Friday, June 27, 2008

free patterns for knit and crochet baby blankets

I wanted to set out some basic knitting instructions as a refresher so here it is. Let me start by introducing you to the five stitch types that I believe are at the very heart of knitting!

During knitting, the active stitches are secured mechanically, either from individual hooks (in knitting machines) or from a knitting needle or frame in hand-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. First find a pattern with the some basic knitting instructions; a small flat item really is best.

Your knitting pattern whilst looking attractive needs to be suitable to the garment you want to knit. Knitting has been around for thousands of years, and probably always will be. Sometimes, the yarns being plied are fed at different rates, so that one yarn loops around the other, as in boucl .

Thus, a simple way to change gauge is to use different needles, which is the basis of uneven knitting. A key factor in knitting is stitch definition, corresponding to how well complicated stitch patterns can be seen when made from a given yarn.

You'll be amazed at how much faster the second, third, and fourth version of the same pattern can be. For more knit patterns be sure to click around this site!

knit lace baby blanket patterns - knitting made easy

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