Sunday, November 9, 2008

instructions on how to knit

The process of knitting has three basic tasks: (1) the active (unsecured) stitches must be held so they don't drop; (2) these stitches must be released sometime after they are secured; and (3) new bights of yarn must be passed through the fabric, usually through active stitches, thus securing them. Here's how I care for the things I have been knitting.

There is a cylinder with slots for the needles in the machine and the needles have latches. All other patterns emerge from these few stitches. Once the knitted piece is finished, the remaining live stitches are "cast off.

There are so many different fibers and needles that are used to make those different varieties of cloth pieces such as table cloths, handkerchiefs and etc. Dpns are typically used for circular knitting, especially smaller tube-shaped pieces such as sleeves, collars, and socks; usually one needle is active while the others hold the remaining active stitches. Extra curvature can be introduced into knitted garments without seams, as in the heel of a sock; the effect of darts, flares, etc.

Patterns for knitting provide a strong outline and foundation for starting any new knitting project. Exercise is great, yet, doing something for your soul, is just as important.

downloadable knitting patterns - knitting for fun. Free Baby Knit Blanket Pattern the easy way

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