Knitting

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Once you have learned how to do the basic knitting stitches, you can learn more difficult techniques like the waffle seed stitch. The waffle seed stitch is a very pretty stitch that is used to make a knitted piece both thicker and more pleasing ... more »

How to Knit an Embossed Diamond Pattern

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Knitting is a fun hobby to get into. It's relaxing and will give you a lifetime of pleasure. When you learn to knit you can make handmade gifts for yourself, or to give to friends and family. A fun pattern to knit is the embossed diamond pattern. ... more »

How to Knit an Open Twisted Rib Pattern

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Knitting stitches through the back loop is a technique that creates firm, decorative stitches. It takes some practice to master this technique, though. The open twisted rib pattern creates columns of chains with eyelets at their centers. There ... more »

How to Knit and Purl Into the Back of a Stitch

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Non-knitters may think knitting is just the knit stitch and the purl stitch. They would be almost right. Knitting does involve those two basic stitches, however if knitters used only these two stitches, they wouldn't be able to create much more ... more »

How to Knit Blankets

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Whether you know how to do cables and lace in knitting, or if you just know how to do the knit stitch, you can make a blanket. Create blankets with garter stitch, stripes or cables. All you need is your yarn, an idea and a swatch... more »

How to Knit Doll Clothes

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The craft of knitting is experiencing a new surge in interest. Knitting doll clothes is a great way to learn the craft of knitting. You can also experiment with specialty yarns, special stitches and patterns that work up quickly in small ... more »

How to Knit Four Simple Stitches

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Knitting is a wonderful way to relax and be creative at the same time. These four simple stitches can add distinction to any project. The double moss stitch gives any work a thicker feel. The caterpillar stitch reminds you of caterpillars ... more »

How to Knit in Garter Stitch

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In knitting, the garter stitch refers to the fabric and texture you get by knitting every row... more »

How to Knit Increase Stitches

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Whenever you see a pattern with the abbreviation "inc" it means you will need to increase the number of stitches in your knit row. There are several different types of ways to increase the number of stitches in a row, but if the pattern does not ... more »

How to Knit Invisible Stitches - Grafting

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Have you ever worn a sweater or worse yet, a pair of socks with a seam that rubs and irritates. By a simple knitting method called grafting, you can avoid this and have seams that are invisible and comfortable. Simply put, by using a blunt ... more »

How to Knit Ribbing

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Whether you wish to make a sweater, sock, scarf or mitten, the most invaluable pattern is ribbing. This pattern allows your knit project to stretch, flex and grip. If you have the basic knit and purl stitches of knitting down, you should have no ... more »

How to Knit the Knit Stitch

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The knit stitch is one of the first stitches a beginner knitter learns. The knit stitch is also the most common stitch you'll use in knitting regardless of the pattern you're making. Read on to learn how to knit the knit stitch... more »

How to Knit With a Cable Needle

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A cable needle is a special kind of knitting needle. It is short, between 2 and 4 inches long. Usually a cable needle is curved in the middle to keep stitches from sliding off while you're knitting. Cable needles are used to hold stitches so that ... more »

How to Make a Knitted Flower Corsage

By Barbara Price Galvan

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A corsage is a small bouquet of fresh flowers that women wear pinned to the lapel of a jacket or around their wrist at a prom. Well, the corsage has changed; it is not only made from fresh flowers but from exciting fibers. Where it is worn has ... more »

How to make printable Barbie doll patterns

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It is easy to make Barbie doll clothes using printable patterns and a little know how... more »

How to Spin Wool

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Creativity has no limits when it comes to spinning wool. Spinners can create something as simple as a blanket to matching sweaters for the entire family. Using the simple techniques outlined below, you will be able to start your own masterpiece ... more »

How to Spin Yarn From Rabbit Hair

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If you enjoy producing your own luxury yarn for knitting or crocheting, spin the fur of angora rabbits. Angora rabbit hair is among the finest of all animal wools, so its delicate strands don't cause the itching that lambs wool does... more »

How to Take Basic Body Measurements for Sewing

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Whether you’re sewing clothing for yourself, your child or your spouse, you’ll need to have the person’s body measurements to ensure a perfect fit... more »

How to Weave in Ends in Knitting

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Weaving in the ends of your knitting project makes the whole project neater. It also has the important uses of making sure that the ends of the project are secure. Weaving in the ends of your project properly will also make then entire project ... more »

How to Wet Block Knitting

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Your knitting project isn't complete until you block it. Blocking will help the piece lay correctly. The method this article explains, wet blocking, is best for most man made fibers. Remember to check the labels before you wet block, though. Read ... more »

How to Add Stitches to a Spiral Crochet

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If you can crochet in a straight line, you surely can crochet in a spiral. It's essentially the same process. Just follow these steps, and you'll be able to crochet in a spiral to make a hat, sweater or any other type of garment... more »

How to Become a Crafty Diva

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The home arts are back in a big way. There are finally some new and edgy ways to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, bead, re-purpose, and the list goes on...Join the ranks of a new generation of crafters and become a crafty diva..... more »

How to Begin a Freeform Knitted Piece

By browncarlson

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Freeform knitting is a great way to release your inner artist. It is also a great way to use remnant yarn pieces from previous projects or reduce your yarn stash. Freeform knitting can create one-of-a-kind projects rich in texture and color. For ... more »

How to Begin the First Stitch in Knitting

By kalib

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I know little about knitting so I reached into my memory and remembered that my mother in law is a master knitter! These are her very simple instructions. ENJOY!.. more »

How to Begin the First Stitch in Knitting

By Braumacowgirl

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knitting is fun. But some people might nit get the concept of making new stitches from a foundation row... more »

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