Learn how to do all kinds of knitting stitches with the step-by-step instructions in these knitting tutorials from Howcast.
Are you a seasoned knitter or maybe you've always wanted to learn how to knit? We'll teach you the basics and help you move on to more advanced skills.
1. How to basic cast on in knitting The knit cast on is a great method for beginners and also useful when casting on mid-project. A variation of this, called a cable cast on, is where you put the knitting needle between two stitches instead of in the stitch. ...
The knit stitch consists of pulling a loop of yarn through an existing loop on the needle. Here are some step by step instructions for how this is accomplished.Step 1: Cast on one row of stitches. How many stitches you cast on will be determined by your pattern....
Cast on stitches Start with a slip stitch to use as the first stitch. Place your thumb and index finger between the two strands and grab them with your pinky finger and ring finger. First, cast on a knit stitch. Pass the needle underneath the strand in front and then around the st...
stretchy edge that works well for stockinette stitch or for ribbing. It's easy to knit from, easy to pick up stitches from, and is also the fastest cast-on I know, once you get the hang of it. It's even faster than Single Cast-On when you take into account that this method create...
There are many ways to cast on and because you will usually be picking up along or seaming this edge at the top of the back neck, any of them is really fine. My go-to is the long-tail method, so I’ve included it here. If you are casting on a lot of stit
Then knit all stitches to the end of the row. What is the difference between cast off and bind off? In the US we generally say “bind off” to refer to finishing the edge of a knitting project, while in the UK, they generally say “cast off”. Whichever term your pattern uses, ...
This is my favorite cast on method, I use it almost exclusively. It creates an even, stretchy edge that works well for stockinette stitch or for ribbing. It’s easy to knit from, easy to pick up stitches from, and is probably the fastest cast-on, once you get the hang of it. It’...
How to do knit stitches How to do purl stitches How to cast on How to cast off Once you are comfortable with those basic techniques you will probably be dying to try something more challenging than just knitting a plain square or rectangle (although many very useful knitted items are quite...