Knitting 101

  • Knitting Styles

    When I talk about Knitting Styles, I’m referring to how you hold your needles and work the yarn. There are several types of knitting styles that vary in technique from one to the next. I’m not certain how many there are as they vary depending on the country of origin. So if you are learning…

  • Getting Started: Learning to Knit

    So I could make my own videos, but I’m a fan of “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it” and other folks have put the time and effort to make great content, let’s share that! There are books dedicated to casting on and casting off, such as Cast On, Bind Off: 54 Step-by-Step Methods. I’m…

  • Getting Started with Knitting: Is it for me?

    Is knitting for you? How do you decide this without trying it first? I dunno… I just had a feeling. How KnitsKnacks got started I saw my grandma do it and wanted to too. Unfortunately, my mom only knew how to crochet and I tried that too but I didn’t like how chunky it felt…

  • Getting Started with Knitting: What You Need

    What you Need 1. Knitting Needles Look for a US 8 or US 9 wooden knitting needle. The larger sizes will make it easier to see your stitches as you learn to read your work. There are many types of Knitting Needles but for getting started you mainly just need the pair of neeedles. Whether…