the art of...

In knitting, 'gauge' is the number of stitches in an inch (or other area) of a piece of knitwork. Different yarns and different needles create different gauges, and the tendency of individual...

In knitting, the Yarn Over, or YO as it is often abbreviated, is one of the simplest stitches to perform. It is a very easy way to increase stitches and it creates an opening or hole in the...

Knitting prayer shawls to give away can be a fun and a spiritually rewarding experience. Get together with your friends and get started with this easy to knit prayer shawl for beginners.

Learn how to produce a nice fade using dip dye techniques.

Knitting a thong is no more difficult than knitting any other item except you are using smaller needles and thin yarn, cord or string. This pattern using silk yarn is small enough to drop in your...

You'll learn how to hank yarn quickly and easily to make it more manageable or to prepare it for being dyed.

In this article you will learn how to hand dye yarn using food coloring.

Tired of chasing after that ball of yarn? Is your ball of yarn rolling all over the floor? Well, here's how to wind it with a center pull so that it stays in place as you work.

Have a friend? Does he/she knit? Don't know what to get this friend for Christmas? ... If you don't, here's the pan to the head: GIVE THEM A GIFT BASKET!!! :D

Teach yourself to knit rather than pay for expensive lessons. If you're good at reading and interpreting directions, you'll have no trouble.

A knifty knitter is a type of knitting loom. Knitting looms are easy to work with and very helpful for beginners struggling with yarn tension. You can make a blanket using the knifty knitter long...

A homemade blanket makes a great gift for a baby. This pattern will show you how to make one the easy way. Keep in mind that you DO need to know some knitting basics in order to complete this...

These are instructions on how to make a warm comfy winter scarf using only the knit stitch and 10 ounces of yarn at a cost of as little as $10.00.

Can't figure out how to cast on the first stitches of a knitting project? Learning how to knit is easier than you might think. Knitting stitches are very repetitive and knitting patterns are...