How To Knit Tutorial

Knitting is a favorite pastime for many people of all ages. Aside from knitting, other crafts using yarn has also been popular. Crochet for example is a great craft you can enjoy and you can make just anything out of it -from bags to articles of clothing, to centerpieces. If you are interested in learning how to knit, read on for some great opportunities you can also grab.

If you love these types of crafts, and if you are creative to make wonderful things out of them, then you can actually find knitting a great way to while away the hours or, most importantly, a great way to make profits. Of course, you can sell your crafts. Knitted jackets or clothing are a little warmer, thus these can be helpful especially during cold or winter months. If you want to learn how to knit your own sweater, here are a few tips that might help.

- If you are new in knitting, start with a design or pattern that is flat or something that is small. This will help you avoid frustration in learning how to knit. Keep in mind that if you opt for more complex projects the first time you try your hands on knitting, you may find it difficult and may be a source of frustration.

- If you are a beginner and you want some tips on what stitches are the basic ones you need to learn first, the knit stitch and the purl stitch are the basic ones you can learn first. Mastering them will help you master the more complex knits though because the more complex ones are just based on these two basic knitting types.

- Don't forget to make the gauge. You may spend time on it but it will save you from undoing everything later. Knitting the gauge will help you determine which needles to use in a specific project or part of it.

- If you are knitting a sweater and you want to make the edges sturdier, cast two strands on the edges.

- One thing you can do to if you encounter loose threads is to move the yarn closer to the tip of the needles.

- If you want to know which needle you need in learning how to knit, you can start with the popular needles for beginners. You may find a lot of needles of different sizes and but if you are just starting, you can start with size 7 or 8. However, you have to remember that the size of your needle depends largely on how thick is your yarn. Keep in mind that the bigger the number, the thicker is your needle, and the thicker your needle, the looser stitches it will create.

- In choosing your yarn, you may want to start off with a textured and plain colored one and save the feathered yarn after you have mastered the basics. The feathered one may be attractive but may not be suitable especially for beginners who still needs to distinguish the stitches.

Start with these few tips in learning how to knit, but of course, you have to find a detailed guide on how to start with this wonderful hobby. You can then enjoy making your own sweater, vests, and many other creative things you can make with your knitting skills.