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It’s time to add a thumb to your mitten! It will only take a moment compared to the work you’ve already put into creating the cuff and hand. In this lesson you’ll learn how to pick up stitches. Get ready for the home stretch! Cut off the knot in your scrap yarn, and carefully slip stitches onto two DPNs (5 sts on each). To create stitches along the remaining side of the thumb, we’ll need to pick them up from the available edge. Position a new strand of yarn and empty needle as to knit, and insert the needle into

You’re almost to the finish line! Your final challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to create a pair of mittens! This project will stretch all your knitting muscles from previous lessons, with a dash of new techniques. Grab your size 8 double pointed needles and some worsted weight yarn. Knit a swatch and check your gauge: recommended for this project is the same as the hat project: 4.5 sts/6 sts per inch or 17 sts/23 rows = 10cm in st st. To start a project on double pointed needles, use a single DPN and the long tail cast on to make all

To shape the top of a hat, we’ll decrease the number of stitches incrementally using a stitch decrease called “knit two together.” Reducing stitches every other row will create a gradual rounding of the hat culminating at the apex of the dome. Knit Two Together It is just like it sounds— enter two stitches from the left, and knit them as one (abbreviated k2tog). Since the hat has 88 stitches, first we’ll decrease every 11 stitches, for a total of eight decreases. To keep track, I like to count as if stitches 11 and 1 are knit together, so I count

By now you’ve got a handle on flat knitting, which can take you very far! But for round objects like hats, it’s more efficient to knit continuously — imagine a spiral staircase — on circular needles. This is called “knitting in the round.” It’s easier than it may seem! In this beginner’s hat project, you’ll learn how to set up your circular knitting project, alternate between two colors of yarn (optional), and shape the crown with stitch decreases. Grab some worsted weight yarn and your size 8 circular needle. Knit a swatch and check your gauge: recommended for this project is 4.5 sts/6 rows

Hey hot-shot, you’ve got your basics down! With this knowledge, you can make a lot of things! In this lesson, you’ll be introduced to common knitting terminology used in patterns, and learn to make garments fit properly by measuring and adjusting the gauge of your knitting. With this info, you’ll be able to follow knitting patterns you find in books and online! Additional terms are defined in the Knitting Glossary for this class. Knitting Pattern Abbreviations You’ll find terms abbreviated in knitting patterns very frequently. The patterns turn out looking like some kind of cryptic message, but not once you

Mistakes are a natural part of learning to knit! Forgive yourself some funkiness in the early stages of your journey, but eventually learning to identify and fix mistakes will bring you flawless results and great satisfaction. This lesson covers some common mistakes you might make and how to get things back on track. The only extra tool that comes in handy is a crochet hook. Choose one that’s a few sizes smaller than your knitting needles. Precision is not required here– if it fits through the loops of your stitches, it’ll do. Tinking Vs Frogging Finding a mistake in your knitting

When it comes time to finish your knitting project, the process of securing the remaining stitches is called binding off. If you’ve ever made potholders on a loom, the stitch overlapping process will seem very familiar! Try to use a looser yarn tension during binding off, so your finished edge is as stretchy as the rest of your scarf. Knit two stitches onto your right needle. Then use your left needle to pick up the rightmost stitch and lift it over its neighbor and off the end of the needle. Knit one more stitch onto the right needle, then repeat the

When you’re first learning how to knit, your stitches will most likely be irregular. It will take time to get comfortable holding the yarn and needles together. The only way to get consistent stitches is with practice, so this class’s first scarf project is an opportunity to do just that. But first, we have to get the yarn on the needles to start out. That process is called casting on. There are many methods for casting on, but for now, we’ll just try one, called the long tail cast on, which creates a nice stretchy edge. Grab your size 10 straight needles and chunky yarn (light

In this knitting class, I’ll teach you the basics of hand knitting. Whether you’re an absolute novice or you want to refresh some rusty skills, this beginner class will get you going! You’ll be guided through making cozy scarves, hats, and mittens while learning the tools, fibers, and vocabulary you need to take on any knitting project after the class is complete. You’ll put in the necessary practice during this class to establish consistency in your own knitting style, which is the key to creating even, professional looking finished projects! Class table of contents: Welcome to Knitting (you are here) Cast

In this knitting class, I’ll teach you the basics of hand knitting. Whether you’re an absolute novice or you want to refresh some rusty skills, this beginner class will get you going! Four exciting and useful projects will build your knitting skills over time, adding new techniques along the way. You’ll make a basic scarf, a stretchy ribbed scarf, a striped hat in the round, and a pair of basic mittens. You’ll become familiar with the language of knitting patterns and gain the confidence to seek out new knitting projects on your own. Class table of contents: Welcome to Knitting