Let me start by introducing you to the five stitch types that I believe are at the very heart of knitting! Sock-knitting machines are used to make socks.
A wale can split into two or more wales using increases, most commonly involving a yarn over. For large or complex patterns, it is sometimes difficult to keep track of which stitch should be knit in an particular way; therefore, several tools have been developed to identify the number of a particular row or stitch, including circular stitch markers, hanging markers, extra yarn and counters. Since a typical piece of knitted fabric may have hundreds of wales, warp knitting is typically done by machine, whereas weft knitting is done by both hand and machine.
She will be talking about knitting and taking some of the mystery out of knitting terms and patterns. It is important to know the size of your knitting needles because their size is related to the size of your stitches and, implicitly, to the appearance of the finished work. In lace knitting, the pattern is formed by making small, stable holes in the fabric, generally with yarn overs.
You'll be amazed at how much faster the second, third, and fourth version of the same pattern can be. Once you learn the basics of knitting, you will want to continue progressing to more advanced stitches and knitting patterns.
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