Knitting

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A shrug is the perfect project for a new knitter who's already made a slew of scarves, but isn't quite ready to tackle anything as complicated as a sweater. The forgiving fit and uncomplicated...

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...

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...

This pattern can be used to make a hacky sack, juggling balls or toys for babies and small children. The pattern is very basic, and you do not need extensive knitting skills to make a hacky sack....

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...

Mary jane slippers are comfortable, easy to wear and easy to knit. These knit slippers make an ideal holiday gift and can be knitted in any size and yarn, ranging from fingering weight for warm...

Whether you're a seasoned or beginning knitter, you've probable come across striped scarves. Maybe you're tired of the same, repetitious method that goes into it. Break out of the horizontal world...

While most gloves are knit in the round on double-point knitting needles or two circular needles, you also can make knit gloves flat if you prefer working with straight needles or are just looking...

Double knitting creates a two-sided tube using just two knitting needles. Because the fabric is doubled, projects are thicker and warmer than a regularly knitted piece. You can use double knitting...

A knitted shawl is as simple as making a knitted triangle. The top point drapes down your back while you wrap the side points around your arms. You can create a triangle in knitting by adding...

Knitting with double pointed needles is a great technique for making tubular shapes, such as socks or hats. When you knit in the round, you don't have to sew seams together. For stockinette stitch...

In the winter months, hand-knitted socks for your children will help to keep their feet warm better than most store-bought pairs. They also make great gifts. You will need basic knitting skills to...

Hats with earflaps are warm, cozy and cute for babies and toddlers. Soft wool yarns are ideal for harsh winter climates, while a lighter cotton can keep tiny ears toasty against cool breezes....

Knitted dishcloths make practical housewarming gifts at any time of year and are a good project for the beginning knitter. This particular dishcloth requires only the knit stitch and simple...

Whether you want to knit hats, socks, ornaments or even scarves, double-pointed needles may sometimes be required. In some cases, it will make your knitting project move along more quickly.

A skull cap is a close-fitting winter hat. It should cover your ears and your whole head but not sit so low on the face that you need to fold the brim back. This skull cap pattern fits the average...

A scarf is a universal knitting project, appropriate for everyone from the least experienced novice to the expert with a few extra hours to kill. However, a tubular scarf that you can pull on over...