I am learning how to knit, and this is what I've learned.
Starting and finishing |
Cast on Cast off |
Basic stitches |
Knit stitch Purl stitch |
Knitting fabrics |
Garter stitch Stocking stitch Ribbing Welting Moss stitch Cable |
Change number of stitches |
Decrease number of stitches in a row Increase number of stitches in a row |
Knitting effects |
Basket weave Diagonals Wavy Diamonds Knots |
Colour in knitting | |
Rows: |
Three colours, stocking stitch, single row Two colours, stocking stitch, double rows Two colours, garter stitch, double rows Two colours, welting (x2), double rows Two colours, ribbing, double rows Two colours, moss stitch, double rows |
Varying colour within a row: |
Stocking stitch or multi-coloured Double-sided smooth or double knitting Double-sided knobbly |
Designers Make your own patterns! |
Knit and purl Multi-coloured Double knitting |
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