There are three types of knitting needles: Single point needles: Needles with a point at one end and a knob on the other. If you’re a beginning knitter working on scarves, single point needles are the only type you’ll need. Circular needles: Two short needles attached at the ends with a thin, flexible cord. You’ll need circular needles […]

Yarn comes in many colors, textures, and thicknesses and varies greatly in cost. Selecting the right type of yarn is the first step toward creating a great knitting project. Choosing Yarn for a Project When choosing yarn for a project, consider three factors: Cost: Yarns range in price from very affordable to very expensive. Though you might […]

One of the easiest arts and crafts hobbies is knitting. This can be fun for both young and old people and can be very satisfying after you have finished a pattern. But before you can get started on knitting it is very important to select the right and the most appropriate knitting materials for you […]

Are you a ’60s babe who remembers dancing in a cage above a cloud of dry ice? A go-go boot stocking may reveal your true self to Santa – and remind your kids that you, too, were once young and funky. Getting Your Materials Ready Steps: 1. Purchase 1 yard of gleaming black or white […]

The treble, or triple, crochet stitch (tr) is a basic stitch that every beginner crocheter should know. The work will progress faster since the treble is taller than a single or double crochet stitch (dc). Steps: 1. Remove the first three chains from the equation (ch). 2. Twice wrap the yarn around the hook (yo) […]

The knit stitch is a fundamental of knitting. This stitch produces a knitted fabric face consisting of a series of flat, vertical loops. It’s one of the easiest stitches to learn. Steps: 1. Cast on the number of stitches as required in your knitting pattern. See “How to Cast On in Knitting” (under Related eHows) […]

Are you looking for a crochet or knitting design that is appropriate for your skill level? The instructions below will assist you in finding the appropriate pattern, whether you are a beginner or an expert at these crafts. Steps: 1. Look for patterns on the internet. Free crochet and knitting patterns are available on a […]

Most crocheters are drawn to the craft for love of the intriguing colors and textures of yarn. Browsing in the yarn aisle has probably inspired many a new project. Steps: 1. Consult charts, catalogs and reference books to learn characteristics of different types of yarns and crochet thread and to learn which are best suited […]

Finishing is the process of taking your bound-off project, cleaning up the loose ends, and shaping it so that it looks just the way you envisioned it. (For more complicated garments with many different pieces, finishing also involves sewing those different pieces together.) Weaving in Loose Ends When you’re finished knitting, cut off your yarn, […]

Knitting mistakes happen all the time. Though these errors can seem dire to beginners, most are easy to fix. Picking Up Dropped Stitches Sometimes a stitch will accidentally slide off your needle while you’re knitting. This is called dropping a stitch. A dropped stitch looks like this: To fix a stitch, make sure the knit side—the […]

If the ball of yarn you’re using runs out before you finish your project, don’t worry—you can always work a new ball of yarn into your knitting. The best place to start a new ball of yarn is at the beginning of a row. Before you knit in a new ball of yarn, you’ll have […]

Knit stitches and purl stitches can be combined in different ways to create a variety of stitch patterns. Stockinette Stitch Stockinette is the most common stitch pattern—it’s probably what you think of when you imagine knit fabric. The stockinette stitch is made by knitting one row, then purling the next. On the knit side of stockinette stitch (which is usually […]