Knitting by hand uses a pair of long needles to form the loops, moving a set of loops from one needle to another; the stitches are held on the needle.
Knitting may also be accomplished by using a knitting loom or with a knitting machine.
One of the most important decisions you must make when knitting is what knitting yarn to use for your project. The yarn you choose has everything to do with how your finished project looks and stands up to time and wear.
Abandoned knitting AKA abandoned ufos, is prevalent at my home. How about yours? Abandoned knitting projects are called UnFinished Objects or UFOs, and projects you are regularly working on are called Works in Progress or WIPs.
Many knitters fear sock knitting. To me, sock knitting is fun and magical. The magical part happens when I am turning a heel.
I am creating this list of my favorite sock knitting books, hoping that more knitters will learn to knit socks. Trust me; once you knit a pair of socks, you will be hooked.
One + One: Scarves Shawls and Shrugs is by Iris Schreier, author of Modular Knits, Reversible Knits & Lacy Little Knits, teaches the knitter to incorporate two different skeins into their knitting project.
Do you lose track of your rows when you knit or crochet? Then, this free Tracker Sheet for Knit or Crochet is what you need.
These seven knitted Christmas Stockings contain a variety of patterns, so there is something for everyone. Some simple ones ideal for beginning knitters, others you can personalize for your family and friends, and other fun styles.
No, yarn weight isn’t referring to how much a ball, skein, or hank weighs. In this case, yarn weight refers to the thickness of the yarn.
As a beginner knitter or crocheter, one of the most challenging things to figure out is what is a yarn weight, and what does it mean.
Best Knitting Reference Books is a listing of my go-to books. Some are small enough for my knitting bag. No matter how long a person has been knitting, sometimes your mind draws a blank. That is where these books have saved me more than once. For me, it is impossible to remember how to do the many stitches that knitting has to offer.
Are knitting abbreviations giving you a migraine? Download this list and keep it handy in your knitting bag and you will have them at your fingertips.
A knitting machine knits fabric. There are circular machines and long bed machines.
Learn how to design with Vickie Howell knitting a blanket.
Did you knit a Clapotis? Now, you can knit a Clafoutis inspired by the Clapotis.
Are you ready for the next step in Loom Knitting? Want to spice up your hats, scarves, bags, and more? Then, this is the Loom Knit Stitch Dictionary is for you!
A few months ago, Leisure Arts sent me their new “Ultimate Oval Loom” to use and write a review. Because of their request, I have developed a new appreciation for loom knitting.
Yes, you read that correctly–loom knitting explored! My first knitting loom experience was years ago with the big white plastic loom and a pick. Gauge was extra-large. You had to double/triple your yarn. Mostly, they were for hats and scarves. Instructions were only for, what we now call, the e-wrap cast on and knit. An e-wrap knit stitch is a twisted knit stitch.
