Tuesday, November 25, 2008

cotton/lycra knit fabrics

Learning how to knit is easy today with so many online resources. I have chosen the following pattern samples because they are the easiest patterns for a beginner knitter.

To form a "knit stitch" you use one needle to pull a loop of yarn through the existing stitch on the other needle. Circular knitting is employed to create pieces that are circular or tube-shaped, such as hats, socks, mittens, and sleeves. Skeins and balls are generally sold with a yarn-band, a label that describes the yarn's weight, length, dye lot, fiber content, washing instructions, suggested needle size, likely gauge, etc.

Close-up of ribbingSome more advanced knitting techniques create a surprising variety of complex textures. These all are regarding small fabric, but if you are working with large fabric, then it is most probable that you will forget about the stitch then for this purpose there are many tools, for counting the stitches, identify the number of specific row or stitch which will cover circular stitch markers, hanging markers, extra yarn and counters. Rayon and acetate fibers are also produced from cellulose mainly derived from trees.

To do a yarn-over after a knit stitch, just bring your yarn across your work from the back to the front. It will just some time at the beginning, but you will learn and get experience.

Lengthwise Knit Scarf are great for beginners

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