Knitting Videos

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 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...

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.

In knitting, a yarn over is used to make a small, decorative space or a button hole. Find out how yarn overs are often abbreviated as YO, and why they are often paired with K2TOG with help from a...

Yarn forward is a knitting term that is often seen in patterns that are written in England, and it is essentially the same thing as a yard over. Bring yarn forward and around a needle without...

The basic steps in knitting include getting the stitches on and off the needle, casting on and knitting without running out of yarn. Find out how to do a knit stitch, a purl stitch and more with...

When knitting a cabled scarf, there are a couple of important elements to include, which are the edgings and the sides. Knit a cabled scarf so that the cable stands out as the most prominent part...

In order to knit continental style, hold the yarn in the left hand, bring it up and over the index finger and hold the needle from front to back. Discover why the continental method of knitting is...

When knitting a washcloth for a baby, use a material like soft chenille yarn in order to make the washcloth comfortable for a baby. Find out how to knit a washcloth in garter stitch, and how to...

When designing a knitted hat, the first thing to figure out is the size of the head of the person who is going to use the hat. Learn about making a knitted hat with a stockinette stitch or a...

In knitting, an individual must need to know how to tie a slipknot because that is how he gets started when he is trying to cast on. Find out how to do a slipknot for a long-tail cast-on or a...

Double-pointed knitting needles are useful when working in the round, whether it is on a hat or something that is too small for circular needles. Find out why double-pointed knitting needles are...

The seed stitch in knitting is a combination of knitted purls and purled knit stitches. Practice the seed stitch with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on yarn crafts.

The moss stitch in knitting is a larger version of a seed stitch, combining multiple knit and purl stitches. Knit the moss stitch with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on yarn crafts.

Knitting borders around stockinettes prevents the edges from curling up. Knit borders with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on yarn crafts.

Reading stitches in knitting is a helpful skill to keep track of the knitted work. Learn to read stitches with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on yarn crafts.

In knitting, yarn-overs are a way to add decorative elements to knitting projects. Practice yarn-over decorations with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on yarn crafts.

A ridge stitch in knitting is a method of alternating stitches per row for a textured pattern. Knit a ridge stitch with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on yarn crafts.

Knitting stitches fall under two categories of either a knit stitch or a purl stitch. See different knitting stitches with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on yarn crafts.

For the continental purl stitch in knitting, the needle is inserted from back to front instead of front to back. Knit the continental purl stitch with tips from a knitting teacher in this free...

In knitting, the American purl stitch is a different method of achieving the same look as a continental stitch. Knit the American purl stitch with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video...

Fixing dropped purl stitches in knitting is a great skill for mending mistakes. Fix dropped purl stitches with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on yarn crafts.

In knitting, twisted stitches are a common mistake that can easily be fixed. Fix twisted stitches with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on yarn crafts.

An incomplete stitch is a knitting mistakes easily fixed with a few simple tricks. Fix incomplete stitches with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on yarn crafts.

A stockinette in knitting is when knit stitches and purl stitches are worked together. Knit stockinettes with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on yarn crafts.

In knitting, unknitting is often required to go back and fix previous work. Unknit stitching mistakes with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on yarn crafts.

Ribbing in knitting employs both knit stitches and purl stitches to create elasticity. Knit ribbing with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on yarn crafts.

In knitting, ribbing mistakes are common and can be fixed with simple backtracking techniques. Avoid ribbing mistakes with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on yarn crafts.

Knowing the right materials for a knitting pattern is extremely important. Find out how to read knitting patterns for the required materials with tips from a professional knitting instructor in...

Always knit a gauge before starting on any knitting pattern. Learn more about gauges with tips from a professional knitting instructor in this free video about understanding knitting patterns.

Measure the ratio of stitches before starting a knitting pattern. Find out how to measure stitches with tips from a professional knitting instructor in this free video about understanding knitting...

Before starting a knitting pattern, knit a swatch, which is a small sampler of the project. Discover how to make swatches with tips from a professional knitting instructor in this free video about...

Knitting patterns are created by alternating different types of stitches. Learn how to alternate stitches for a knitting pattern with tips from a professional knitting instructor in this free...

Read all instructions before starting a knitting project and avoid mistakes. Find out how to avoid knitting mistakes with tips from a professional knitting instructor in this free video about...

Finish a knitting pattern by attaching the different knitted parts together. Discover how to knit patterns with tips from a professional knitting instructor in this free video about understanding...

Use a tapestry needle to weave the ends into a knitting pattern. Find out how to weave ends with tips from a professional knitting instructor in this free video about understanding knitting patterns.

A mattress stitch is used to sew knitting patterns together. Find out how to make mattress stitches with tips from a professional knitting instructor in this free video about understanding...

Blocking smooths the stitches of a knitted project. Learn to block knitting patterns with tips from a professional knitting instructor in this free video about understanding knitting patterns.

Don't feel pressured to use the yarn that comes in a knitting pattern kit. Find out how to add your own yarn with tips from a professional knitting instructor in this free video about...

Different types of fiber will make different stitches in knitting. Learn about fibers in knitting with tips from a professional knitting instructor in this free video about understanding knitting...

When knitting socks, ribbing is the tight area at the top of the leg. Choose a ribbing option with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on yarn crafts.

Knitting the sock legs is a process known as knitting in the round. Knit sock legs with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on yarn crafts.

When knitting socks, the heal flap is knitted in rows instead of in the round. Knit the heal flap with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on yarn crafts.

Turning the heal when knitting socks allows extra room for the heal of the foot. Turn the heal with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on yarn crafts.

Picking up stitches when knitting socks is necessary to transition from the heal to the instep. Pick up stitches with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on yarn crafts.

When knitting socks, the instep is done using several circular needles. Knit the instep of a sock with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on yarn crafts.

Knitting the foot of socks requires decreases in stitches for a tight fit. Knit the foot of a sock with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on yarn crafts.