Information for Beginners
Learn to knit with the free hand knitting articles listed here!
Buying Yarn Conventions versus the Internet  Other places to buy yarn Cabled Cast On  Learn how to work a cable cast on. Choosing a Sweater Pattern to Knit  How do you decide what to knit as a first project. Choose a pattern that will get you started on a lifetime of knitting garments. Choosing Your Materials for Your First Sweater  Before beginning your sweater take a minute and consider what yarn to use to make the process fun and not frustrating. Common Knitting Abbreviations  Knitting is like any other field or hobby it has it’s own language. Once you learn this language you will be able to read patterns and knitting instructions without any trouble, but you do have to know some abbreviations and chart notations first. Decreases in Your Knitting  Learn to decrease using the Knit 2 together and the SSK technique. How to judge a knitting book  Knitting books abound, how do you choose the one that suits you best. How to make a Knit Stitch  Learn to make the knit stitch in this article. How to make a Purl Stitch  Learn how to make a purl stitch. How to Select the Correct Sweater Size  Selecting the correct size of a sweater to make isn't as difficult as it appears. Here are a few steps to make the process simple. Increase Stitches in Knitting  Here are two increases you can use in your knitting. One is visible and one is nearly invisible. Keeping a Knitting Journal  Keeping a knitting journal helps you keep track of all of your projects and keeps you from repeating past mistakes or allows you to capitalize on successes. Knitted Cast On  Learn how to make a knitted cast on or how to knit on. Knitting to finish or knitting as a process  Do you have a lot of items you have started knitting, but never finished. You are not alone. Knitting for you may be a process. Long Tail Cast on  This article show how to create a long-tailed cast on, with pictures. More Knitting Increases  Even more ways to increase stitches in your knitting. Past Scarves - Make Hats and Fingerless Gloves  Once you have mastered or gotten tired of scarf knitting what should you do next? Yarn Weights From Thick to Thin  Yarn weights explored. What is the best weight yarn to use and what is the stitch per inch associated with each size of yarn.
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