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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...

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...

While circular needles are most often used to create circular knitting pieces, which is called knitting in the round, some knitters prefer to use them for all their knitting, even flat pieces....

Making a scarf is the perfect project for using up waste yarn that you have lying around from other knitting projects. Scarves can be long or short, skinny or so wide that they are almost shawls....

The Brother 830 knitting machine is a device that consists of a two main parts--a needle bed and a hand-held carriage. Over time, some of the bed's needles may break or become otherwise...

The Singer company produced flat-bed knitting machines that worked on the carriage principle, in which the yarn is threaded through a cam box and is passed over the needles which hook the yarn,...

If you're about to tackle a knitting project that requires working in the round, you'll likely use circular knitting needles. Circular needles feature a flexible cord that connects two needle...

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...

Color knitting allows you the opportunity to experiment with patterns, pictures in your work, lettering and more. There are two types of colorwork in knitting: intarsia and fair isle. Both require...

Finding cheap and suitable clothes for your doll can be quite a problem, especially if she is an unusual size. I always found that the best and cheapest way, was to make them myself.My daughter...

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...

A Brother punch card knitting machine allows users to create garments and accessories quickly and easily. The company no longer manufactures the machines, but there are many available for purchase...

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...

Donating hand knit items for preemies is great way to enjoy your love of knitting while also benefiting a worthy cause. In 2007, Stitches from the Heart, a charity located in Santa Monica, Calif.,...

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...

Stitch holders for knitting are incredibly easy to make using scrap wire that you may have around the house or that can be cheaply purchased from a hardware store. The gauge of the wire varies,...

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...

If knitting (or crocheting) is your creative passion, you need a way to keep your knitting projects organized and in one convenient place. Consider making a personalized knitting binder to keep...

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,...

Sewing patterns, knitting, crotchet, and crafting books as well as cookbooks can become quite expensive to purchase. However, if one has access to the internet and a working printer, then all of...

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...

Make a knitting needle case to organize all your needle sizes and knitting supplies. This needle case can be rolled up and tucked in a yarn tote as easy transport for a knitter on the go. Create a...

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.

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...

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...

Will every yarn work for every knitting project? Thinner yarns and thicker yarns, different yarn contents, striped and unstriped, and what if you're felting?--Before you let yourself fall in love...

You can make your finished knitted projects even more beautiful by attaching a handmade card. Not only is it professional-looking, but the card also can offer information about the materials you...

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...

There are wooden, aluminum and plastic needles. There are long needles, short needles, double pointed and round circular needles. The project will determine what size and length needles you will...

When you're ready to start knitting you'll want some accessories, all of which can be found at your local knitting store, on line or in thrift stores.

Gossamer knitting and lace knitting are quite similar. The main differences lie in the materials used in the final effect. Gossamer is lighter and more delicate than lace.

One important skill for beginning knitters to master is choosing the right needle for each specific project. Metal needles. Plastic needles. Wooden needles. UK size 7 versus US size 7. How the...

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...

Alpaca is a fiber harvested from an animal known by the same name and a close relative to the llama. There are two basic types of alpaca fibers. Suri alpaca is composed of long, fine fibers and is...

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...

This is how I learned to Cast On for Knitting. You will learn too.

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...

These aren't your grandma's knitting patterns. Knitting is officially hip, and patterns have evolved to reflect current styles and trends. Between magazines, the Web and local yarn stores, you can...

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....

Everyone dreams of turning a hobby into a profit. The popularity of hand knitting, for instance, has inspired some knitters to quit their day jobs.

The Singer Deluxe Knitting Machine is a toy. It is meant to inspire little boys and girls to get interested in fiber arts. It works on the principle of every other knitting machine, but without...

Circular knitting needles are used to create knitted fabric in closed circular rounds. They consist of a flexible cable with a knitting needle on each end and come in lengths ranging from 12 to 60...

Make clay pendants for your jewelry designs with polymer clay and a little creativity. You can stamp any design that you like onto the clay, sculpt letters and shapes with the clay or freehand a...

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...

In knitting, the Yarn Over, or YO as it is often abbreviated, is one of the simplest stitches to perform. It is a very easy way to increase stitches and it creates an opening or hole in the...