Knitting: How-To Cast On

Learn how to cast on knitting. Casting on is the first step in knitting and you'll be putting the stitches on the needle.

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Knitting: How-to Knit

In this knitting tutorial, you'll learn the most basic stitch, the knit stitch. Now, let's get started!

Some people like to learn new techniques by watching, others prefer to learn by reading. We have included a How to Do the Knit Stitch video as well as written out step-by-step tutorial.

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Knitting: How-to Purl

Purling is the second stitch learned in knitting. It's actually the reverse of the knit stitch.

Once you learn the knit stitch and the purl stitch, you'll find that all other stitches are simply a combination or a variation of these two basic stitches.

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Knitting: How to Cast Off

Casting off or binding off is the term used to take a knitting project off the needles to finish it. Here's how it's done in a few simple steps.

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Knitting Tip: How-to Improve Yarn Tension

Tension, simply put, is nothing more than how tightly or loosely you wrap the yarn when working the knit and purl stitches. Here’s 5 tips to improve yarn tension!

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How-to Seam in Garter Stitch

Learning to join seams with a clean edge can add a polished and professional finish to your completed knitting project. Here's how-to join garter stitch (knit every row) panels in just a few easy steps!

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Knitting: Weaving in Yarn Ends

Now that you have completed your knitting project, you should have a few yarn tails hanging around. Don't just clip them off or you will end up with holes and your knitting will unravel. Here's how to properly weave in yarn ends

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Knitting: How-to Join Seams with Mattress Stitch

When it's time to sew seams on your knitted project, knowing a few simple seaming techniques can make your finished garment look polished and professional. The mattress stitch is a very easy (and satisfying) join. Also know as an Invisible Seam, it joins the knitted pieces without showing a seam on the front of the work. Here's how it's done in just a few steps.

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Knitting: How-to Knit 2 Together (k2tog)

Learning how to decrease stitches in knitting is very easy! It's as simple as knitting two stitches together to create one stitch. Here's how it's done.

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Knitting Increase: Knit Front & Back (kfb)

In this tutorial you'll learn a very easy and effective way to increase (or add stitches) to your knitting. You'll learn how to increase a stitch by knitting in the front and back of a stitch.

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Knitting: How-to Measure Gauge

Want your project to measure in as planned? Then you'll want to know how to measure gauge.

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Viva Glitz Cowl Free Knitting Pattern

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