Wednesday, April 8, 2009

knit and crochet today

Originally, circular knitting was done using a set of four or five double-pointed knitting needles. Knitting is worked in rounds (the equivalent of rows in flat knitting) in a spiral.

You could even teach a "keep up" class where people who have completed all three classes meet once a month or bimonthly to keep in touch with knitting. You can knit blankets for the elderly in cold climates, "comfort dolls" to comfort children with AIDS in Africa, or hats and scarves for the homeless. Baby blanket knitting patterns are available, and because of the square design, are quite simple for beginners.

If you don't have one the you can just place the knitting on a fresh towel. Before you start with a pattern as a beginner, you should know the basic stitches including the knit stitch and purl stitch. Close-up of ribbingSome more advanced knitting techniques create a surprising variety of complex textures.

Most new knitters should start with some of the basic patterns listed above and work on mastering basic stitches. But, that's the essence of knitting.

Knit Brimmed Baby Hat are great for beginners Three Scarf Sweater Pattern Knit - these are the essentials

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