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
-
![]()
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.
-
![]()
Perfect Valentine's Day gifts and decorations. You'll be surprised how simple and easy this knitted heart pattern is to make.
-
![]()
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.
-
![]()
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.
-
![]()
Finish your handmade knit and crochet creation with your signature. Simply add personalized labels to handmade items.
-
![]()
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
-
![]()
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!
-
![]()
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
Trending this Week
-
![]()
Learn to Knook. Knooking is the new knitting, and you will find many videos and tutorials on knitting with a crochet hook. We also have books and free patterns!
-
![]()
Click for some awesome free knook patterns we have found on the internet including hats, scarves, washcloths, granny square and more.
-
![]()
Loop yarn is a popular new way to knit without knitting needles. We have a roundup of the best free loop yarn patterns and projects!
-
![]()
This tutorial will show how to make t-shirt yarn. T-shirt yarn is made from cutting up old t-shirts and can be used to crochet and knit..
-
We have a collection of knitting calculators. Find yarn calculator, knitting yardage calculator, hat calculator, substituting yarn calculator and more.
-
![]()
How to make yarn pom-poms with a DIY pom-pom maker.
-
![]()
Free loom knitting projects with basic loom knitting patterns as well as loom knit hat patterns and beautiful patterns for loom knit blankets. You'll find patterns for scarves, pillows, and more!
-
![]()
Learn how to make the loop yarn criss-cross stitch with this video and photo tutorial. Loop yarn is a finger knitting yarn and you can knit without needles.
-
![]()
Baskets - Garter Stitched Basket Knit Pattern
-
![]()
Book - Knitted Scarves and Cowls
-
![]()
Mug rugs are a popular item. Learn how to knit mug rugs with this pattern.
-
![]()
Finger Looping - Knitting without Needles
-
![]()
How to Knit the Seed Stitch
-
Learn the checkerboard stitch for knitting.
New Stuff
-
Here are 5 entrelac tips on how to prevent holes, yarn peeking through, and perfect your edges.
From
Nimble Needles
-
A step-by-step tutorial on the entrelac knitting pattern for beginners. It also includes tips and tricks for a neat finish.
From
Nimble Needles
-
Here is the pattern for a practice piece you can knit today to learn Entrelac knitting, written for knitting and purling.
From
by Carol Wyche
-
![]()
This e-book, we’ll teach you the process of knitting entrelac from start to finish, then supply you with six fantastic free entrelac knitting patterns!
From
Interweave
-
This first Entrelac tutorial will show you how to make the base of the point.
From
We Are Knitters
-
Let’s continue with the second phase of our step-by-step explanation of how to knit Entrelac - how to make the first row of squares.
From
We Are Knitters
-
Let’s get started with the third installment of how to knit Entrelac! How to knit the second row of squares.
From
We are Knitters
-
The fourth and final installment on how to knit Entrelac is how to knit end triangles.
From
We Are Knitters
-
As long as you can do a cast on, knit, purl, purl 2 together, slip slip knit, and bind off, you are able to make this woven-like knit pattern.
From
Craft Passion
-
Follow the images here in this Entrelac tutorial and you’ll learn how to work entrelac, without a teacher by your side.
From
Interweave