Knitting

Knitting lace is not without challenges. The knitter must be able to read charts, knit with fine yarn, and pay close attention to the pattern. If while knitting lace, your mind wandered, chances...

Making dishcloths on a loom is not difficult. To make one, you need only a few basic loom knitting supplies and a pattern. Loom knit dishcloths can be ornate, with stitched-in designs, or simple,...

The Knifty Knitter Series is a product line that is sold by Provo Craft for crafters to make easy items without standard knitting needles. The line includes a flower loom which is used to make...

Socks are a quick, take-along knitting project. Knitted socks for a toddler are even easier, and a great way to use up yarn left over from other knitting projects. Knitting the socks on four...

Acrylic yarn, a polymer-based yarn that's designed to mock many of wool's properties, is hard wearing and easy to care for. It's a popular yarn choice for knitters who don't want to fuss with...

If you've fallen in love with a knitting pattern that calls for wool yarn but you want to knit it in cotton, you can adjust the pattern to suit cotton's characteristics. Learning to adjust...

Chances are you have found knitting inspiration in an image, but you might have been uncertain as to how to convert that image into a workable pattern. Converting images into knitting patterns may...

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...

Fiber farmers and knitters prize alpaca fleece for its softness and warmth. The fiber makes dense yarns that drape well and feature a fuzzy halo. Fiber processors make most of heir alpaca yarn...

Knitters are particular about their needles. Some swear by aluminum or nickel-plated because the needles are smooth and the yarn slips off with little resistance making for faster knitting, but...

Many historic and contemporary hand-knit socks feature rounded-toe constructions. This method lets knitters shape their sock toes over a greater number of rows than some other toe-shaping...

Argyle, a knitwear pattern that features solid-colored diamonds and diagonal bisecting lines, originated in Scotland. Some say the pattern has existed for centuries, but Robert Pringle made it...

If you want to knit for a cause, consider knitting children's clothing for charity. Impoverished children all over the world need warm sweaters, vests, mittens and hats, especially during the cold...

Lap blankets make excellent winter gifts. Because of their smaller, more manageable size, they're perfect for curling up under while reading, watching television, or crafting. Lap blankets are...

A yarn swift winds a skein of yarn into a ball or a cone of yarn into a skein. Any yarn enthusiast will tell you that winding a ball of yarn without a swift is possible, but tricky. If you want a...

Knitting is both a relaxing and rewarding pastime. Creative and meditative, knitting also provides sensuous, tactile pleasure through the use of so many soft and colorful yarns. And, best of all,...

The time to find out whether your yarn is colorfast is before you actually knit with it, not after. Yarn that is not colorfast can ruin your entire project, or even a whole load of laundry. If you...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

The yarn over is a technique in which you intentionally make holes in your knitting. Yarn overs are used in lacework and also can create a lacy trim on items such as a baby blanket. The process of...

Baby hats keep sensitive young heads warm in the coldest of weather. A hand knit hat can quickly become a favorite wardrobe item or a cherished family heirloom. Whether knit as a gift for someone...

You've found a beautiful knitting pattern for an item you've been wanting to make for some time. The level of difficulty is within your ability, the item will make a wonderful gift and you're...

For centuries women have been knitting for relaxation and as a means of making clothing for their families. The oldest types of knitting needles were made from materials found in nature. According...

According to Knitty, an online magazine, felting is a process that makes knitted pieces feel more like felt by compressing the fibers. One helpful book on knitting and felting, Knit One, Felt Too,...

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...

Knitting baby slippers is a great way to celebrate a child's birth. If you are a beginning knitter ready to move to the next step, this pattern for knitted baby slippers is a perfect way to...

The first time most knitters hear what steeking entails they are shocked. Let me lay it on the line for you: it means cutting your knitting. I know, it sounds like a horrible idea and counter to...

Simply put, knitting short rows happens whenever you don't complete a row of stitches from start to finish before heading back in the opposite direction. They can add shaping to an item--like the...

Make the most of a basic baby bootie pattern by turning it into knitted Converse baby booties. The changes are cosmetic, making this a project that can be done by both beginning and advanced...

If your grandma taught you how to spool knit (otherwise known as "french knitting"), then you'll want to resurrect your crochet hook and give it a whirl. Spool knitters are easy to...

All girls, American Girls, mommies and women in general need a knitted witch's hat. Once you know the gauge of your yarn you can make one to fit a tiny head or a regular head. It's a matter of...

The double knit stitch creates a reversible, double thick piece of fabric. The technique uses two strands of yarn stitched alternately on one pair of knitting needles to create a two-layer,...

Wristwarmers are the perfect accessory for the cooler season. These are easy to knit during the hot summer months to wear in the fall or winter months.

Wool shrinks, so if you want a tight, waterproof hand covering, knit some woolen yardage and then toss it in your washing machine. The agitation and the hot water along with the slippery friction...

A Rasta hat can be knit in in the round quite quickly in stripes of classic Rasta colors --- black, green, yellow and red. The style is similar to a beret but looser and baggier so it can hold...

Sweater sleeves present a challenge to the beginning and intermediate crocheter, but a few simple steps can make the process less frustrating. Sewn-in sleeves (crocheted sleeves that are attached...