I found this really awesome shawl/wrap pattern in Knitter’s Magazine- the ends of the wrap have these diamond shapes and there is this cool ruffly black ribbon knitted in along the edges of the diamonds and down the length of the wrap.So sounds...
Topics: Projects, Trendsetter yarn

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So now that you know how to do the two basic stitches, knit and purl, these two stitches can be combined to create infinite different textures and effects. You can make patterns out of knit stitches on a background of purl stitches, or vice versa.Here is.
Topics: combine knit and purl stitches, Getting Started, Knitting

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The second basic stitch used in knitting is called purling. It is basically the “opposite” of knitting: knitting is just pulling a row of loops through the previous row of loops, and whether you pull them through the front or the back of the..
Topics: Getting Started, how to purl, Knitting

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Okay, so you’ve already done step 1: casting on and have a bunch of stitches on the needle like this- Now what?2.1 Have cast on ready to go!Well knitting is basically the same as casting on except you don’t “save” the stitches on..
Topics: Getting Started, How to Knit, Knitting

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How do you go from a ball of yarn to knitting away and creating a masterpiece? Here’s how to get started!Step 0: Form a Slip Knot.Okay technically it doesn’t have to be a slip knot…but a slip knot is adjustable which can help keep your..
Topics: cast on, Getting Started, Knitting, knitting step 1

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