Knitting Department
Knitting isn’t just for your grandmother any more! Our Knitting department offers you stitches, patterns, techniques and free projects for apparel to home decorating. We’ll give you information about knitting basics, as well as video and written tutorials and lessons to help you learn this lovely craft or enhance your skills if you’re not a beginner.
To help, we’ve provided some handy guides and charts for conversion, yardage estimates, knitting terms and abbreviations. You also can find information about spool knitting, a unique form of this handicraft.
Visit our online shopping store to load up on yarn, spools, needles and other knitting supplies.
Looking for Crochet? Check out our Crochet Department.
Recent Videos and Tutorials
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![Crochet/Knit Tip: Don't Lose Your Place in the Pattern]()
Which row did I finish? Learn how to keep track of the row being worked on a crochet or knit pattern. This is a simple, easy quick tip.
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![Free Knitted Heart Pattern]()
Perfect Valentine's Day gifts and decorations. You'll be surprised how simple and easy this knitted heart pattern is to make.
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![How to Make 1 Right (M1R) and Make 1 Left (M1L) Knitting Increase]()
A common method of increasing stitches in knitting is the M1. Here are an excellent video and photo tutorial on how to Make 1 Right and Make 1 Left increase.
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![How to Organize and Store Yarn]()
No More Messy Yarn Stash! Yarn storage with plastic bins, egg cartons, shoe boxes, scotch tape and hair clips are a few excellent yarn storage solutions.
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![Learn to make a Criss-Cross Scarf with Loop Yarn]()
This video and photo tutorial shows how to make a criss-cross scarf from loopy yarn.
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![Loop Yarn Kids Scarf with Crayola Off the Hook Yarn]()
Kids can make this finger knitted scarf using this super easy loop yarn pattern. This Crayola Off the Hook Yarn scarf pattern can be made in less than two hours
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![Loop Yarn Magic Yarn Tutorial]()
There is a new variety of loop yarn, Magic Yarn. This yarn has a pattern like a star, heart or smiley face built into the yarn. Just stitch and see it appear!
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![Loop Yarn Scarf Pattern (Bernat Alize Blanket-Ez Loop Yarn)]()
Anyone can make this finger knitted scarf using this super easy loop yarn pattern. This Bernat Alize Blanket-ez scarf pattern can be made in less than two hours
Book and Magazine Recommendations
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![Harry Potter: Knitting Magic]()
Tanis GrayIntroducing the first official Harry Potter knitting book—a deluxe guide to creating over 25 authentic Harry Potter knits based on the iconic films.
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![PieceWork]()
PieceWork is for needleworkers wanting to explore a wide range of historical textiles and fine-thread handwork traditions.
New Stuff
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If you are interested in knooking, you will need to purchase a knook and supplies. This page is where to start. Don't forget to also check out the Knook books.
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Needlepointers.com
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The blanket size calculator will help you figure out how many stitches and rows you should either knit or crochet to create a blanket with any stitch combination.
From
Joy of Motion Crochet
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Is it a wrap? wide scarf with pockets? chunky pocket shawl thing?
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It's Always Autumn
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How to evenly increase stitches across a row. Use this free online calculator.
From
The Diet Diary
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Design on design creates this richly textured afghan.
From
Craft Yarn Council
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![Knitted Patchwork Blanket]()
Make this gorgeous knitted patchwork blanket that measures approx. 58" (147.5 cm) square. This free pattern contains all motifs that are separately identified and instructions provided.
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Craftbits.com
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Plug in numbers to find determine how to evenly increase stitches across a row or round.
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Any Calculator
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A video tutorial on a lace mesh pattern to knook.
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Mia Dhall Youtube Channel
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![Urban Hats Made with the Knook]()
For a hat that says you're cool, use the hot new Knook to make one of these urban styles.
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Affiliate Link to Leisure Arts
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Learn about knooking and how to get started.
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Stitching Jules