Knitting Site
	Marjorie Colletta BellaOnline's Knitting Editor

Animated Knitting Techniqes [offsite link]
From DnT Inc., nifty animations illustrating the basics, plus more advanced technique like short row wrapping, i-cord and duplicate stitch.

Basic Skills [offsite link]
From the British Hand Knitting Confederation, this site covers the basics, including details on yarn weight, tension, needles and abbreviations. Click on the "Learn to Knit" link for diagrams and instructions for casting on, the knit stitch and casting off.

Better Homes and Gardens Crafts-Knitting Basics [offsite link]
From the popular women´s magazine, the basics and beyond, complete with color diagrams and clear instructions.

Common Threads Online Classroom [offsite link]
Want to learn, but having trouble following written instructions or finding a teacher in your area? Then consider this nifty (and free!) introductory video series from Common Threads Fiber Arts Store. Find the basics for new knitters here, then follow the "Video Knitting Club" link in the bottom right hand corner of the site for more advanced techniques.

Craftown-Knitting Instructions [offsite link]
Basic introduction to casting on/off, knit, purl and other stitches, abbreviations, etc. Includes diagrams.

Jack and Erin [offsite link]
Free knitting patterns with basic and advanced knit techniques.

Vogue Knitting Tech Center [offsite link]
From the popular knitting magazine, basic instructions for slipknot, casting on, knit and purl stitches and cast off. Includes information on terminology, abbrevations and correct guage. I especially like the diagrams, as they are clear and easy to follow.

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