Cast On (Long Tail)
Yes, there is a basic cast on that will work in many situations. Called the long
Learn to Knit.
By how mistakes are made and then how to fix them.
- Learn at your own pace.
- Access around the clock.
- Learn to "read" your knitting.
Learn how to understand the fabric you are knitting
When someone states "I want to learn how to knit.", they almost always also state, "I want to fix my own knitting mistakes."
If the repair shown is beyond what you think you can repair, then you need help in understanding the knitted fabric.
It does not matter what method of knitting you use to create a knitted fabric. You can carry the yarn in your right hand or your left hand, work in the front or back of a stitch, call it German or Peruvian knitting, or use a knitting machine.
Begin Lessons with the Knit Chapter
Follow lessons in order given before moving to the Purl chapter.
KNIT
13 Lessons
The classic stitch of the knitted fabric is the knit stitch. This Knit Lesson series
GARMENT
12 Lessons
Beginner knitters are usually told to start with small simple items. Baby sweaters
PATTERNS
10 Lessons
Picking a pattern is not always a piece of cake! There are tricks in selecting a pattern
Prepare for Lessons
What you need...
Prepare for Lessons
What you need...
These are questions, comments, needs, and concerns often made by someone wanting to sign up for beginning knitting lessons.
Because the lessons were based in a yarn shop, yarn and needle selection were generally done at sign up or immediately before the first lesson.
When I started teaching knitting lessons for a local yarn shop, I was given an outline used by the previous teacher and was instructed to follow her general course outline. The following six lessons are a result of her notes as well as fifteen years of teaching beginners how to knit.
Navigate Through the Following Lessons
Slip Stitch
A Slip Stitch is a stitch that is not worked. It is just moved to the right needle
Knit Stitch
The knit stitch is the classic stitch of knitting. Start by Slipping the First
Garter Stitch
Garter stitch is what happens when every row is knit using straight needles.
Tensioning Yarn
How to tension the yarn while knitting was not actually a skill I taught.
Which way am I knitting
When a new knitter puts the knitting down in the middle of a row, short rowing
Purl Stitch
Purling is the act of forming a stitch that looks like the back side of a knit stitch.
Stockinette Stitch
Once a beginning knitter can both knit rows and purl rows, then
What row am I on (pictures)
Finding the purl bump is a basic skill all knitters should know.
What does a Purl Bar Look Like
The purl bar looks like a small dash at the base of the stitch just below the needle.
Knit Two Together
The most commonly used decrease is created by knitting two stitches together:
Abbreviations
In the knitting world, there is no official list of standard abbreviations.
One by One Rib (1X1 Rib)
Knitting and purling in the same row enables you to accomplish a huge
Read your Knitting
Before continuing with this lesson, be sure you understand
Seed Stitch
Before starting this lesson, be sure that you fully understand
Moss Stitch
Moss Stitch (or double moss as it is called in England and Canada) is seed
Two by Two (2X2 Rib)
Two by two rib (2X2 rib) is a very special rib. It is the most stretchy rib.
SKP or SKPSSO
SKP is the short abbreviation for SKPSSO. To work this stitch, slip
Mock Cable
A mock cable is a way of creating a stitch pattern that appears to be a traditional
Cable
Finding a definition of cables was a bit interesting. Here is what wikipedia
Adding New Yarn
Adding new yarn happens for one of two reasons, either you have finished
Adding Stitches
Adding stitches to your knitting generally means you are knitting a more
Public Side
There will always be a right and a wrong side to your work. Both sides
UFO's
UFO's are Unfinished Fiber Objects that seem to appear in every
Duplicate Stitch
Duplicate stitch is tracing over the knit stitch with contrasting yarn.
Picking Up Stitches
Picking up stitches is done in many situations; necklines
Child's Neckline
Forming the neckline for a child's sweater can be a real challenge.
Left Invisible Increase
Invisible increase - left is the most difficult increase and does require
Stitch Holders
Stitch Holders are any device that will hold stitches. We used toothpicks
Loop to Knot Seaming
Loop to knot seaming is an incredible seaming technique. Fast enough
When God Writes Patterns
When God writes patterns, I will follow them exactly!
Pattern Selection Tips
choosing a pattern that is right for you or the intended recipient can be difficult.
Yarn Selection for Pattern
Your pattern will recommend a specific brand and weight of yarn
Needle Selection for Pattern
A knitting needle is just a rod with a slight point on one or both ends.
Circular Needles
While circular needles were designed to create spiraling tubes
Swatches (Gauge)
Swatches really answer two questions. "Do you want the item to fit?" and
Tips & News
Articles of interest that are not part of the actual “Learn to Knit” series.
Fixing the hole in this seed stitch piece was accomplished by using Duplicate Stitch to a seal the...
This website is largely experimental. It started out as a "Learn to Knit" booklet so I just wrote...
When somone states "I want to learn how to knit", they almost always also state "I want to fix my...
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