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This is the second article about how to knit. I will go into some detail about the different types of yarn. The type of yarn you use will determine how your finished product will look.
Your clothes are no longer in the cupboard. The floor is covered with yarn projects in various stages of completion. Holidays are planned in conjunction with the new releases of wool, and you...
Hooked on knitting? You're not alone--it's the latest craze. Invite your friends to join you while you knit one, purl two, and spin yarns. Even teens are getting into it--boys as well as girls....
Knitters are always looking for new patterns to try. Here are some ways to find free knitting patterns online.
If you’re charity knitting already, you have probably knit baby afghans or booties for the hospital, lap rugs for disabled veterans, or even woolen sweaters for refugees. One group that is all...
It is not as difficult as it may seem to knit and donate to charity. Many knitters enjoy creating hand made items to donate for a good cause; and there are many charitable organizations that are...
Knitting is a fun, relaxing craft that can produce thoughtful gifts, useful garments and more - but you need to get started first. Here's how to get started casting on your first stitches.
Blogging is a very popular pastime and a great way to share and connect with people all over the world. Knitting blogs are very popular and, if you're a knitter, starting a knitting blog is an...
Collecting vintage knitting patterns gives knitters a chance to spark their creativity and expand their skills. Many vintage patterns were created for more complex projects, such as knitted...
Share your love of knitting by selecting the right supplies and materials for your knitting party. Since the casual environment of a party in your home is the perfect opportunity to introduce this...
Knitting can be a solitary, quiet activity, but at a party where knitting is the main attraction, the sounds of knitting needles clicking together need not be the only soundtrack. Create a...
Getting kids involved with craft activities such as knitting at a young age is a proven way to improve their fine motor skills as well as their attention spans. Plan a party around hand craft...
Knitting is a time-honored activity that is rich with tradition. One of the best parts of knitting is the tight sense of community that it inspires. Knitters are notoriously friendly with and...
Who would have thought that knitting would become a "cool" pastime? That's right, knitting is no longer just for nannies! The hobby has grown in popularity recently, making it easy to...
So you have successfully confirmed your suspicion that there is a knitter in the household. The question now arises is how to live with the affliction.
When you first start knitting, it's likely you will become overwhelmed with the different needle chooses out there. Choosing needles isn't a science, but an art. Read on for some tips to keep in...
As quick-to-stitch knitting projects gain popularity, it can be harder for knitters to find pretty knitting patterns that incorporate more than just basic techniques and yarns. However, pretty...
Non-knitters may not realize it but blogging is a huge part of the Internet knitting community. Everyone from your everyday knitter to famous knitters like the Yarn Harlot have a blog. It's a...
Wood knitting needles are perfect for knitters who don't like the click-clack sound that metal needles sometimes make. Wood needles are also good for beginning knitters because the wood is a less...
Knitters usually end up not only with a sizable collection of yarn, but also the accessories that knitters need to make the most of their projects. Besides needles, knitters need an assortment of...
Knitting can be fun, but who wants to knit alone? With the internet, you can find lots of other knitters to talk to, befriend and share ideas with!
Like Mount Everest, the sock is just something knitters need to do to challenge themselves and their skills. Novice knitters quiver at the thought of using four, yes, four needles and knitting...
Some knitters think creating knitted cables looks complicated because it requires manipulating a third needle, which is a cable needle. The process can be simplified just by choosing a cable...
Knowing just a few basic knitting techniques gives anyone the potential to make their own hats, sweaters, socks, blankets and bags. Once you master a couple of stitches, learning to read and...
Two needles, a ball of yarn and two basic stitches are all you need to knit. But, knitting can be much more complicated that that. Knitting forms a fabric one stitch, or loop, at a time so that a...
Circular needles are an excellent option for many knitting projects. They work well for knitting flat or in the round, and can be easier on the hands for large projects. Circular knitting needles...
Continental knitting is a simple variation of knitting technique that anyone can learn. Many experienced knitters alternate between English and Continental knitting, and knowing how to work with...
If you haven't gotten the memo, knitting is cool again - it's not just your grandmother's hobby anymore. Twenty and thirty-something women (and men!) are picking up knitting needles everywhere,...
Novice knitters and experienced knitters alike enjoy the quick scarf project. Making a scarf is an excellent project for teaching a new knitter the basics of this skill. By the time the scarf is...
If you're nifty with knitting needles and always garnering compliments on your handcrafted creations, the time may be right to launch a small business that lets you make extra money doing what you...
Construction of commercial and handmade cotton socks is essentially the same basic process. The yarn is selected according to the use of the socks. Fine cotton is used in dress socks, and...
Knowing how to crochet is a useful tool for knitters to finish up garments. Learn to crochet with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on crocheting basics.
Some knitters carry a variety of knitting supplies, such as patterns, tackle boxes and point protectors. Find out more about knitting supplies with expert tips from a knitting instructor in this...
By knitting a gauge for a sweater, knitters can determine if the sweater will turn out to be the right size. Knit a gauge pattern for a sweater with the tips in this free video on knitting basics...
Knitting is a favored pastime of celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Julia Roberts. This isn't your grandmother's hobby anymore. Younger men and women are beginning to pick up their...
Knitting is a method of creating fabric by making loops in yarn or string with two sticks called knitting needles. Essentially, any two pointy sticks can be used to knit with. But, with at least a...
In its simplest form, a knitting machine produces flat pieces of fabric (like the sections of a sweater, pillow cover or an afghan) on a long, narrow bed of hooks that hold loops of yarn. The...
Learning how to knit is simple even for left-handed people. Knitting left-handed can make reading patterns harder, so left-handed crafty types might want to consider learning the "continental...
Christmas time presents many opportunities for knitting. Many decorative motifs are associated with the season including stars, snowflakes and Christmas trees that can easily be charted for...
As every knitter knows, you can't have enough needles. Every pattern and every project seems to take a slightly different size needle or a different kind, such as straight, circular, cable or...
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.
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