Knitting Basics

  • Casting On

    Casting on is the first step in every knitting project. Casting on is a way to turn loose yarn into neat little stitches that sit perfectly on your needle

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  • The Knit Stitch

    The Knit Stitch is the backbone of knitting and is the technique used to turn those little bumps on your needle into fabric.

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  • How to Purl

    The Purl Stitch is the opposite of a knit stitch. When you use both knits and purls in a project you can create a range of textures.

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  • How to Bind Off

    Binding off is how you take your work off your needles in a clean and polished way.

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Knit - Purl Stitches

  • 1 x 1 Rib Stitch

    The 1x1 Rib Stitch is made by alternating 1 knit and 1 purl stitch on every row.

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  • 2 x 2 Rib Stitch

    It's almost identical to the 1x1 Rib Stitch, but is made by alternating 2 knit and 2 purl stitches on every row.

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  • Moss Stitch / Seed Stitch

    The Seed Stitch is made by alternating 1 knit and 1 purl stitches on every row and whereas with rib stitch you line up your Purls and Knits each Row, with the seed stitch you alternate to give a bumpy texture.