How To

Learning to knit or crochet is a rewarding experience that will provide you with a new skill that will stay with you for a lifetime. We’ve put together a series of video tutorials of the basics to get you started with knitting (including making a slip knot, casting on, knitting your rows, casting off and abbreviations).

All of our knitting and crochet tutorials are available on our YouTube channel: @The Knitting Network listed under the following playlists: “How To” (which includes all “How To” videos), “How To Knit”, “Knitting Abbreviations” and “How To Crochet”.

How To Knit: Cast On

How To: Cast Off

How To: Cast On, Cast Off, Knit And Purl

How To Knit: Knit Stitch

How To Knit: Purl Stitch

How To Knit: Picking Up Dropped Stitch

How To Knit: Stripes

How To Knit: Lace

How To Knit: Cables

How To Knit: French Knitting

How To Knit: Fair Isle

How To Knit: Toys

How To Stuff Toys And Other Knits

Knitting Abbreviations

Tog

Gst

Stocking stitch (stst)

K (Knit)

K row

K2tog

P2tog

K3tog

Our Emu Beginners Knit Kit is available to purchase here.

This simple yarn rainbow takes no time at all to make and is a great project to make with the children. Just follow these five easy steps

Download Part Four of our 'Keep Calm and Crochet Along' CAL exclusively designed by Sue Rawlinson

The perfect first amigurumi project, or just a fun make for any time. This simple and forgiving free amigurumi pattern is a great way to use up leftover yarn from a blanket project.