Like weaving, knitting is a technique for producing a two-dimensional fabric from a one-dimensional yarn or thread. In this article, I will attempt to explain some of the basic knitting stitches and everything they encompass.
More people are finding knitting a recreation and enjoying the hobby with their family. As well, I like to be able to spread my work out and check my pattern for any mistakes and it is much easier to view when using these needles. The local yarn store will often provide assistance if you are having trouble with your pattern, regardless of whether you purchased your knitting supplies from them or a competitor.
The key to knitting for gifts is to keep things simple, use quality materials, and, if you want to knit several gifts, consider using one pattern multiple times. The two types of stitches have a different visual effect; the knit stitches look like "V"'s stacked vertically, whereas the purl stitches look like a wavy horizontal line across the fabric. To start you can even make some simple combination of stitches.
Patterns for knitting provide a strong outline and foundation for starting any new knitting project. You also will usually want to stick with chunky yarns (this is a good use for "novelty" yarns, which have lots of texture and are usually thick but also light and fluffy), since they knit up quickly so you can make more presents.
No comments:
Post a Comment