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The Art of French Knitting or Spool Knitting89

The Art of French Knitting or Spool Knitting

French knitting, or spool knitting, has long been enjoyed by school girls for many generations to knit long cords for fun and practical uses. This nostalgic craft is making a bit of a comeback as children and adults alike come up with new uses for the spool knit cords and rediscover old ones.

18 comments    knitting nancy french knitting
Ten Free Crochet Patterns: Easy Crocheted Socks81

Ten Free Crochet Patterns: Easy Crocheted Socks

Socks can be crocheted as well as knitted. These free patterns for crocheted socks are designed to be as comfortable as hand knit socks. Top-down and toe-up sock patterns are included.Unusual patterns include pedicure socks and 1916 baby socks.

12 comments    crochet pattern socks
Knifty Knitting Websites78

Knifty Knitting Websites

One of my favorite hobbies is knitting. Yarnworks make great gifts for everyone: baby shower gifts, hats and scarves for the winter months, and of course the always popular knitted socks! Every knitter out there knows that knitting can be a pricey...

4 comments    hub challenge knitting pattern
Knitting Looms: An Introduction76

Knitting Looms: An Introduction

Knitting looms are a fun and easy way for people to knit items such as hats, scarves and more very easily without ever having to deal with the more intimidating knitting needles. Technically knitting looms are looms at all, since it creates a knit rather than a woven fabric...but forget that its easy and fun!

2 comments    knitting yarn knifty knitter
Knitting for Charity74

Knitting for Charity

Looking for ways to use your knitting to help others? Many charities accept hand knitted items, including hospitals and international organizations. Get ideas on how you can contribute with your favorite hobby.

4 comments    cancer babies world war ii
Knifty Knitter Long Loom Series74

Knifty Knitter Long Loom Series

This article gives the basic instructions for using a knitting loom from the Knifty Knitter Long Loom series. Photos are provided to help you understand how to do it.

138 comments    family how to make
Best Websites for Learning How to Knit73

Best Websites for Learning How to Knit

Learning how to knit is a breeze with these websites, complete with video instructions. All you need is some yarn and needles and you can start learning to knit.

0 comments    learn how to knit
Beginning Simple Knitting: Basic Skills74

Beginning Simple Knitting: Basic Skills

  My new hobby of knitting provides a relaxing activity when my brain, body or both are fatigued, enables me to give one of a kind gifts, impresses friends and family, and gives me a creative outlet. This hub will help you get launched into the...

2 comments    how to friends crafts
How to Knit with Color Patterns: Step by Step to a Fair Isle Sweater72

How to Knit with Color Patterns: Step by Step to a Fair Isle Sweater

Knit colour patterns with confidence by following these simple steps to learning fair isle knitting. A fair isle sweater knit from a vintage Girl Scout pattern is used as an example of the technique.

9 comments    knitting yarn knit
What makes a good knitting blog72

What makes a good knitting blog

Find out what makes a good knitting blog that knitters will come back to again and again.

4 comments    blogs knitting knitters
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