#KNIT SCARF HOW TO#
How to Cast OnĬasting on is one of the most difficult parts of knitting to learn, but is easy once you get the hand of it. (Knit 1, purl 1) twice means that you will complete the instructions between the parentheses two times before moving on with the instructions.Įven the simplest stitches can make a spectacular scarf. (): Parentheses enclose instructions which should be worked the exact number of times specified by the number following the parentheses.So, "repeat instructions between *s until end of row" means to repeat the instructions between the asterisks until you get to the end of the row.
* :The asterisk is used to mark the beginning and end of a portion of instructions that you will do more than once.Left-Hand Side: The side of the work closest to your left hand as you are working on it.Right-Hand Side: The side of the work closest to your right hand as you are working on it.Wrong Side: This side of the garment is the side that will be inside when worn.Right Side: This is the side of the garment that will show when worn.You often combine it with the knit stitch in many projects. Purl (P): The purl stitch is kind of like the inverse of the knit stitch.Knit (K): The knit stitch is the basic knitting stitch.Cast On (CO): When you cast on you are creating a row of initial stitches on your knitting needle.I won't cover every single knitting term here, but these are the most basic. Knitting Terminology, Abbreviations, and SymbolsĪfter you learn how to knit, you will need to know the terminology to follow patterns. You need to find a way to keep your hands moisturized while keeping your yarn clean. Wooden needles and the yarn absorb oils from your hands. Choose an absorbent cream, so it won't end up on your yarn. Hand Cream: This might seem like an odd material, but it is necessary.You shouldn't break your yarn by tearing it as this will cause unravelling or stretch it out.
Scissors: You should keep a pair of scissors on hand to cut your yarn.Crochet Hook: It is helpful to have a crochet hook for picking up dropped stitches (size H or close).Again, choose something that feels most comfortable to you. I personally prefer wood or bamboo needles, and they are great for beginners. Needles: Knitting needles are available in many different materials, like metal, plastic, bamboo, resin, and different kinds of wood.If you don't like the feel of the yarn, you won't want to knit with it. Make sure you touch all of the different yarns you like before buying. When you first begin, you should choose one solid color (later on you can use multiple and variegated colors). Yarn: You will want to use worsted weight yarn.Choose your products carefully and make sure you feel comfortable with them. You need to be comfortable with how they feel in your hands.
I choose my knitting needles and yarn based on how they feel. I could tell you exactly which products to buy, but that won't be best for you.
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