Why Do You Knit? Every knitter can answer this question without hesitation when describing the joys and irritations of creating beautiful handmade things with knitting needles. All knitters can remember their very first project, and a few may still treasure it as a keepsake (although I threw mine away because it didn’t look like a potholder after all). No matter, the reasons people knit are as varied and different as they are. Here are a few I’ve collected through the years.
Unlike other forms of embroidery or sewing, knitting requires at least two needles to make a project. There are basically three types of knitting needles. The type of needle you choose is based on the knitting instructions and gauge of the finished project.
If you can imagine an audio blog for people who knit, crochet and craft with yarn; then you will enjoy YarnCraft. Created by Lion Brand Yarns, its audio-podcasts are similar to a radio program that you can download or listen to from the internet [...]
The needle gauge is a handy tool for a knitter. The gauge has 15 holes (sizes 1 to 19) to size your needle as well as a 2 ruler (in 1/4 increments) to check your stitch and row gauge [...]
Learn the basics of knitting from casting on that first stitch to binding off the last row – from three expert instructors with The Knitting Guild of America. This easy-to-follow video takes you step by step through your very first project [...]
Delightfully compact, beautiful bamboo needle set for those knitters who need variety on the go! This economical set includes: 6 pairs of bamboo needle heads, sizes [...]
Want to teach a child to knit? Give him or her a DVD! On The Art of Knitting 4 Kids DVD you will meet Ryan, an adorable six year old knitter, who had taught his own grandmother to knit! He will be a huge influence on kids five years and up as he teaches a variety of aspects of knitting like Casting On and Criss Cross Applesauce…
The “Learn to Knit” 3DVD SUPER SET – American Knitter is designed for beginners. It will take you step by step, perfectly paced to teach you how to knit…
Since the bind-off edge should be the same tension as the knitted piece, stitches should be bound off evenly and according to pattern. While most stitchers understand this rule as well as what to do if you bind off too tightly or loosely; trying to figure out how to keep the last stitch from becoming a shapeless loop can be elusive. Here are a few recommendations from experienced knitters [...]
Image from the Sock Pixie This one is from the Sock Pixie, who has designed a mini socks knitting pattern to help raise awareness and funds to … [Read More...]
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