How to Knit by Janice Jones
Knitting could very well become your next best hobby but before that happens, you will need a few basic lessons. That is where this site comes into play. We will walk you through all the basics and before you are finished here, you will be knitting just like the best of them.
But, where do you start?
When you learn how to knit, don't try to figure out "everything at once". Knitting techniques is so diversified, that even having 20-30 years of experience in knitting, you will still find something you have never head before about your favorite hobby.
You will be happy to know that there are only a few basic stiches and everything else you will learn builds on these basic techniques.
Learn how to make the stockinette stitch
Basic Knit Stitches for Beginners
Knit and Purl Stitches for Beginners
Learn about Rib Patterns Knitting
Knit a cable: with or without the aid of a cable needle.
Knitting is such a versatile hobby. Knitted projects can be seen in so many different areas. You might think that clothing, sweaters, hats, scarves, socks and mittens are the only thing to make, but there is so much more.
Circular Knitting: Large and small diameter circular knitting.
Twisted Stitch isn't always an error.
Where to find all this information? Since the majority of people
are the visual learners, it is better for learning if you CAN
SEE what you are going to do. There are a few options.
This Step will teach you how to read and knit patterns, to use different knitting stitches and techniques, to join parts of garments to each other, and so on.
I'll update this Step all the time. There are so many interesting things to learn and to discuss. Let's begin from the links below.
Raglan
Sleeves: "Trivia" which make a difference.
Mosaic Knitting: An Easy Alternative of Fair Isle.
Illusian Knitting: Also Shadow Knitting: Something Very Interesting