A Complete Directory of Knitting Tips and Techniques
An introduction to the craft of knitting.
Suiting Up
What supplies are you going to need to get your knitting project off the ground? This section also has a great printable layout of knitting abbreviations.
Yarn Weight
Learn about the different weights of yarns, including worsted weight, sport weight, fingering weight, and more...
Yarn Packaging
Find out how yarn is packaged so you know just what to buy for your specific projects - skein, ball, hank, and cone.
Knitting Material
What kind do you prefer? What works best for your projects? Learn about synthetics, wool, novelty, handmade yarn and more here.
Knitting Needles
Now that you know about yarn, you need to know about needles - sizes and categories and what will work best for you...
Knitting Accessories
Make knitting more fun and convenient with these accessories.
Knitting Boot Camp
Learn a few quick tips that'll make your knitting adventures go a lot smoother.
Knitting Abbreviation Guide
Don't know the abbreviations yet?
Find them here...
Knitting Stitches - An Introduction
If you're ready to begin, take a look at this introduction
to knitting stitches.
Casting
The very basis of knitting
is casting. Learn about casting on single, cable, and more...
Knitting
Ready to make your very first stitch? Learn about the first steps here.
Purling
The next step after making your first stitch. Purling explained clearly in this section.
Stockinette
A simple option for once you've learned some stitiches. Learn this one too!
Binding Off
Look here to learn how to prevent your hard-earned stitches from unraveling.
Gauge
Every knitter does it differently. Learn to measure how many stitches it takes for you to fill a certain amount of space.
Changing Yarn Colors
Need some color in your life? How about in your knitting? Find out the best way to bring color into your stitiches.
Striping
Once you've mastered color, it's time to learn how to make stripes in your knitting.
Changing Yarn Weights and Gauge
You won’t see this in patterns very often, but you may decide you want to either change the weight of yarn you’re using or your gauge to create some custom effects.
Changing Needle Sizes/Needles
Let's face it - sometimes you have tyo change your needle. Learn how to do it as smoothly as possible.
Changing Stitches
It doesn't have to be complicated. Learn how to simply change stitches here...
Ribbing
A not-so-difficult way to add some variety to your knitting projects.
Seed Stitching
Similar to ribbing, seed stitching creates another option for variety in your knitting.
Cables Stitching
Learn a very basic but very attractive stitch called cables here...
Duplicate Stitching
It's like a clone for knitting, and it's not that hard - you've already done it!
Two Points Are Better Than One
Want to try something different? How about knitting with double-pointed needles...
Smaller Elements
Learn how to deal with the smaller elements of knitting, like buttonholes, beading, felting, and fulling.
Knitting Styles
Did you know there are different styles of knitting? This section explains some - Continental, Fair Isle, Intarsia, and Patchwork.
Novelty Yarns
Get an idea of some of the nicest novelty yarns available, including chenille, boucle, eyelash, and more.
Spinning
If you enjoy working with yarn, you might also want to know some details about where yarn comes from...
Spinning On A Spindle
Here's your chance to actually learn how to make yarn on a spindle, the old fashioned way.
Spinning On A Wheel
Once you've mastered the spindle, try spinning on a wheel.
Topping It Off
It is possible to go overboard with knitting accessories. Find out the best and least complicated ways to top off your knitting projects.
Various Measuring Instruments for Knitting
If you want to knit accurately, you probably want to know how to correctly measure yarn, etc.
Knitting Counters
Learn how to use a knitting counter - a manual or automatic way to count your stitiches while knitting.
Stitch Markers
Learn about when you need to stitch something on a row...
Pins And Needles
A necessity for knitting - find out exactly what kinds there are, and what you need for your projects.
Needle Tip Protectors
If you don't want your needles to get ruined, look here to find the best way to protect them.
Yarn Guides
A small section about seeking out guides for the yarn you want to use.
Knitting Spools
Another necessity for knitting - in fact, you may even have one around the house.
Color Wheels
Find out what a color wheel is and why it is useful for knitting.
Knitting Belts
One of the older knitting accessories...you'll be lucky to find one these days.
Yarn Care And Keeping
Knitting projects don't come with care instructions. Learn how to care for the yarn before you shrink your favorite knitting project.
Knitting Reference
Before you're done, find out about some helpful quick tips, tricks, and troubleshooting ideas for your knitting projects.
Decreasing Stitches
Learn a few different ways to decrease stitches in case you need to remove some instead of adding them...
Substituting Yarn
A helpful area to know about if you want to switch yarns within one knitting project.
Changing Pattern Sizes
Similar to substituting yarn, you may need to know how to change the sizes of your patterns. Learn here.
Finishing
Look here to learn how to polish up your knitting rows and give your projects a finished look - and projects that won't unravel.
Knitting Troubleshooting
Some things are just bound to go wrong...look here to see what you can avoid ahead of time.
Dropped Stitches
If you miss a dropped stitch, your entire project can become a nightmare. Learn how to recognize and avoid a dropped stitch here.
Shaping/Blocking
Learn some technicalities of knitting that will be sure to make your projects look great.
Untwisting Stitches
It happens that sometimes you need to know how to untwist your stitches. Learn here.
Knitting Terms
Listed here are some of the most frequently used knitting terms - ones that all knitters should know about.
Partners and Links
Check out other great knitting resources by clicking on this link!