If you want to knit a hat, gloves, socks or any other tubular item, the best way to do this is by knitting in the round.
There are many ways you can knit in the round. You can use circular needles, double pointed needles, straight needles and the Magic Loop method.Today we are going to show you how to knit in the round using circular needles. This video will also help you understand about the different sizes [lengths] of cables and why it is important to read your patterns when choosing what needles to use.
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Hope this inspires you to learn to Knit in the Round with Circular Needles. We plan to show you the other methods in the upcoming weeks so check back soon.
There are so manydifferent stitch patternsyou can make with using the 2 basic stitches the knit stitch and the purl stitch.Wedecided to bring to you a new stitch everyFriday.
Today'sStitch of the weekis TheSeed Stitch. This stitchis made ofalternating stitches with the knit and the purl stitch. You will knit the purls and purl the knits. If you do not know what that means here is a breakdown. The first row you will knit one, purl one, knit one, purl one and so on. The next row will be the opposite P1, K1, P1, K1, till finished that row. You will continue in that patterns untilyou have the correct amount of rows. If you do not know how to knit the Knit stitch check out theposthereand thePurl Stitchhere.
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There will come a time when you will run out of yarn while knitting. Here is a video to help you learn how to add a new ball of yarn to your work in progress.
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There
are so many different stitch patterns you can make with using the 2 basic stitches the knit stitch and the purl stitch. We decided to bring to you a new stitch every Friday.
Today's Stitch of the weekis The Garter Stitch. This is the most basic of all stitches, It is made of of knitting every row with the Knit stitch. If you do not know how to knit the Knit stitch check out the post here first. It is easy to knit, it'sreversible, lays flat and is stretchy. The perfect stitch pattern for knitting a scarf.
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Once you have finished knitting your going to need to get your project off the needles. This is called Binding Off aka Casting Off. There are some different ways to Bind off but this is your basic method.
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The second stitch you need to learn when learning to knit is the Purl stitch. We showed you how to do the knit stitch in a previous post. If you haven't see it you can check it out here.
As with the Knit stitch there are two ways to do the Purl stitch the English Method and the Continental Method. The English
Method you use your right hand to hold the yarn. It is also known as
American, Throwing and Right handed methods. The Continental Method also
known as the pick method, you hold the yarn with the left and and scoop the yarn up with the right needle as you knit.
As with the Knit stitch I will be sharing with you both methods.
Purl Stitch English Method
Purl Stitch Continental Method
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There are only two basic stitches you need to know when it comes to knitting. The Knit stitch and the Purl stitch. Once you have mastered those two stitches there are hundreds of different stitch patterns you can use. Today we are going to teach you the Knit stitch.
Once you learn the Knit stitch you will also know how to knit the Garter stitch. The Garter stitch is when you use the knit every stitch on every row. There are 2 ways to do the Knit stitch The English and Continental methods. The English Method you use your right hand to hold the yarn. It is also known as American, Throwing and Right handed methods. The Continental Method also known as the pick method, you hold the yarn with the left and and scoop the yarn up with the right needle as you knit.
Everyone has their own way of knitting so I have added a video to show you each method.
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What method do you use to do the Knit Stitch and why?
So you want to knit but not sure what Cast On Technique to use? Well good thing I am here to help, [right?], but before we do that, you have to decide what type and size of needle you are going to use, as well as the type of yarn.
If you are just starting out and this is your first time knitting, make sure you check out my other blog posts in the series, "So You Want To Knit: Getting Started." In there, I go though the different types of needles and kinds of yarn most people use to knit."So You Want To Knit: Yarn Labels" Help you read and understand the yarn label. "So You Want To Knit: Knitting Gauge"a video to teach you how to read your knitting gauge and"So You Want To Knit: The Slip Knot" as it is the very first step you need to know before you being to knit. If you are like me and you want to practice a little before you even start your first project, I suggest a Bamboo or Wooden needle in a large size. I used a US11/8mm needle. I liked using the Bamboo when first starting out because with Bamboo, the yarn doesn't slide off as easily, and you wont have as many dropped stitches as you would if you used a metal or plastic needle. As for the yarn, I chose to use a 4 Medium [Worsted Yarn]. This wasn't the typical choice of yarn for a 8mm but it was just for practice and it is easier to see your stitches with. There are many ways to Cast On but these are the three I find most useful and most common. I have decided to put them together in one post for easier viewing. [we will go through some of the other methods atlatertime] The Thumb Method
This is one of the easiest and fastest ways to Cast On.
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Long Tail Method
This is one of the most commonly used methods of casting on. It gives you a even, clean and stretchy edge, and can be used for most knitting patterns.
