Because tinking takes a little bit more time to do than frogging does, it's best to save tinking for those mistakes that happen within your current row of stitches. Unknitting each stitch individually is monotonous, and if you're trying to tink multiple rows, you'll end up wasting a l...
Work number of sts told in pattern, turn, lift the first stitch, tighten thread, work the row back. When knitting next row and passing the short row turn, make sure to tighten thread to avoid a hole. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you ...
overwhelming. Our beginners' knitting videos are packed full of helpful tutorials and tips on everything from knitting your first row to experimenting with super simple stitches - and once you've learned to knit, there's even a step-by-step project to practice your new skills at the end!
Using your index finger or a knitting needle, a pen, or a pencil, trace the stitches of the row directly below the row you want to count. Count each stitch as you go, keeping track of the number. When you reach the end of the row, make a mental note of the number you counted, ...
to even smaller than normal knitting if you agitate it long enough. One thing to note: Felting shrinks the object a bit more height-wise than it does width-wise. A square-knit sample may end up as much as 20% shorter, maybe even more if you really felt the heck out of it. If ...
Knit stitch is the most common stitch in knitting to create rows of 'V' shaped knots with your yarn and needles. By knitting row after row you can formgarter stitch- the simplest form of knitted fabric, perfect for a beginner to give a go! What makes knit stitch different frompurl stitc...
How do you cast off when you're knitting? A cast off (also called a “bind off”)creates an end to your knitting. It's a safe and neat way to seal off the stitches so that they don't unravel. To cast off knitting, start on a new row, and knit two stitches loosely. It's im...
This free knitting pattern for beginners (or experienced knitters who want a fast satisfying knit) gives you easy to follow instructions for how to make a fun bobble hat for the whole family. Once you have mastered the basic knit and purl stitches you will be able to knit up this easy ha...
You start knitting and you'll stop after just one more row...suddenly it's after midnight You start working in some knitting 'me' time, quiet time to destress - knitting is great for that You see a gorgeous sweater and you try to figure out the stitch pattern ...
Short-row shaping is literally knitting a “short,” or partial, row before turning and working back in the other direction. It allows you to knit three-dimensional shapes or curved edges. I use it in these patterns to shape necklines and hemlines. There are many methods of knitting short...