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10 Knitting

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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.
Outcomes:
First attempt
Second attempt; getting better!
knitting with metal wire:
APPLICATION: clothing, sponges, netting to hold items
Free knitting patterns for afghan sampler squares 2009 AfghanFree 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 MaggieLouxRavelry: Super Simple Dishcloth pattern by The Knit Guru
Shurhold Bug & Tar Remover Sponge [282]Making a Net Produce Bag - Say YesSay Yes

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 ):