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While fishing line is not a particularly forgiving knitting material, it can form an interesting knitted fabric. Fishing line may be used to knit practical items, including kitchen scrubbies, or...

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...

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...

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...

Now that winter is coming, your doll will need some warmer clothes! A good place to start is at the top with a cosy, knitted bonnet. This is a nice little project that will interest your child 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...

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,...

A knifty knitter loom can be used to create several types of knitting stitches. The knifty knitter loom is first wrapped, then the technique used to "knit off" the loom determines the...

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 is not for older folks anymore. I am an avid knitter and I am in my 30's. I know that knitting sounds like it is really hard but once you have the basics, you will be able to knit...

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...

Cycling outfitters and suppliers are beginning to offer wool knit jerseys reminiscent of traditional cycling garments. According to Terry Zmrhal of the Ultra Marathon Cycling Association, wool...

If you don't have the money--or desire--to purchase a swanky storebought yoga mat bag or set of straps, why not create your own? If you can cast on, bind off and do the knit stitch, you can...

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.

I once heard that knitting is the new yoga. It could be because knitting is extremely relaxing. In my opinion, knitting is better than yoga because, you cannot yoga someone a gift. I have...

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 many different ways to use yarn to make a plant holder. Macrame, crochet and knitting patterns for plant holders use varying degrees of difficulty. In each case, you need skills to do...

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 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 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.

Despite the fact that it seems like a huge project, making a rug on a peg loom is rather easy. It doesn't take long to make a rug on a long loom; you just need to know a few basic stitches and how...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

Some of the oldest dolls discovered by archeologists have been constructed from textiles. Throughout history, dolls have been expensive toys to play with and collect. Many doll makers created...

Boot socks are knitted in worsted weight yarn. They are comfortable and practical, whether worn for critical warmth under work boots or around the house as an easy alternative to a slipper. Men's...

Those who can crochet and knit have a variety of options for using these skills at Christmas. Christmas gifts, decorations, charitable donations, and craft sales are all ways to use these skills.

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...

Knitted baby booties make a wonderful gift. If you're making booties for cool weather, consider making booties that resemble the popular Ugg-brand boots. You can make the booties to fit size 3 to...

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...

One of the most identifiable signs for breast cancer awareness is a pink ribbon. There are several things you can knit to identify yourself as a supporter of this cause. The projects range from...