Let me start by introducing you to the five stitch types that I believe are at the very heart of knitting! In very simple cases, knitting can be done without tools, using only the fingers to do these tasks; however, knitting is usually carried out using tools such as knitting needles, knitting machines or rigid frames.
The second type of knitting needles are straight, double-pointed knitting needles (also called "dpns"). When you learn these simple stitches and stitch patterns, you can knit virtually any pattern that you wish. In fact what type of knitting yarn to use is one of the most important decisions a craftsperson has to make.
If the fibers are first aligned by combing them, the yarn is smoother and called a worsted; by contrast, if the fibers are carded but not combed, the yarn is fuzzier and called woolen-spun. The two types of stitches have a different visual effect; the knit stitches look like "V"'s stacked vertically, whereas the purl stitches look like a wavy horizontal line across the fabric. However, these numbers can differ from one country to another.
Good luck with your knitting. These few basic knitting instructions are the foundation of any project you will ever knit.
No comments:
Post a Comment