Latest Articles in 'Knitting'

What To Knit For Spring Weather

By Christopher Simpkins | Thursday, March 29th, 2012

Warm weather is upon us, and many knitters aren't sure what they should knit, associating knitting with making warm sweaters and winter accessories. The truth is, there are a huge variety of items you can knit for warmer weather! Walk around your local yarn store and get inspired by some of the lighter weight yarns this spring.

Knit the City: Meet the London Yarn Corps

By Demi L. Gilbert | Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

Knit the City are, as described by themselves are 'your friendly neighbourhood graffiti knitters'. They are the most influential collectives to emerge from the original graffiti knitting craze. They are both sneaky and talented with a needle and some yarn, and have created history in their so far short lifespan.

A Review of The Popular Addi Turbo Knitting Needles

By Crystal Middleton | Sunday, March 18th, 2012

I believe that knitting is as much about the process as it is about the product. This is why I use Addi Turbo knitting needles for all of my projects. They're the only needles that make my work move quickly, and feel very comfortable in my hands.

Advantages of finger knitting

By Jodie Mitchell | Monday, March 12th, 2012

Originally finger knitting was used to teach and introduce young children into the art of knitting though without the use of needles. Finger knitting was almost similar to actual knitting with the only difference being the lack of needles, though yarns were also used just like in the real thing. As time elapsed several applications have been found of making the most use out of finger knitting.

Reliable Blankets For kids

By Owen Jones | Tuesday, March 6th, 2012

Have you ever thought why woollen blankets are so desirable? What are the properties that make woollen blankets more attractive than say, cotton blankets? Well, the solution lies in the properties of wool known as crimp and scaling.

The Best Knitting Needles for the Job

By A Dinkle | Saturday, January 28th, 2012

Just as in any sort of art or craft, knitting requires the right types of tools to do the best job in the most pleasurable fashion. Therefore , it's a brilliant idea to choose a good pair of needles.

My Favorite Knitting Needles- Circular Needles

By Guest | Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

I like using circular knitting needles they are a lot better than any other knitting tool in the world. OK, now that I have your attention, I would like to explain why knitting with circulars is so incredible.

Want To Improve Your Health? Try Knitting With Addi Turbo Knitting Needles

By Nellie Strickland | Saturday, January 21st, 2012

Knitting has become extremely popular over the last decade, with over fifty three million American knitters. There is fortunately some great news for these knitters: knitting has health benefits that can lead to a calmer, healthier life. In the very busy modern world, it is hard to find an efficient stress reducer. Knitting can help with chronic pain, and alleviate many different conditions, as 90% of all conditions are caused or made worse by stress.

Ways to Correct Knitting Slipups

By Janet Nelson | Thursday, January 19th, 2012

Beginner knitters always ask me how they can fix a mistake that occurs while they are knitting. Knitting is a skill that requires so much concentration to supply good results. Nevertheless it is usual for...  (More...)

Circular Knitting Needle ABC’s

By Janet Chang | Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Circular knitting needles are a favorite tool amongst knitters. Circular knitting needles have a needle tip at every end and are connected in the middle by a flexible wire. Like regular knitting needles, circular knitting needles can be gotten in a variety of materials, wire lengths and needle sizes. The selection between a metal or bamboo circular knitting needle will depend according to the individual's personal preference as well as the type of project and yarn used.

How To: Increase Your Knitting Speed With Addi Turbo Knitting Needles

By Theresa Roder | Monday, January 16th, 2012

Every knitter is looking for new ways to increase their speed, from beginners to very advanced knitters. The good news is that there are a few simple tricks that can drastically improve your knitting speed that most people don't know about. Most knitters accomplish around 30 stitches per minute, but you can double that number with these techniques and finish your projects in half the time!

The Yarn Ball Winder Explained

By Jill Fagen | Monday, January 16th, 2012

Relax now, and let the Yarn Ball Winder Guru introduce you to a brand-new way of winding yarn without fighting...

How to Use Interchangeable Knitting Needles Like the Addi Clicks

By Johanna Burnell | Saturday, January 7th, 2012

A set of interchangeable knitting needles can be a huge advantage to frequent knitters. These sets come with ten to twelve pairs of needles in different sizes, and three to four lengths of cable. Instead of purchasing new needles for every project you start, you have every needle you could ever need. These sets are wildly popular among knitters, as they make casting on a new project very quick and easy.

Changing Knitting Patterns – Making a pattern fit your body

By Mercedes Aspland | Saturday, January 7th, 2012

Reported by users, to be able to err is human in addition to being much as we know almost all knitters are generally human being. Mistakes whilst knitting isn't not known, a few are small and could be overlooked, even though some can be too essential to ignore along with calls for a fix. This is not always feasible and usually a costly blunder regarding height and width of the garment can easily give that ineffective.

Learning How to Machine Knit On An Addi Knitting Machine

By Grace Peterson | Friday, January 6th, 2012

If you're a hand knitter looking to start machine knitting, the process can look a little daunting. The truth is, these two are totally different skill sets, but you know a lot already if you are a hand knitter! Understanding how knit items work can help immensely when you start to knit on a machine. Knowing both crafts is hugely beneficial, because they both have different advantages.