Knitting, it’s said, is a very relaxing and satisfying craft. Knitting is a hobby that you can learn and then do while enjoying other past-times like watching television and at the same time create wonderful knitted items for yourself and others.
Now, I know what you’re thinking…knitting…fun? Sure. If you think knitting is for the fuddy-duddies, you’re wrong. Yes, there are members of older generations still knitting away. But, they aren’t treated as fuddy-duddies. Instead, they’re treated like valuable assets to the knitting community.
Want to learn how to knit? Here are some basics about knitting and how to benefit from online knitting classes…
Knitting machines are great for speed or for making exquisite fine gauge knits but they can also be very expensive. Are they right for you?
Bamboo needles offer a pleasantly organic and earthy feel to the hands, and when worked with a yarn such a wool, they can gain a patina from the oils from your hands and the wool. This patina will in no way harm other yarns that you work on the same needles – the patina has [...]
Knitted garments are very attractive and comfortable to wear. Many people who are not familiar with knitting may be intimidated by the process of knitting or impatient because of the process. The key to making a successful piece is having a good start and this can be done very easily if you know how.
Knitting with circular needles may seem confusing if you’ve never used them before, but it’s not as difficult as it looks. Joining the stitches into a round is the hardest part, but all it takes is a careful eye and a little practice. Once you have your gauge established and have cast on as many [...]
The KA Needles that are so popular among knitting enthusiasts today take their name from the Kinki Amibari Manufacturing Company. Founded in 1916 in Nara, Japan, KA is the oldest manufacturer of bamboo knitting needles in that country. KA’s first product for the handcraft industry was bamboo ribs used to stretch and dry the traditional [...]
Fashionable milliner Louise Green once said, “Wearing a hat is like having a baby or a puppy; everyone stops to coo and talk about it.” There is something about hats that inexplicably attracts us. It’s this open invitation to re-invent ourselves and recreate our look with a simple fashion accessory.
Knitting is something that takes time, and a lot of practice, it is something that is an art that can be mastered over time. There are several guides and books that are available to help teach you at different levels. From Beginners’ guides to mastering the art of knitting.
