How to Knit the Alternating Cable Cast On

17 September 2020, 11:52 565

This technique for starting a project is similar to the cable cast on. It creates a nice durable edge, but has be adapted for ribbing. It's horizontal stretch make it perfect for hat brims and sock and sweater sleeve cuffs. Skill: Advanced Beginner

How to Knit the Picot Bind Off

17 September 2020, 11:47 589

This bind off is a method of ending your work with a frilly finish. Its great for socks, scarfs, and baby blankets. Skill: Easy

How to Knit the Estonian Cast On

17 September 2020, 08:53 560

his variation of the Long Tail Cast On creates a stretchy edge that is perfect for ribbing. Skill: Easy

How to Knit the Lazy Links Stitch

17 September 2020, 08:49 607

The lazy links stitch creates a dense but delicate pattern with lots of texture. The lazy links stitch would be great for afghans, scarves, and hats! Skill: Intermediate

How to Knit the Purl One Below

17 September 2020, 08:47 658

This a fairly uncommon stitch but can be used to mimic the knit one below on the purl side of your work. Abbreviations: p1b, p-b Skill: Easy

How to Knit: Using a Stitch Holder

17 September 2020, 08:38 531

This tool is often used to save a project for later, or setting aside some stitches during a project to be knit at another point. It can also be useful for retrieving needles that are in use if you need them for something else.

How to Knit the Garter Mitered Corner Stitch

17 September 2020, 08:36 760

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the Gartered Mitered Corner Stitch

How to Knit: Pick Up and Knit Stitches

17 September 2020, 08:29 589

This technique is sometimes use to knit in another direction on an existing piece of work, or as a finishing technique to add a border. This video will show two different method for picking up stitches

How to Crochet the Aligned Puff Stitch

17 September 2020, 08:23 597

This stitch creates a visually appealing and entirely symmetrical fabric composed of small puffs. This stitch would be best for scarves and home decor items.

How to Knit the Knot Stitch

17 September 2020, 08:18 596

This stitch creates tightly knit diagonal rows of knots making for sophisticated texture. The knot stitch would be great for sweaters, hats, purses and scarves. Skill: Intermediate

This technique is similar to the knit front and back increase and is used on the purl side of stockinette, or to stay in pattern when increasing purled stitches.The example shown is done on the knit side of stockinette, but you would not normally do that unless it was decorative.

How to Knit the Loop Stitch

17 September 2020, 08:11 640

This simple pattern creates a nicely textured fabric that is great for scarves and cowls, as well as afghans, bags, and pillows. Skill: Easy

Decreasing is a method of removing stitchesThe slip knit pass decrease (skp) is identical to the slip slip knit (ssk) decrease, which is a left leaning decrease. It compliments the knit two together decrease (k2tog) and is used in tandem with it to shape your knitting symmetrically.

The yarn forward around needle (yfrn) is different from a yarn over (yo), it is use to transition from a knit stitch to a purl stitch. This technique is usually used in a lace stitch. Skill: Beginner

How to Knit the Lotus Flower Stitch

16 September 2020, 13:25 703

This beautiful lace pattern creates a tight fabric that resembles interlocking flower blossoms. It's great for a scarf, shawl or wrap, or blanket. Skill: Advanced

How to Knit the Twisted Trim Edge

16 September 2020, 12:20 580

This cable trim adds a wonderful finishing touch to any project and is knit separately so stitches can either be picked up along the edge or the trim could be sewn on after completing your project. The twisted trim would be great for sweaters, blankets, purses or hat bands! Skill: Intermediate

How to Knit the Whelk Stitch

16 September 2020, 11:59 571

This slip stitch pattern creates waffle like textured fabric that is great for men's wear, as well as washcloths and blankets. Skill: Easy

How to Knit the 3 Color Honeycomb Stitch

16 September 2020, 11:45 636

The 3 color honeycomb stitch creates a multiple colors design. The 3 color honeycomb stitch would be great for baby blankets, blankets, and headbands! Skill: Intermediate

How to Knit the Drooping Elm Leaf Stitch

16 September 2020, 11:41 718

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the drooping elm leaf stitch.