How to Knit

How to Knit

Basic Stitches for Lace Knitting

Expert knitter Karen Soltys explains basic lace knitting stitches, with step-by-step instructions, how-to diagrams, and detailed photos.

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Sock-Yarn Shawls II How-to Video

The circular cast on is perfect for circular shawls that are worked from the center outward. Jen Lucas, author of Sock-Yarn Shawls and Sock-Yarn Shawls II, shows you how.

 

How to knit a circular cast on

Circular caston with Jen Lucas
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How to Knit a Sock

Follow along as technical editor Karen teaches Sarah how to knit the different parts of a sock.

How to knit a sock: heel flap (1 of 3)

Discover how easy it is to knit socks! In this video, you'll learn how to knit the heel flap. Karen, the expert, narrates, while Sarah, the novice, knits. If Sarah can knit a heel flap, you can do it too!

How to knit a sock, step 1
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How to knit a sock: heel turn (2 of 3)

Discover how easy it is to knit socks! In this video, you'll learn how to knit the heel turn. Karen, the expert, narrates, while Sarah, the novice, knits. If Sarah can knit a heel turn, you can do it too!

How to knit a sock, step 2
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How to knit a sock: gusset (3 of 3)

Discover how easy it is to knit socks! In this video, you'll learn how to knit the gusset. Karen, the expert, narrates, while Sarah, the novice, knits. If Sarah can knit a gusset, you can do it too!

How to knit a sock, step 3
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50 Yards of Fun How-to Videos

Knit designer Rebecca Danger shows you tips and tricks for making the adorable stuffed toys from her book 50 Yards of Fun.

How to knit a Turkish cast on (invisible cast on)

Learn how to knit a Turkish cast on—or invisible cast on—that's perfect for amigurumi and other stuffed toys. Follow along as Rebecca Danger, the bestselling author of 50 Yards of Fun, shows you how!

How to knit a Turkish Cast On (invisible cast on) How to knit a Turkish Cast On (invisible cast on)
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How to knit I-cord: pipe-cleaner method

Learn how to knit I-cord that can be posed and shaped—hide a pipe cleaner inside! Follow along as Rebecca Danger, the bestselling author of 50 Yards of Fun, shows you how to create posable I-cord for amigurumi and other stuffed toys.

How to knit I-cord How to knit I-cord
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How to knit I-cord on two double-point needles

Learn how to knit I-cord on 2 double-point needles—perfect for adding legs, arms, and tails to amigurumi and other stuffed toys. Follow along as Rebecca Danger, the bestselling author of 50 Yards of Fun, shows you how!

How to knit I-cord on two double-point needles How to knit I-cord on two double-point needles
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Knitting in the round: magic loop method

Learn a magic-loop method for knitting in the round, perfect for amigurumi and other stuffed toys. Follow along as Rebecca Danger, the bestselling author of 50 Yards of Fun, shows you how!

Knitting in the round: magic loop method Knitting in the round: magic loop method
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How to knit stuffed rings + Kitchener stitch

Learn how to knit adorable stuffed rings for amigurumi and other stuffed toys. Follow along as Rebecca Danger, the bestselling author of 50 Yards of Fun, shows you how with the Kitchener stitch.

How to knit stuffed rings + Kitchener stitch How to knit stuffed rings + Kitchener stitch
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How to knit noses: seamless join (afterthought noses)

Learn how to knit noses for amigurumi and other stuffed toys with a simple seamless join. Follow along as Rebecca Danger, the bestselling author of 50 Yards of Fun, shows you how!

How to knit noses: seamless join (afterthought noses) How to knit noses: seamless join (afterthought noses)
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How to pick up knitting stitches for arms, legs, and more

Learn how to pick up knitting stitches for arms, legs, and more a great technique for amigurumi and other stuffed-toy projects. Follow along as Rebecca Danger, the bestselling author of 50 Yards of Fun, shows you how!

How to pick up knitting stitches for arms, legs, and more  
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How to add fringe to knitted toys

Learn how to easily add fringe to amigurumi and other stuffed toys. Follow along as Rebecca Danger, the bestselling author of 50 Yards of Fun, shows you how!

How to add fringe to knitted toys  
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Knitting small areas of color in the round

Learn how to knit small areas of color in the round on circular needles. Follow along as Rebecca Danger, the bestselling author of 50 Yards of Fun, shows you how!

Knitting small areas of color in the round  
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Knitting legs two at a time

Learn how to knit legs--two at a time!--for amigurumi and other stuffed toys. Follow along as Rebecca Danger, the bestselling author of 50 Yards of Fun, shows you how.

Knitting legs two at a time  
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