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Circular knitting is also known as knitting in the round and allows the knitter to keep knitting in a circle. Try circular knitting with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video series on hand crafts.
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Circular knitting is also called knitting in the round, and oftentimes the knitter is only facing the knit stitch. Do circular knitting with circular needles or double-pointed needles with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on knitting in the round.
When doing circular knitting, a mock circle gauge allows the knitter to stay on the knit stitch. Do a mock circle gauge in circular knitting with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on knitting in the round.
In circular knitting, a long tail cast on is a good technique to start knitting a hat. Begin a hat in circular knitting with a long tail cast on with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on knitting in the round.
When knitting hat brims with circular knitting, usually the brims are more elastic. Make a hat brim in circular knitting with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on knitting in the round.
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 knitting a hat with circular knitting techniques, basic decreases are done to bring the hat up smaller to the top of the head. Do basic decreases in circular knitting with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on knitting in the round.
In circular knitting, double-pointed needles are used when circular needles are difficult to manipulate. Use double-pointed needles in circular knitting with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on knitting in the round.
In circular knitting, double pointed-needles are used to shape the crown of a hat. Shape the crown of a hat in circular knitting with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on knitting in the round.
Knitting every two stitches together is the last step in making a baby hat with circular knitting. Finish a baby hat in circular knitting with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on knitting in the round.
In circular knitting, the earflaps for an earflap hat are made first. Make a hat with earflaps in circular knitting with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on knitting in the round.
A double-pointed needle is used in circular knitting to do make one increases. Do a make one increase in circular knitting with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on knitting in the round.
For circular knitting, the earflaps for an earflap hat are incorporated into the cast on technique. Cast on to make an earflap hat in circular knitting with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on knitting in the round.
After knitting an earflap hat in circular knitting, an I-cord can be put on the hat. Put on an I-cord when making a hat in circular knitting with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on knitting in the round.
In circular knitting for earflap hats, an alternate to an I-cord is braided ties. Make braided ties in circular knitting with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on knitting in the round.
When doing crocheted trimming in circular knitting, the first step is to do a slipknot. Do a crocheted trim in circular knitting with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on knitting in the round.
Knitting is more hip and popular than ever. Check any number of bookstores. There are several volumes of knitting patterns: everything from bikinis to purses. A new generation of expressive yarns make the creation of eye-catching clothes and accessories easier than ever. Knitting asserts independence from traditional clothing manufacturers, and is the perfect outlet for personal style. Circular knitting, or knitting in the round, is a form of knitting that creates a seamless tube. When knitting circularly, the knitting is cast on and the circle of stitches is joined. In this free video series, a knitting teacher demonstrates circular knitting techniques for making a hat. Tips for knitting brims, ear flaps and crowns are provided, as are techniques like the basic decrease and using double-point and stocknet.
Pam Grushkin Pam Grushkin learned to knit at a young age from her mother. First as a passion and lifeline, knitting is now her chosen career. Grushkin has been teaching knitting to people of all ages for four years both at yarn stores and independently. Knitting is not only her hobby and job, but it also represents being part of a greater community of people who share in their joy of yarn, fiber, color, creating and people. Knitting (and crocheting) is a wonderful hobby that enables people to be creative, meditative in a craft and productive in a unique way. In today's fast paced lifestyle, it's a way to slow down and relax.dkdk
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