| Posted here are some easy knitting instructions for | | | | and working yarn over index finger |
| beginners. I think when people try to learn to knit they | | | | (B) Insert needle up through thumb loop, then draw a |
| choose the wrong pattern and the wrong supplies. | | | | loop from working yarn through loop |
| A beginner is naturally clumsy because they are not | | | | (C) Release thumb loop, tighten loop on needle by |
| comfortable with using two needles. So why make it | | | | pulling tail forward |
| more difficult for yourself by choosing small size | | | | (3) Knit stitch: Hold needle with loops in left hand |
| needles and tiny yarn to learn with? | | | | (A) Insert right needle |
| It is also best to use the basic knitting stitches, just knit | | | | (B) Wrap yarn around it, draw yarn through to form |
| and purl until you are use to knitting. Once you learn | | | | new stitch |
| these two stitches you will find everything else is just a | | | | (C) Transfer stitch to right needle |
| variation of the knit and purl stitches. | | | | (4) Purl: With yarn in front of work |
| First find a pattern with the some basic knitting | | | | (A) Insert right needle into front of stitch, yarn over and |
| instructions; a small flat item really is best. Try a | | | | (B) Draw new loop through |
| dishcloth, potholder or a square for an afghan. These | | | | (5) Cast off or Bind off: Begin by knitting two stitches |
| are all good choices for that very first project. The | | | | loosely |
| needles size 8 or larger is easiest to handle. Do keep | | | | (A) With left needle pass first stitch over second stitch |
| them about 14 inches long or shorter. I love the new | | | | and tip of right needles which leaves one stitch on right |
| kids needles that are about 7 inches long. | | | | needle. |
| To help you there are many videos and graphics | | | | (B) Knit next stitch and repeat process. |
| online. If you do not understand the written instructions | | | | (C) Continue until all stitches but one are bound off. |
| do check out some of these videos. It also helps to | | | | (D) Break or cut yarn and draw end through stitch |
| read the written instructions and than watch the | | | | With these few knitting basics to get you started, you |
| videos. | | | | will be well on your way to becoming a knitter. |
| (1) Slip Knot: Wrap yarn over needle from front to | | | | These few basic knitting instructions are the foundation |
| back, over the working yarn, and through loop, pull taut | | | | of any project you will ever knit. Take your time; |
| but not tight. | | | | understand these few items and you will be able to |
| (2) Cast On: | | | | knit anything you want. |
| (A) With needle in right hand, wrap tail over left thumb | | | | |