Wednesday, June 18, 2008

how to knit footies

I hope you will follow my knitting instructions. I hope you will follow my knitting instructions.

This produces a reversible fabric with raised horizontal ridges on each side of the work. Some of the complicated patterns become, if not simple or easy, less intimidating once you have a few easy projects under your belt. Individual stitches, or rows of stitches, may be made taller by drawing more yarn into the new loop (an elongated stitch), which is the basis for uneven knitting: a row of tall stitches may alternate with one or more rows of short stitches for an interesting visual effect.

In knitting, there is the concept of gauge and it means the number of stitches in a given length. The first step is to setup a basket or bonnet which makes the needles move continuously. There are also different types of knitting needles like Addi knitting needles, Clover knitting needles, Misc knitting needles, Crystal Palace, Rosewood and HiyaHiya

There are many sizes and types of needles - single pointed, double pointed, circular, and cable needles. Although knitting needle diameter is often measured in millimeters, there are several different size systems, particularly those specific to the United States, the United Kingdom and Japan; a conversion table is given at knitting needle.

So, if you want to slow down, and find meaning in your life again, try knitting. Be sure to try using other available resources, such as local craft and hobby stores.

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