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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.

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...

Cross stitching is an easy and fun needle craft. Starting a new thread however can be frustrating because of the need to "catch" the end on the back of the project and work over the...

My mother taught me how to crochet. I've always used a size I crochet hook, and regular yarn. Works fine for blankets. It is more challenging to get how to do it without being shown, so I will...

Stitching on a dress collar requires placing thread loops at the corners of the collar to create an angular shape. Sew the collar of a dress with information from a fashion designer in this free...

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 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 order to crochet a rosebud flower, start by making 17 chains and do a double crochet in the fifth chain from the hook. Learn about the crochet patterns used for making a rosebud, and find out...

To sew a hem on pants, turn up the cuff about an inch or two, do a zig-zag stitch over the raw edge of the fabric and do a whip stitch, catching just the smallest amount of pant leg fabric in the...

To alter a blouse, flip the garment inside out, pin the shirt to fit and stitch along the new seam with either a serger machine or a zig-zag stitch on a regular machine. Make simple alterations to...

The picot crochet stitch begins with a normal single crochet stitch, followed by three chain stitches and a slip stitch. Create a picot stitch with a demonstration from an experienced craftswoman...

Making a single crochet stitch involves pulling yarn through the space of the previous stitch, looping the hook around the yarn and pulling it through the two loops on the hook. Create a single...

Making a double crochet stitch starts like a single crochet, but the yarn is only pulled through one loop on the hook before pulling more thread through both loops. Create a double crochet stitch,...

The shell crochet stitch involves skipping one hole, stitching four double crochets in one hole, skipping three holes and repeating the stitch down the row. Crochet a shell stitch with a...

The crochet popcorn stitch consists of five double crochets in a single hole, and then the crochet hook is inserted into the top of those stitches to loop them together. Crochet a popcorn stitch,...

Turning a crochet chain involves entering the hook back into the previous stitch, wrapping the yarn around the hook and pulling it through the loop. Continue stitching the second row in the...

Crocheting is the art of looping yarn to form fabric; it requires crochet hooks of different sizes, yarn of different widths and materials, and knowledge of the basic foundation stitches. Discover...

A crochet chain stitch begins with a slip knot, and it continues by looping the yarn around the hook and pulling it through the first loop. Practice the chain stitch, remembering to stay relaxed...

Operating a sewing machine depends on the type of machine, but generally, all sewing machines are equipped to sew a variety of stitches, to stitch backwards and to change the size of each stitch....

Buying a sewing machine involves considering how well it functions, the features it offers, how easy it is to stitch backwards and how it makes a button hole. Purchase a solid sewing machine made...

The crochet slip stitch requires inserting the hook through a hole in the previous stitch, wrapping the yarn around the hook and pulling it through both loops on the hook. Use the crochet slip...

When learning to cross stitch, mount the fabric in the embroidery hoop to keep it taut, pull the needle and thread from underneath and stitch small X-stitches right next to each other. Follow the...

Embroidered motorcycle patches can easily be stitch onto a jacket by hand using a heavy duty needle to pierce through denim or leather. Stitch on an embroidered patch, anchoring the starting and...

For hand sewing, cross stitch craft kits can easily be ordered through crafts stores, and they generally include a fabric pattern, an embroidery hoop and different colored threads. Order a cross...

In hand sewing, the backstitch is similar to the slip stitch, but its backward stitching pattern offers more reinforcement to the seam. Learn the backstitch, starting underneath the fabric and...

In hand sewing, to design a cross stitch, draw out an image or print out an image from the computer, lay it over the fabric and embroidery hoop and stitch on top of the design with different...

Sewing a slip stitch requires placing the fabric together, pulling the needle up from underneath, pushing the needle back down halfway and then pulling it out through the top again. Practice this...

To sew on a patch to a garment, iron out the patch or fabric, pull the needle up from underneath and do a whip stitch around the edges to tack it down. Stitch a patch to jeans, decorative pillows...

Sewing a blind stitch requires folding a hem in, sewing on the inside of the fold and catching very small pieces of each side with the needle for an invisible seam. Sew a blind stitch, using a...

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.

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...

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 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...

For knitted socks, the Kitchener stitch is used to close up the toe of the sock. Knit a Kitchener stitch with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on yarn crafts.

There are many knitting terms that are in patterns, such as abbreviations and stitch names. Learn the terms in knitting patterns with tips from a professional knitting instructor in this free...

When knitting a sweater, use a purl stitch for the ribbing. Learn how to knit a rib stitch for a sweater in this free video on knitting basics for beginners from an experienced knitter.

When knitting a sweater, use stitch holders to keep the neckline in position. Stitch the neckline for a knit sweater with the tips in this free video on knitting basics for beginners from an...

When knitting a sweater, use the purl stitch for button holes. Stitch the button holes for a knit sweater in this free video on knitting basics for beginners from an experienced knitter.

Learn the traditional knit stitch with these simple knitting instructions. Discover how to do a knit stitch with expert tips from a knitting instructor in this free video about how to knit.