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Knitting Kits for Beginners

by Cathy McClellan

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Try something new and knit a new shawl or sweater. Even knit socks for the family. Knitting kits are available for beginners, however, this handy guide to kits and stitching techniques will ensure you make the perfect sweater.

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  • How to Choose Knitting Needles

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    Learn how to find scarf patterns for knitting a scarf in this free video. Read More

  • About Knitting Stitches

    Although there are only two main knitting stitches, knit and purl, there are many variations of these two fundamental stitches. It's what you do with knit and purl stitches Read More

  • About Knitting Needles

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  • Round Needle Knitting

    Learn how to knit with round needles in this free home hobby video. Read More

  • Knitting Supplies

    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 Read More

  • Knitting Pattern Terms

    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 Read More

  • Knitting: Reading Stitches

    Reading stitches in knitting is a helpful skill to keep track of the knitted work. Learn to read stitches with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on yarn crafts. Read More

  • How to Begin the First Stitch in Knitting

    Knitting can be tough, especially if you are not familiar with the basic knitting patterns and stitches. Once you become familiar with a stitch pattern, knitting will Read More

  • Knitting: Unknitting

    In knitting, unknitting is often required to go back and fix previous work. Unknit stitching mistakes with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on yarn crafts. Read More

  • How to Cast On in Knitting

    To cast on in knitting, leave a little length on the short end of the yarn, cross the strings and place the needle through, following up with the thumb through the loop. Read More

  • How to Cast Off in Knitting

    To cast off in knitting, also known as binding off, it requires a bit more yarn than a regular knitted row, as each stitch is pulled over the next and off the end of the Read More

  • Knitting: American Purl Stitch

    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 Read More

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