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Knitted Cast On
For this cast on, you will use two needles. This is a stronger cast on and is preferred when knitting garment items that may have lots of wear and tear. This is also a helpful way to learn the knit stitch at the same time as you will use the same techniques.
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I hope this helps you when deciding what type of Cast On to use.
This is where it all
starts. The Slip Knot. This is what anchors your yarn to the needle so
you can cast on and continue to knit. But before you make your Slip Knot you need to decide what type of cast on method you are going to use. Some methods you will need to leave some extra yarn to work with. [We will go though the Cast On in the next post.]
In this video Kirsten from Studio Knit will show you how to make a Slip Knot.
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So far you have learned about types of needles and yarn and how to read a Yarn label. The next thing you need to learn is how to measure your knitting gauge. Larger needles will make larger stitches in turn that will make less stitches per inch. Sometimes you will need to knit with a smaller needles or bigger depending on how tight your tension is. [How tightly you knit] When reading a pattern it will tell you how many rows and stitches per inch you need to create the desired item. This is the first of many Video Tutorials I will be sharing with you.
In this video Allison Isaacs from eHow will be showing you the proper way to measure your knitting gauge.
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So you've decided you want to learn to knit. That's great! But now what? If you were like me you spent hours browsing online trying to find where to start, what to make, what to buy. It can get a little confusing and overwhelming ... Trust me I've been there. In fact, sometimes I still am. So I have decided to do some of that work for you and came up with a little series called: So You Want To Knit.
Now I just want to say I am not a seasoned knitter and I don't know everything about knitting. In fact, at the time of this post I was still a fairly new knitter. Which is part of the reason I wanted to start this blog and series. I wanted to have a place to share some of the knitting patterns I have come across that I hope to make someday. As well as someplace to store all the great tutorials and videos I used to teach me how to knit. And now, I get to share them with all of you! Now enough about me ... lets get on with the reason you are here.
The first thing you need to know when learning to knit is what kind of needle and yarn to use. There are so many different sizes and styles of needles and just as many types of yarn, it can get a little confusing. So lets go through some of them now.
Needles
There are many different sizes and lengths of needles and they can be made up of many things, metal, bamboo, plastic, aluminum and ebony to name a few. You will determine what is best for you as you learn to knit and settle into your knitting style. I prefer the bamboo needle when just starting out as it grips the yarn better so the stitches won't slide around as much or fall off. Straight Needles: These needles are the most common, and are sold as a pair with a point on one end and a knob on the other to prevent your stitches from falling off. Straight needles are mainly used for flat knitting. With straight needles you will knit on one side and then turn your knitting around and knit on the other side and then repeat. They come in a few different lengths with 10"/25.5cm and 14"/35.5cm being the most popular. The longer the needle the more stitches will fit. So this comes into consideration when choosing needles for your patterns. Circular Needles: Unlike their name, these needles are not actually circular. They are two smaller length straight needles, tapered at the tips, and joined with a flexible cord. You can use circular needles to knit in the round [this knit is a continuous, spiral that you do not have to turn. It seamlessly joins together to create a tube] These are used when making items like hats, sweaters and cowl scarves or wide items like blankets as they can hold more stitches then the longer straight needle. Double Pointed Needlesaka dpn: These are exactly like it sounds they are straight needles with points on both ends. They are usually sold in sets of 4 or 5. They are mostly used to knit circular items that are to small to knit with circular needles such as socks and mittens. They are trickier to work with, so most knitters wait to use those until they become more comfortable at knitting.
Cable Needles: There are a few different types of cable needles. Some are a U or J shape and some are straight double pointed needles with a small bend in the middle. These are used to hold stitches either in front or back of other stitches to twist them around to create a cable effect. The diameter of the cable needles should be the same as the other needle you are using. All needles come in a wide range of sizes. U.S sizes [0- 50] and Metric sizes [2.00mm - 25.50mm] The general rule is the smaller the number, the thinner the needle, the smaller the stitch will be. Here is a chart with the full list of sizes.
Yarn When choosing what yarn to use for your project your options are endless. There are many types of yarn to choose from,natural fibers like Wool, Alpaca, Cotton, Mohair and Silk to synthetics like Acrylic, Rayon and Nylon. Smooth and textured, thick or thin and in as many colours as you can imagine. Yarn is grouped into seven basic categories and organized by weight from lace to super bulky. This will help you choose the right type of yarn for your projects.The Yarn weight will determine how many stitches it will take to knit 1 inch.As a general rule the thinner the yarn the smaller the needle. Below is a chart to show you a little more detail of the yarn categories.
I hope this helps you understand a little more about choosing the right needle and yarn for your projects.
