How to Use a Knit Counter
Knit counters, also called row counters, feature movable numbers that you advance to keep track of completed rows in a knitting project. While you might not need a row counter for simple projects, it...
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Rolled Hem Knitting Technique
Hand-knit garments have a tendency to have slightly ragged hems, even when the item was created by an expert knitter. Variations in yarn and needles can cause differences in tension when casting on or...
View ArticleHow to Knit Tubes on a Straight Loom
Blankets, hats, scarves and socks are just a few of the items that are easy to make on a knitting loom. Knitting looms are available in round, oblong, rectangular and organic shapes. A straight loom is...
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Tube Socks for a Beginner to Knit
Tube socks are a traditional starter project for knitters, as they do not require the intricate shaping used when knitting socks with an inset heel. Unlike heeled socks, tube socks are one long column...
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How to Knit Chevrons
Also known as the zigzag stitch, a chevron is a V-shaped pattern, generally with its point facing downward. The pattern was first popularized during the 1960s and 1970s as a print for long flowing...
View ArticleHow to Knit a Shoulder Shrug
A shoulder shrug is a style of cropped cardigan that is worn by women. Ideal for providing extra warmth in spring and summer, a shoulder shrug is made from a long knitted rectangle that is sewn...
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How to Make Edging for Knitting
Knitting often looks good regardless of how it is done. Stitch patterns, color work and other techniques create pieces of textured fabric that can be used for decorative and utilitarian purposes....
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How to Cast On Knit in the Middle of a Row
When it comes to casting on stitches, there are many methods to choose from, from provisional to the long-tail. If you need to cast on stitches in the middle of a row, however, to finish a buttonhole...
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How to Speed Knit
It's a holiday season or your friend's birthday is coming up, and you just can't knit that scarf or sweater fast enough. Your time is precious, so whether you're knitting gifts or just for fun,...
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How to Knit Scarves for Children
When you knit scarves for children, you create holiday gifts or "anytime" cold weather gifts for the kids in your life. For boys or girls, colorful and soft scarves will be useful all winter long. Ask...
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How to Knit a Blackberry Stitch
After you've gotten practice with knit and purl stitches, you may want to start learning new patterns. One stitch pattern that adds a different texture to your knitting is the blackberry, or trinity,...
View ArticleHow to Knit an Attached Ruffle
An attached ruffle is a frilly gathering of yarn that is added to the edge of knitting projects. Ruffles can be worked into almost any stitch pattern, making them a versatile technique for adding a...
View ArticleHow to Start a Knitting Line
Knowing how to start a knitting line is one of the first things a novice knitter learns, along with the correct way to hold the yarn. Start a knitting line by tying the tail end of the yarn onto the...
View ArticleHow to Knit Picot Edging
A picot edging on your hand knits adds a bit of flair to what otherwise might be a boring knit. Adorable on baby garments or as an edging on sock cuffs, the picot edging keeps the piece from curling....
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How to Start a Knitting Tie
Before you begin knitting with yarn, you must tie it to the needle. Tying a knot in the yarn will secure it to the needle and prevent it from slipping out while you are knitting. Use a slip knot to...
View ArticleHow to Attach a Knit Pocket
A pocket can be added to pretty much any knitted item, such as a cardigan, sweater, vest or scarf. Generally made from a knitted rectangle or square, a pocket is attached in the final stages of a...
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How to Knit Lace Items
"Lace knitting" is an umbrella term used to describe patterns that are made from knitted holes. Lace can be repeated throughout a project, worked into a pattern or added as a decorative edging....
View ArticleHow Do I Knit the Brick Stitch?
The brick stitch is knit using two colors with a slip stitch pattern. No need to learn intarsia or Fair Isle; the brick stitch uses basic knitting techniques to create the effect. Use as an all-over...
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How to Knit Kitty Wontons
On your next knitting project, instead of creating something for family and friends, knit for your furry family member -- your cat. Surely your cat deserves a handmade treat from you filled with fresh...
View ArticleHow to Knit a Children's Stocking Cap
Knit stocking caps keep the head toasty warm while adding whimsy to the long months of winter. Worked in the round in a simple stitch pattern, the knit stocking cap works up quickly. Let your child...
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