Knitting Tutorials

Instructions Step 1: Determine the size you want Determine the size of the blanket you want and ask a fabric store salesperson for the proper number and length of wool or acrylic yarn. Get size 10 or 11 knitting needles to accommodate the width of the blanket. TIP: Yarn companies frequently provide free patterns printed …

Instructions Step 1: Cast on Cast on 36 stitches –40 stitches if you’re doing men’s socks — on one needle. TIP: Use three or four double-pointed needles, spreading out the stitches evenly between them, to avoid a seam. Step 2: Knit and purl Knit two stitches, and then purl two stitches. Continue this across the …

Instructions Step 1: Cast on Cast on an even number of stitches. Step 2: Knit 1, purl 1 Knit one and purl one. Step 3: Repeat Repeat this pattern to the end of the first row. TIP: If you’re using an odd number of stitches, knit one, purl one, knit one; then repeat purl one, …

Instructions Step 1: Cast on Cast on 12 stitches onto one needle. Divide the stitches evenly onto four other needles by sliding off three stitches onto each of the other three needles; do not twist the stitches. Lay the needles to form a square. Step 2: Begin Take the fifth needle and knit tightly on …

Instructions Step 1: Make a slipknot Set the yarn to one side, holding a needle in your right hand. Make a slipknot, and loop onto the needle without tightening the knot. Leave a short tail hanging off. TIP: Throughout your knitting, leave the knot wide enough to accept the needle, maintaining tension on the yarn …

Instructions Step 1: Cast on Use your size eight needles and cast on 87 stitches. Step 2: Work one inch rib Work in the rib stitch for one inch. To rib stitch, knit the first stitch, place the yarn in front between the needles, and then purl the next stitch, putting the yarn behind your …

Instructions Step 1: Consider fibers Consider the different fibers. Do you want the scratchy but warm embrace of wool, or the futuristic feel of acrylic? Do you want your baby booties made from something incredibly soft, like angora, or easy to care for, like cotton? Step 2: Pick weight Pick a yarn weight. Thinner yarns …

Instructions Step 1: Check instructions Check the instructions of the pattern you’ve chosen. It may require certain specifications for your needles. Step 2: Consider needle width Consider the width of the needles you’ll need. European needles use millimeters sizing and American needles range from size 000 to 50–thin needles are used for tighter knits and …

Instructions Step 1: Pull out yarn Pull out about 12″ of yarn from the ball. This is the “tail end” of your yarn. Step 2: Form loop Form a loop by crossing the yarn about 4″ to 6″ from the tail end of the yarn—it will make an “X.” TIP: Make sure the loose end …

Instructions Step 1: Cast stitches Cast on the appropriate number of stitches. Step 2: Position work Hold the needle with all your cast-on stitches in your left hand and the empty needle in your right hand. Position your work so that the cast-on stitches are at the right side the needle and the yarn trails …

Instructions Step 1: Position needle Hold your started project in your left hand, and the empty needle in your right. Position the left needle so the cast-on stitches run along its right side, and the yarn trails away to your right. Step 2: Insert right needle From above, insert the right needle into the first …

Instructions Step 1: Tie slipknot & cast Tie a slipknot, leaving an 8-inch tail of yarn after it, and cast on 24 stitches. Step 2: Knit 15 rows Knit 15 rows of two-by-two rib stitch – knitting two stitches, purling two stitches, etc. TIP: Using a row counter makes it easier to keep track of …

Instructions Step 1: Position work Hold the needle with all the cast-on stitches in your left hand, and the empty needle in your right. Position your work so the cast on-stitches are at the bottom of the needle, and the yarn trails away to your right. Step 2: Slip needle through loop Slip the point …

Instructions Step 1: Tie knot & cast Tie your slip knot and cast on a total of 26 stitches, leaving a six to eight-inch tail. TIP: Use a soft cotton or a cotton blend yarn that has a little stretch to it for added comfort. Step 2: Knit Stockinette Knit in Stockinette Stitch—that is, alternate …

Instructions Step 1: Hold needle & yarn Hold the needle in your left hand at the point where the knot sits on the needle. Hold the tail end of the yarn under your finger to keep it out of the way. TIP: As a beginner, use thicker needles—they’re easier to maneuver. Step 2: Make “gun” …

Instructions Step 1: Knit first stitch Knit the first stitch, just like you were starting another row. TIP: If your project was knitted with purl stitches, continue knitting with the purl stitch to cast off. Step 2: Knit second stitch Knit the second stitch, just like you were continuing another row. Now STOP; this is …

Instructions Step 1: Position work Hold the needle with all your cast-on stitches in your left hand and the empty needle in your right. Position your work so the cast-on stitches are at the bottom of the needle, and the yarn trails away to your right. Step 2: Knit 2 stitches Knit two stitches. Step …