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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
If you are a beginner knitter, the perfect way to start is to learn how to knit a blanket. If you would like to know how to knit a blanket or think that it may take too long to do, think again. Knitting a blanket for beginners couldn’t be simpler, and here is how you … Read more
I recently came across bramble stitch knitting for the first time ever and was battling to follow the pattern. I ended up having to Google how to do it and this is the video that showed me exactly what to do. Because the knitting comes out looking like diamond-shaped clusters, the stitch is also called … Read more
Here is a bit about the purl stitch in knitting and how to knit purl stitch for beginners. For more knitting for beginner videos, you can click here. What is Purl Stitch? If you do any knitting, purl is one of the most common stitches used in knitting patterns next to garter stitch. Purl stitch … Read more
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between stocking stitch and reverse stocking stitch in knitting? I have because they both look the same to me. So I knitted two squares. The first was done in stocking stitch and the second reverse stocking stitch just to photograph and see what the difference actually was. … Read more
I have a lovely pattern for a bobbled cloth, but am not quite sure how to knit bobbles, or follow the pattern, I did a bit of research online. What is a Bobble? A bobble is basically a collection of stitches knitted by increasing several times into one stitch, turning the work, doing purl going … Read more
Once you have decided on a knitting pattern, here is some advice on how to follow a knitting pattern, or how to read a knitting pattern for the best results. Before You Start To Knit Before you start to even think about the knitting part, make sure you buy yarn closest to the one recommended … Read more
Once you have been knitting for a while, you will definitely want to move onto more advanced hand knitting stitches. This adds to the excitement of creating a more artistic finished product and pushes you to learn some new skills within your hobby. If you want to get some ideas for hand knitting stitches, you … Read more
Here are some basic instructions on how to knit for beginners. While lots of people consider knitting outdated and something that only old people do, I am constantly amazed at how many people are knitting at the moment again or even learning to knit. It’s even gaining popularity with the men again. Knitting is a … Read more
In this article, I will give you some tips and ideas on how to teach your child to knit. Knitting, although some will say is old-fashioned, is actually very good for both the brain and hand-eye coordination. It can also help your child to concentrate better, as learning to knit does require lots of concentration (and … Read more
