Learn To Knit - Knitting For Beginners

Cast On For Your First Knitting Project To start any knitting project you have to make the loops on the needle that you will then knit to form the fabric. This is known as casting on. There are many different methods for casting on, but two of the easiest for new knitters are the wrap cast on and the knit cast on. Performing a knit cast on is handy because you basically learn how to make the knit stitch at the same time, but the wrap cast on is also quick and easy, if not quite as firm. You might want to practice a bit before you make the final cast on for your knitting, making sure that all your loops are relatively even in tension. When you're ready to begin the project fully, cast on 20 stitches in the method of your choice.

Yarn Ends - Yarn Ends in Knitting A Q&A on hiding yarn ends in lace knitting by Jackie E-S Knitters ask – This is such a basic question, but I'm having problems weaving in the ends on my lace projects. I've been posed with this question before, and have come to realize that the question of "what to do with ends" is one thing that stops knitters from attempting lace! Many of the following tips and techniques discussed are applicable to knitting in general, so I hope that some of this may be valuable to you even if you are not (yet) a lace knitter. A continuous yarn My preferred scenario is not to have ends except at beginning and end of the knitting. If there is not a continuous length of yarn for the project, then a first strategy is to make the yarn a continuous length. The "stitching together" join Another method for joining yarn, especially useful when the yarn is not plied, or for slippery or non-feltable yarns, is what I will refer to as "stitching together". Planning ahead Weaving in Yes, avoid whenever possible.

do you mind if i knit: Some basics in crochet for you, before I start showing you the pattern for the sisterhood crochet blanket squares Hello! Nice to see you! Today I'm starting on the marathon explanation of my crochet square. I"m going to start with the basics, for new crocheters. I thought there might be some out there who would like to take up crochet, but aren't sure where to start. You've got your yarn in your left hand. Take the yarn that you are holding in your right hand and bring it up and over as above. Pick up your hook in your right hand, and poke it through the loop. Now pull that bit of yarn you hooked, through the loop, towards you. You've pulled it up, and now............... Holding on to the yarn in your right hand, pull at the yarn in your left hand. Pull the yarn untill the loop on the end of your crochet hook tightens into a knot, (but not too tight, you want it to be able to move along the hook). I suggest that you first get the positioning of your hook and yarn in your hands positioned right, it will make life so much easier, and I speak from hard experience here! Like this. like this, remember?

Knitting 101: Lesson One {Slipknot} One of my loves in this world is knitting. I love the soft yarns, the stretchiness, and the many different designs I can create with a few simple stitches. This week, I am going to post several tutorials to teach you to knit, so you can share my love of this skill. I apologize to anyone who is left-handed; I am right-handed, and all of my pictures/videos show knitting right-handed. There are a couple items to pick up to get you started: I suggest beginning with a set of large needles (size 10 or 11). Leaving the yarn around your left hand, reach down and grab the working yarn between your thumb and pointer finger on your left hand. Pull the yarn you just pinched through the loop on your hand (you will slide the loop off your hand). Pull both sides of the yarn to create the slipknot. Practice, practice, practice, and come back tomorrow for casting on.

5 Tips For Seaming Or Sewing Up Knit & Crochet Pieces May 9th, 2011 by Zontee There comes a time in most knitters’ and crocheters’ lives when you want to tackle a project that has seams to be sewn up, whether it’s a top, a hat, an afghan, or a cardigan. While many knitters & crocheters are wary of sewing, seams can be an important part of your project’s construction, providing structure and helping it to keep its shape, so it’s an important skill to learn. Some knitters & crocheters also worry that the seam will show, but as you can see from the picture of my partly seamed sweater, you can’t even tell where I’m joining the front and back of the sweater together! Besides, seaming doesn’t have to be difficult. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. With a little practice and a little patience, you’ll soon be a seaming queen (or king)!

new and noteworthy Posted by victoria //// 6 Comments this week on new and noteworthy let’s stick to the naturals, shall we? linens, and woods, and simple items that make your home subtly shine, without pronouncing themselves too strongly. just lovely, tasteful items if you will — ones that make home life better in simple ways. 1. pure love’s light trail strand lights; 2. their beautiful house doctor area rug; 3. wild olive wood chopsticks from swahili african modern; 4. fort standard glass vessel with cork from steven alan. 5. free people’s DIY hanging crochet plant holder; 6. wood & faulk leather coasters; 7. auntie oti napkin colored napkin set from steven alan; 8. hand drawn feather plate from Gx2 homegrown. 9. downloadable print by artist mathilde aubier via art hound; 10. design by conran white beep table lamp from jcpenney; 11. industrial swivel stool from three potato four.

TLC "Finishing: Seams & Weaving Yarn Tails" While it may be tempting to hurry through the finishing so you can finally see the completed project, it's important not to rush through sewing the seams and weaving yarn tails if you want the end result to look polished and professional. Block each piece before assembling, and allow the pieces to dry. This helps the edges remain flat as you work. Shoulder Seams (bound-off edges) Step 1: Lay both pieces flat, with right sides facing up. Step 2: Insert the needle from right to left under the two vertical legs of the first stitch on the piece farther from you (fig. 25a), then insert the needle from right to left under the next two vertical legs on the near piece, beginning in the same hole as the first stitch was made. Shoulder Seams: Figure 25a Step 3: Continue to alternate sides, inserting the needle from right to left under two strands and beginning in the same hole as the last stitch was made. Mattress Stitch Mattress Stitch: Figure 25b Backstitch Backstitch: Figure 26a

from Sheet to Maxi Skirt | A Small Snippet as you read this, i am probably sewing away with the precious women of 3Cords, while sporting these new maxi skirts that i sewed before i left. so i thought i’d schedule this post for you while i’m away, because i think some of you may want to add this to your summer wardrobe too! i found this tutorial here, (see my update at the end of this post regarding the tutorial) and pinned it a few months ago, labeling it “my next project.” i was instantly in love! so when i found a grey jersey sheet at Good Will a few weeks ago for $2.99, i knew it was time to whip out the ol’ Brother sewing machine! i pretty much followed her directions, except i made my ruffles a little wider than her’s, and they weren’t quite double the length, so they don’t ruffle quite as much. i also made the waistband smaller, because i wanted to make sure it was snug so that it wouldn’t slip down. so i figured…one wasn’t enough… so i made another when i found this pink jersey knit on sale at Hobby Lobby.

Washing and Blocking Knitting" Always save at least one label from your yarn when you make an item that needs to be washed often. Keep it where you can easily find it when it's time to wash the piece. Some yarns can be safely washed in the washing machine and dried in the dryer, but others would be destroyed by such treatment. Fill a sink with lukewarm water (never hot!) Have a blocking board (a thick, padded board on which to pin damp garments so they can dry to the correct size) ready, or spread a layer of thick towels on a flat surface such as a table or a bed. Some yarns, including wool, can be blocked by using steam, but always check the yarn label first. Sometimes you wash a knitted piece in order to felt it.