Learn how to knit with these handy tips and step-by-step tutorials.
By Adrienne Larsen, from the August 2020 issue
Step 1:
Hold secondary needle behind and slightly below the right hand needle.
Step 2:
Insert right hand needle the first stitch on left hand needle knitwise, then bring yarn between left hand & secondary needles.
Step 3:
Bring yarn between left and right hand needles as if to knit, then bring yarn in front of both left hand needles.
Step
View ProjectBy Adrienne Larsen, from the August 2020 issue
Step 1:
Slide stitches back onto secondary needle. Fold with purl sides in, secondary needle in back, and left hand stitches pushed backward.
Step 1 continued:
Back side view.
Step 2:
Insert right hand needle knitwise through the first stitch on the left needle and then the first stitch on the secondary needle.
Step 3:
Knit both stitches together.
Step 4:
Slip both stitches
By Karen Fletcher, from the Lara Lace Knit Swatch issue
Lara Lace is a wonderfully leaf-like diamond lace pattern that works well for both the Lara Lace Shawl and other projects like scarves and cowls.
View ProjectBy Cheryl Chow, from the Corey Colorwork Knit Swatch issue
The world of colorwork knitting awaits! Try this swatch to practice before making the Corey Colorwork Scarf, but once you get the hang of it, the possibilities are endless!
View ProjectBy Elisabeth Davis de Herraiz, from the Loren Lace Knit Swatch issue
Knitting lace seems daunting at first, so start slow with a very doable swatch! Then, knit your own Loren Lace Cowl or experiment with this lace pattern and try your hand at designing something yourself.
View ProjectBy Nazanin Fard, from the Teagan Entrelac Knit Swatch issue
Entrelac is a versatile knitting style that can be made into just about anything! Master this swatch to make the Teagan Entrelac Infinity scarf and feel free to try making other designs as well! Maybe a bag, a longer scarf, or even a shawl!
View ProjectBy Nicola Prybell, from the Cate Cable Swatch issue
Master the Cate Cable Swatch to make the Cate Cable Hat and more!
View ProjectBy Elisabeth Davis de Herraiz, from the June 2020 issue
Make this swatch before you make the Midsummer Headband! Plus, once you learn this pattern, see what else you can create! This is a great pattern for a summer scarf or shawl for example.
View ProjectBy Karen Fletcher, from the June 2020 issue
Practice these palm frond style motifs, you’ll be ready to add them to just about all of your knits! Master this swatch and picture cute scarves, shawls, maybe even a purse flap with these palm inspired stitches.
View ProjectBy Brenda Castiel, from the June 2020 issue
Practice makes perfect in yoga AND knitting! Master this swatch and you’ll be well on your way to knitting your own Namaste socks and beyond.
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