Discover the essential knitting techniques through clear videos and lots of practice
1. Basic Skills
Start here with the fundamentals: casting on, 1/1 rib stitch, stockinette stitch, knitting with 2 strands, and binding off.
Casting On
There are different ways to cast on knitting. This is one of the simplest.
1/1 Rib Stitch
Knit 1 stitch and purl 1 stitch. Use the rib stitch to create nice edges on your front and back panels, sleeves, and neckline.
Stockinette Knitting
This is the core of knitting: stockinette knitting or knit and purl stitches.
Knitting with 2 Strands
In many sweaters, you knit a merino strand with a mohair strand together. Here you can see how to do this.
Binding Off
Have you knitted the desired length? Time to learn how to bind off.
2. Knitting with Colors
Learn to play with color: discover the differences between Intarsia and Jacquard.
Intarsia
The Intarsia technique is used to knit in designs. You switch the yarn at the design.
Jacquard
In the Jacquard technique, you knit the colored threads along the back of your work.
Preparation for Intarsia
Learn how to wind different bobbins to keep the colours separated.
3. Increasing and Decreasing
Discover different ways to shape your knitting
Increase 1 Stitch after the Rib
Increase a stitch in the middle of the needle after the rib.
Increase at the Beginning and End of Needle
Learn how to increase 1 stitch at the beginning and end of the needle. You need this technique for the sleeves.
Increase more Stitches
Apply one of the methods from the video to increase multiple stitches.
Decrease 1 Stitch
Learn how to decrease 1 stitch at the beginning and end of the needle.
Raglan Beginning of Needle
Learn how to decrease for raglan at the beginning of the needle.
Raglan End of Needle
Learn how to decrease for raglan at the end of the needle.
Armhole Shaping
Learn how to create a nice line for your armhole shaping. You can also apply the same technique for the neckline shaping.
4. Finishing
The final touch makes the difference: neat finishing gives your knitting a professional look
Joining Shoulders
Learn how to join the shoulder seams using 3 needles and bind off the stitches at the same time.
Picking up Stitches while Knitting
Learn how to pick up stitches for the neckband while knitting.
Mattress Stitch
Sew the side seams neatly together with the mattress stitch.
Weaving in Ends
In this video, you can see how to weave in ends and maintain the elasticity of your knitting.
