Knitting Techniques That You Should Know
Whether you are a beginner knitter or have been at it for years, there are a few knitting techniques that you are going to want to be aware of, and which will help you to have the most success with all your future knitting projects.
Garter Stitch
One of the first knitting techniques that you will want to learn is the garter stitch. This is one of the most commonly used stitches in knitting and so you are going to want to be familiar with it. The garter stitch is the most basic knitting stitch, the one you will find most often in all knitting patterns.
To learn the garter stitch you simply take a pair of knitting needles, cast on ten stitches, hold the needle with the stitches in your left hand, and take the other needle in your right hand. You want to push the tip into the first loop and cross over, so the right hand needle is crossing in the back.
Take the working yarn and bring it around to the back needle and then bring it between the x of the two needles heading toward the right. Slide the stitches close to the tips of the needles and stick the tip of the right hand needle across the line of yarn, down into the gap of the loop on the left hand needle.
Now you want to pull the tip towards you and up so that you are lifting the loop off the left hand needle, and the new stitch will now be on the right hand needle.
Another of the first knitting techniques that you will want to learn is ribbing. This too is one of the most commonly used knitting techniques, and one that is very simple to learn. All you need to do is determine your ribbing pattern, and begin with the knit stitch, after which you want to bring the yarn to the front of your work as this will prepare you for your purl stitch.
Work a purl stitch, and then switch the yarn to the back of your work to prepare for the knit stitch, and continue on with this as the pattern requires.
These are just two of the many different knitting techniques that you should learn, especially if you are planning to take on more challenging patterns. Knitting is one of the oldest and most widely loved hobbies in the world, and you can create some beautiful garments if you learn how to knit.
Many people are scared off when they think about learning how to knit, but it really is not all that difficult. You will just need to have the right materials and some patience and the entire process will be very quick and simple.
