Monday, May 19, 2008

one ball knit patterns

I have chosen the following pattern samples because they are the easiest patterns for a beginner knitter. Let me start by introducing you to the five stitch types that I believe are at the very heart of knitting!

Variegated yarns can produce interesting visual effects, such as diagonal stripes; conversely, a variegated yarn may frustrate an otherwise good knitting pattern by producing distasteful color combinations. This is used to great effect in lace knitting, which consists of making patterns and pictures using such holes, rather than with the stitches themselves. The darning needle is useful when tucking in those loose ends if you prefer instead of the crochet hook.

You should hold classes on a regular basis, such as once per week, biweekly, or once a month. Although knitting may be done with ribbons, metal wire and more exotic filaments, most yarns are made by spinning fibers. To form a "knit stitch" you use one needle to pull a loop of yarn through the existing stitch on the other needle.

This transformation may be done by hand, or with a device known as a ballwinder. This simple pattern is quite basic in that is requires only the knit stitch.

To do a yarn-over after a knit stitch, just bring your yarn across your work from the back to the front. Take your time and understand the information on this site and you will be able to knit anything you want.

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