How to Hold Knitting Needles? The first step in learning to knit is to know how to hold knitting needles and yarn in your hand. The video below demonstrates 3 different ways for you to get started, there are lots of other ways of holding needles, over the years, you’ll develop your own unique style. Differences Between English and Continental Style You’re about to learn how to tension yarn in your hands. Basically, there are two knitting styles, the English Style (or throwing) and the ... Read More
How to Make a Slip Knot in Knitting
For absolute beginners! Casting on is the first step of knitting, and making a slip knot is the first step of casting on (in most cases). If you’re a first time knitter and don’t know where to start, this is your very first class into the world of hand knitting! You can also find a Learning Roadmap on this page. Video Tutorial on How to Make a Slip Knot in Knitting In this video, you’ll learn how to make a slip knot with yarn. Please check it out below. ... Read More
How to Knit a Simple Hat? Easy Hexagon Wool Hat
A hat is a great winter accessory that helps to keep you warm and comfy. In this video tutorial, I am going to teach you how to knit a simple hexagon wool hat. The yarn I am using for this hat is made of 100% super wash merino wool, I like super wash wool because you can throw them into the washing machine without worrying too much about felting, how convenient is that! When making a hat, the most difficult part is achieving perfect fit for your head. It’s very important to measure gauge, ... Read More
How to Knit a Scarf? A Simple and Gorgeous Cable Scarf for Beginners
Have you ever wanted to knit a gorgeous cable scarf in less than two days? Believe it or not, I’ve come up with this very easy scarf pattern, it has intricate and elegant cable stitches on top, yet it’s surprisingly simple to make, every beginner knitters can take up the project very quickly. My inspiration I’ve always wanted to make a long, long hand-knit scarf to keep myself warm during cold winter weather, I’d like the scarf to be long enough so that I can wrap it around neck without much ... Read More
How to Knit a Heart? A Great Ornament Gift for Your Loved One
Want to make a puffed heart? Well, today I am going to show you how to knit two hearts and sew them together to make a cute, little stuffed heart. This makes an interesting ornament that you can hang in your bedroom, attach it to your shoulder bag, or put it on a Christmas tree, it’s also a wonderful gift to express love and devotion to your loved one. There are lots of knitted heart tutorials around the web, most of them are using garter stitch. This little heart is created in ... Read More
