Learning how to purl is generally the second big step in learning how to knit after learning how to make the knit stitch. Purling is essentially knitting but backwards, which doesn’t make sense until you see it done, so let’s dive right in. Materials for Learning to Purl As with learning to knit, to learn […]
Learn to Knit: How to Make the Knit Stitch
When you learn to knit, one of the first things you will learn is how to make the knit stitch. It’s the basis for everything else you learn in knitting, and you can actually make a lot of things just knowing how to knit. Mastering the knit stitch is actually pretty easy when you have […]
Long Tail Cast On Knitting Tutorial
Long tail cast on is probably the most common cast on for knitters, but it’s not the easiest. It does have some advantages, and it’s fun to do once you understand it, but there is definitely a learning curve. What is Long Tail Cast On? The long tail cast on is also known as the […]
Cable Cast on for Knitting
The cable cast on is an easy way to begin a knitting project. It’s similar to the knit cast on with one little difference. Some people prefer it to the knit cast on, but both are nice options for starting a knitting project. What is the Cable Cast On? Cable cast on is made by […]
Wrap Cast On for Knitting
There are many different ways to cast on stitches for knitting, but one of the most basic and quickest to learn is the wrap cast on. In this cast on the yarn is wrapped around the needle in a particular way to create the loops that will become your first knitting stitches. What is the […]
How to Build the Best Travel Knitting Kit
Every year we go to the beach, which involves 12 hours of driving one way. Through the years I’ve learned how to build the best travel knitting kit to keep me entertained.