Sunday, October 19, 2008

flopy hat pattern knit hats

As we know, all knitted fabrics are made using two basic stitches, knit and purl. I hope you will follow my knitting instructions.

Knitting is an art from ancient times. In the knit stitch on the left, the next (red) loop passes through the previous (white) loop from below, whereas in the purl stitch (right), the next stitch enters from above. But it is all part of the process, and most knitters, no matter how goal-oriented in their daily lives, face this part of the knitting experience with cool composure and aplomb.

Additional patterns can be made on the surface of the knitted fabric using embroidery; if the embroidery resembles knitting, it is often called Swiss darning. In spinning, the fibers are twisted so that the yarn resists breaking under tension; the twisting may be done in either direction, resulting in an Z-twist or S-twist yarn. Although the mechanics are different from casting on, there is a similar variety of methods.

You may also want to consider finding a local knitting group or meeting online others who share your hobby. You watch it come to life as you go, and little by little, your knitting becomes reality.

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