Beginner Cast On: Knitting On (video tutorial)
Casting on is the first stage of any piece of knitting. It’s how you get your stitches onto the needles so that you can begin to knit them. This means that it’s the first thing you need to learn when you start to knit. The method below, called ‘knitting on’, is a really great cast on to learn as a beginner, because it uses a modified knit stitch. This means that you will learn how to knit as you learn how to cast on!
Mattress Stitch Seaming
A step by step guide to sewing up knitted seams with mattress stitch
A Guide to Yarn Weight
Ever been confused about all the different yarn weights available? Our handy guide includes descriptions, stitch counts and recommended knitting and crochet needle sizes to help you pick the best yarn weight for your next project.
Avoiding Ladders When Knitting in the Round
Do you get ladders between your needles when knitting in the round? We’ve collected together a whole load of ideas and tips and tricks to stop it happening.
Caring for Hand Knitted Socks
How to care for your hand knitted socks. Whether you’ve knitted your own socks, or received a beautiful pair of hand knitted socks, make sure that you are giving them the love they deserve with our guide to caring for your hand knitted socks.
How to Darn A Sock
If you wear hand knitted socks you will need to know how to darn them properly! Care for your knitted garments and lengthen their life with a neat woven patch darn.
Kitchener Stitch
Kitchener stitch is the most popular method of closing the toe when knitting top down socks, and grafting live stitches together on many other garments. Follow our handy step by step guide to ensure a seamless result.
How to Knit a Gauge Swatch
Making a gauge swatch is the first step to success in any knitting project. Our complete guide to swatching tells you how to knit your swatch, measure your gauge, and what to do if you need to make any adjustments.
How to Cast Off
Ever wanted to learn to knit? This is our easy to follow, step by step guide to casting off in knitting. Includes written instructions, pictures and a video tutorial.
Knit Stitch
Ever wanted to learn to knit? This is our easy to follow, step by step guide to making a knit stitch in knitting. Includes written instructions, pictures and a video tutorial.
Long Tail Cast On
Ever wanted to learn to knit? This is our easy to follow, step by step guide to casting on in knitting. Includes written instructions, pictures and a video tutorial.
Learning to Knit
Ever wanted to learn to knit, but not sure where to start? Our beginners guide to learning to knit. Including tools, resources, troubleshooting and next steps, will ensure that you have everything you need to be successful.