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So you want to learn to knit? Well, first off, there are a few [[knitting supplies]] you're going to need. At minimum, you should probably get: |
So you want to learn to knit? Well, first off, there are a few [[knitting supplies]] you're going to need. At minimum, you should probably get: |
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* Some yarn! Made out of any fiber you like. A cheap ball of [[Acrylic]] [[Worsted weight]] will do the trick and only cost you a couple bucks. |
* Some yarn! Made out of any fiber you like. A cheap ball of [[Acrylic]] [[Worsted weight]] will do the trick and only cost you a couple bucks. |
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+ | ===The Steps=== |
Okay, with that out of the way, it's time to begin! |
Okay, with that out of the way, it's time to begin! |
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# Last but not least, you must [[Cast off]], which is the process of binding the stitches so they don't become unravelled. Again, there are a ton of techniques here. One of the easiest is the [[Plain cast-off]]. |
# Last but not least, you must [[Cast off]], which is the process of binding the stitches so they don't become unravelled. Again, there are a ton of techniques here. One of the easiest is the [[Plain cast-off]]. |
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At this stage, you've learned enough to make some simple knitted materials. For example, if you knit or purl all your rows you will get [[Garter stitch]] material. If you alternate between knit and purl rows, you'll get [[Stockinette stitch]]. And by switching between knit and purl stitches in the same row, you can make [[Seed stitch]], [[Ribbing]], and many other fabrics. |
At this stage, you've learned enough to make some simple knitted materials. For example, if you knit or purl all your rows you will get [[Garter stitch]] material. If you alternate between knit and purl rows, you'll get [[Stockinette stitch]]. And by switching between knit and purl stitches in the same row, you can make [[Seed stitch]], [[Ribbing]], and many other fabrics. |