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This cardigan has a v shaped neck with a neat garter band and it goes with everything.
Learn how to measure gauge in the stockinette stitch with expert tips in this free video series on knitting basics for beginners.
Splints are used to immobilize and provide support to the area of the body that is injured. If you have a sprain or a broken bone and can't be seen by a physician immediately, you should use a...
Barbie is the 8-inch fashionista who's got it all. The one thing she doesn't have yet is a custom knit dress designed by you. Here's how you can knit a simple knee-length dress for your little model.
While knitting can be a fun and relaxing hobby-the tangle of needles, yarn and your finished product in your lap as you turn the work between the front and back-can be less so. I tend to knit...
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...
Once you have learned the basics of knitting, more diverse stitches can be mastered with a little time and practice. One such stitch, the Diagonal Garter Stitch, is a variation of the garter...
To make any shaped items when knitting stockinette, especially garments, it is important to use increases and decreases to create the shape of the knitted fabric. In some cases, the decrease must...
This particular pattern is a little tricky and requires the focus of even the most advanced knitter. It requires a knowledge of how to knit and purl, how to work in stockinette stitch, and you'll...
A beret is a great hat for a casual or sophisticated look. It is also an easy hat to knit. This quick project can be started and completed in one evening. You will need a worsted weight yarn to...
The mock cable stitch nicely counters your basic stockinette stitch. It takes the stockinette stitch and breaks it up with columns of a mock cable (meaning your stitches aren't really cabled; it...
A hat is an easy project to complete in only a few short hours. This hat is a simple design that is simple and easy to personalize. It can be made in solid colors or with strips. This is a great...
Foot warmers are similar to socks, but they have no heel. Foot warmers can be made from yarn of any weight, but heavier yarn is best for use during cold weather. Lightweight yarn is great for use...
This soft, snugly baby washcloth is a beautiful and practical gift for any expectant parent. The pattern is simple enough for a novice knitter to tackle, and the cotton yarn is machine washable...
Of all the knitting projects a novice stitcher can begin with, a scarf is classically the new-knitter-training-ground. Even experienced knitters love dashing off a scarf or two now and...
When cold weather sets in nothing beats a warm scarf to protect you from the elements. With different outfits, different seasons and a host of reasons to wear a scarf, you can't have too many. ...
In circular knitting, the switch to stockinette is made to knit every row. Switch to stockinette in circular knitting with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on knitting in the round.
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...
You can modify any simple cardigan pattern, whether long- or short-sleeved, to make a knitted shirt. The differences between a cardigan and a knitted shirt are that a shirt has a straight, rather...
Knitting is a relaxing hobby that can be enjoyed anywhere. The knitting of most patterns--a sweater, knitted hat or doll--requires a combination of the knit and purl stitch. This is referred to in...
Adding a knit pattern in children's socks requires only graph paper, colored pencils, and your design. The typical sock pattern has four parts: the cuff, the leg, the heel and the toe. The leg is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Lymphedema refers to swelling that occurs most often in your arms or legs when a blockage in your lymphatic system prevents the lymph fluid in your arm or leg from draining adequately. As the...
Hand-knit garments make exquisite gifts for babies. With their soft, cuddly texture, they appeal to youngsters and their parents. They also provide warmth and a sense of security. While blankets,...