KNITTING: method by which yarn is manipulated to create a textile or fabric, often used in many types of garments. Knitting creates multiple loops of yarn, called stitches, in a line or tube. Knitting has multiple active stitches on the needle at one time.
MATERIALS:
- Knitting needles
- Yarn/wool any type of string
HOW:
![Learning to knit can be completely overwhelming but our list of 18 easy knitting stitches you can use for any project will have you knitting up a storm. Soon you’ll be able to take on more complex patterns and alternate stitches to create a variety of beautiful items.](https://i-h1.pinimg.com/564x/6c/dd/58/6cdd58f573a6b27e10ec1d6bc1da6cb5.jpg)
We applied this stitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM5M2Fu0RtY
Outcomes:
First attempt
knitting with metal wire:
APPLICATION: clothing, sponges, netting to hold items
![Free knitting patterns for afghan sampler squares 2009 Afghan](https://i-h1.pinimg.com/564x/3d/0d/e0/3d0de00e678e45d1a344c61f27bd1cde.jpg)
![Free Knitting Pattern for 4 Row Repeat Little Dove Baby Blanket - Little Dove is knit using a simple 9 stitch 4 row pattern repeat that is framed by rows of seed stitch. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Anat Rodan. Pictured project by MaggieLoux](https://i-h1.pinimg.com/564x/9b/b5/29/9bb529c5cb7329b6af06f33863597fc3.jpg)
![Ravelry: Super Simple Dishcloth pattern by The Knit Guru](https://i-h1.pinimg.com/564x/96/ca/12/96ca12d876ab8b0f13af6fdcc119ae7b.jpg)
![Shurhold Bug & Tar Remover Sponge [282]](https://i-h1.pinimg.com/564x/eb/a1/d5/eba1d57fd3bea656fa250bb925c07954.jpg)
![Making a Net Produce Bag - Say YesSay Yes](https://i-h1.pinimg.com/564x/1c/0b/8c/1c0b8c473e724b60ceb1ea9c8704419f.jpg)
REFLECTION: there are so many variations of knitting stitches which extend beyond to crochet, you might even possibly invent your own stitch or mix and match stitches to make a whole new patterned textile. This technique is repetitive and yet I still tend to get lost and mix up the stitches and it makes a kink/dent in the overall textile ):