FOUR STEPS TO THE KNIT STITCH

1. Needle in
2. Yarn over
3. Slide up
4. Slide off

CASTING ON

Slip Knot—simply looped over the needle. They must be cast on with two threads, so that the edge of a piece will be firm and straight with plenty of stretch. It takes practice to get these stitches into the needle evenly.

Knitting Help is here to help you solve those knitting nightmares! Every knitter needs some assistance from time to time.

It can be so frustrating when you drop a stitch or something goes wrong. But, often mistakes are easily fixed – you just need to know what to do.

When you are learning how to hold your knitting needles and yarn, it is bound to feel a bit awkward at first. It can take a while to find a comfortable position and it is worth trying out some different styles of knitting.

Most knitters will tell you record-keeping is essential, and that they don't do it. Do as we say, not as we do, and start a knitting journal with your first project.

The main reason people get interested in knitting is that they like all the yarns that are available to play with.

If you're new to knitting, you might not be having a love affair with fiber yet, and that's OK. In fact, it's probably better. You don't want to be spending $20 a skein on yarn for your first project.

When you first get started as a knitter, it can be tempting to go wild in the knitting store, buying all sorts of fancy yarn and beautiful needles.

What makes the perfect knitting bag is different for every knitter. Someone who exclusively knits socks and small projects is going to want something completely different from someone who knits sweaters or afghans.

Sustainable Knitting:

Bamboo knitting needles are a great choice for beginning knitters and any other knitters who like a warm, organic feel to their knitting needles. Bamboo needles give a similar feel to wooden needles, but they are often cheaper, easier to find and available in a wider variety of sizes.