Draw a loop through the stitch then drop the original stitch off left hand needle. Continue working in this way until all the stitches are on right hand needle. How to do Garter Stitch (gst) Garter stitch is produced by knitting every stitch on every row. The same effect is achieved by...
Well, Like many other knitters out there I had a hard time finishing a knitting project. They can take a long time and it can be discouraging. So I went on a search for a faster way to knit, I found videos of women using giant needles, but those were too pricey. I went on to f...
Have you ever had a great sweater that was just a little too plain? A touch of hand stitching on a handmade sweater makes it extra special, and Warunee Bolstad from Plystre Knitwear is here to show us how to do it! Embroidery is a really simple and fun way to add additional embelli...
If you don't want to try both, and you just want to choose a method and go, here's a starting point: Do you already crochet, holding the yarn in the left hand? Or do you find it easy to improvise and adapt hand movements? Try Continental. Do you want a sure-fire knitting ...
So, insert the left-hand needle into the mother stitch. Then let the daughter stitch just fall off the right hand needle. Now the mother stitch is back on the left hand needle where she belongs as we un-knit the work. How To Tink Your Knitting and Your Purls ...
Although knitting is not difficult - anyone can learn how to do it - it does involve learning some fairly intricate hand movements which will (with practice) become almost automatic, but while you are still learning you are likely to feel as if your digits are all thumbs!
When finishing a knitting project, especially when weaving in loose ends or seaming pieces together, a yarn needle is an essential tool for achieving a clean and polished result. How Do You Block Hand Knitted Hats? Blocking a hand-knitted hat is a process that helps to shape and set the ...
When it comes to which hand you hold your yarn in, the knitting world is pretty divided. There are five basic knitting styles based on the way the yarn is held and wrapped around the working needle.
Are you scared of knitting socks? So many knitters’ knees knock at the thought of ‘turning a heel’ or managing the magic loop, but the best way to conquer a fear is to jump in and have a go! To knit a basic sock, all you need to be able to do is knit and purl - and the...
First.. let’s take a look at finger knitting basics and how to make your “stitches” by creating a weave around your fingers. How to Finger Knit Open your hand and face the palm towards you. Hold the wool comfortably with your thumb. Wrap the wool behind your index finger and in ...