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Knitting Stitches is not that difficult as it sounds, its very easy. You have to know basics of knitting and some basic stitches. To start knitting try some basic stitches like "knit stitch", "knit two stitches", and "the purl stitch", "stockinet stitches". Garter stitch is also a very basic stitch and very popular too. Garter stitch is a really versatile quick to knit and sturdy, so it is great for all skill levels. Knit stitch is most common stitch you do, when you start knitting, you can have little variation in this in knit stitch pattern, with having back knit stitches. Purl stitches are also very popular and easy stitch you just have to take yarn in front while knitting. Once you get grip on all these basic stitches, they you can try some advanced stitches. Let's start with bind off. For this bind off, first knit two stitches; then slip off first stitch over second needle; knit another stitch and repeat the same procedure till only one stitch remains. Break the yarn and just draw it from last loop. If you want to do ribbing then cast stitches in multiple of four; then bring yarn under the needle in front and then knit two purl stitches. Then take yarn under the needle to the back of your work, and then repeat till end of the row. Repeat the row and then just bind off the pattern. Slipping stitches, first slip stitch from left needle from left hand needle on which casting is done to right hand needle as for purl. To pass slip stitches over a knit stitch then bring slip stitch over the knit stitch. This stitch is usually used to get lace pattern. The Yarn over stitch, first bring the yarn under the needle, then forward again over the needle then backward and then knit the "knit stitch". This makes one extra stitch. This yarn over stitch makes holes and used for openwork patterns. To weave a stockinette stitch, bring two pieces to joint together, up yarn in first stitch on upper piece, you can do this by inserting needle from back side. Then insert needle from first stitch on right side on lower piece and bring up through next stitch on upper piece from back side up yarn; insert needle from right side in same stitch, draw the yarn and repeat the procedure till all stitches are joined fasten he yarn before breaking off. Farrow rib stitch is very quick knitting pattern. You can quickly knit scarf using this Farrow rib. This is very elegant and easy pattern. Basket weave stitch is also another elegant stitch, this is perfect for a knitter who wants to maker knitted fabric, with a woven look and with little variation. There are actually countless stitches you can knit by using little variations. You just have to use a little creativity and you just have to repeat the whole pattern it is very sequentially, and you can definitely create beautiful patterns. Muna wa Wanjiru Has Been Researching and Reporting on Knitting for Years. For More Information on Knitting Stitch, Visit His Site at KNITTING STITCH
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