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Even if you can’t wait to get started on that new knitting pattern, make sure that your tension measures up with this 3 step guide to help you to control your tension in knitting. Every knitting pattern has a tension guide, which is usually given using stocking stitch. This guide is the most important factor in … Read more
The basic knitting instructions that I will always remember are ‘in, over, through, out.’ This post may contain affiliate links. When I was a child and learning to knit, I remember my mum chanting these words to me, until eventually, my brain started chanting them on its own. As with learning to do anything, repetition … Read more
If you want to know how to knit lace, I have a pretty simple way right here. No, it is not like the traditional lace you see in the picture here, but when you use wool to make lace it also has a really pretty effect. The trick when knitting lace is to keep the tension … Read more
If you are not sure how to start or even go about loom knitting, here are some easy loom knitting instructions and tips for you on video. Loom knitting is fun and easy, and best of all loom knitting is a lot faster than conventional hand knitting with needles! You can make many wonderful things … Read more
Loom knitting video’s are really very useful when you are learning to do this sort of knitting, and luckily there are so many available on the internet that you can start off with. By following these video’s you will be knitting like a pro on your own loom very soon. Loom Knitting is very simple … Read more
If you are just starting out on your knitting journey, then you will most probably be looking online for some easy knitting patterns beginners can use. There are many sources of knitting patterns beginners can use online, but sometimes it is better to have a book that you can open anytime and make a pattern … Read more
Here is some knitting help that you may find useful from time to time. I have tried to source the most common knitting mistakes that I make and my friends make and put together an article entitled Knitting Help. Knitting Help on 4 of the most Common Knitting Mistakes Problem 1: How Do I Stop … Read more
If you are an avid knitter, then you will be looking for the best circular knitting needles that you can get. At some stage or another, you are going to need them. Circular knitting needles are fun to work with. They allow you to make many things, including sweaters, socks, hats and bags, all without … Read more
There are many types of knitting yarn and most of them are suitable for use in knitting. Choices differ in fiber content, texture, weight, and ply. Here is a list of the most frequently used yarn chosen for knitting. Cotton yarns are also used for knitting, but more often for crochet work, so I haven’t … Read more
If you are new to knitting and you are wondering how to knit a shawl, look no further, as it is both simple and quick. In no time at all, you will have yourself a new and highly desirable fashion item. How To Knit A Shawl For this shawl, a soft mohair yarn is used, … Read more
