up a level

How to knit

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