Learn How to Knit with Knitting Naturally
Welcome to Knitting Naturally, your one stop shop for all your knitting needs.
Do You Know How to Knit?
Until recently knitting was viewed as slowly dying art. Very few young people were learning how to knit as children.
As time pressures on mothers and grandmothers reduced the opportunities for spending quality time with the 'kids' and mass production reduced the need to make our own garments, knitting was losing it's relevance.
But wait - it is on the way back!
Knitting is becoming trendy!
If you didn't learn how to knit as a child all is not lost. Knitting is not that difficult and most people can learn reasonably quickly and easily.
To help you to learn, you will find step by step instructions and knitting hints and tips on this site as well as simple patterns designed for beginners.
Don't worry if you are seasoned knitter, you will also find resources on the site for those of you who are more experienced.
Looking for Natural Yarns for Your Knitting?
Basically there are two types of yarn you can use for your knitting, natural or man-made fibers. Being a knitter from way back (and a New Zealander to boot) I am a big fan of natural fibers, and rarely knit with synthetics. If you are planning on knitting heirloom items, naturals fibres are definitely the way to go, but they do have their place in the knitting world!
Knitting Supplies and Accessories
Knitting supplies and accessories can be confusing for beginners. Do you know the difference between nice to have and really need?
Keep an eye on this section of the web site for hints and tips about the uses of knitting needles, supplies and accessories.
Before you go out and spend a small fortune on your knitting kit, I will tell you what you actually need and what you can do without!
Of course, if you don't want to knit your own garments, the Knitting Naturally Store is just the place for those of you who like the look and feel of hand knitted garments but just don't have the time or inclination to learn how to do it for yourself!
What Now?
Not only can learning how to knit be very rewarding, it can also save you quite a bit of money. Have you checked how much a 100% pure wool jumper costs these days? You might even be able to make a bit of extra money selling your knitted garments!
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Table of Contents
Knitting Naturally Blog
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Looking for Knitting Help?
Are you looking for a bit of knitting help? If so you have come to the right place.
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Knitting Basics
Ready to get started? Let's go through some knitting basics before you start knitting!
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Knitting Instructions
Are you looking for knitting instructions that are written in plain english so that they are easy to follow? On this page you will find a series of links to my 'How To' pages that contain simple instructions on how to knit a variety of items, from socks to ponchos or a sweater for your dog.
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Knitting Techniques
There are quite a few different knitting techniques that you can apply to your knitting depending on your level of experience and the effect you are trying to achieve.
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Knitting Stitch Patterns
Knitting Stitch Patterns provide knitting instructions for stitch patterns that can be incorporated into your garments to make your work unique.
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Customising Knitting Patterns
Once you have mastered basic knitting, you might want to start experimenting with customising knitting patterns to create your own unique garments and it is not as difficult as it seems!
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Knitting Supplies
If you are going to learn how to knit, you will need to organise your knitting supplies.
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Knitting Wool
As you browse through your local craft store or through the Knitting Naturally Store for knitting wool, you will be faced with a bewildering array of choices. Each type of yarn has it's benefits and drawbacks and the type of yarn you choose will vary depending on what you intend to use it for.
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Knitting Yarn
Would you like some help selecting a knitting yarn for your project? If you are going to take up knitting as a hobby (or as a business) then you are going to need to learn more about the various types of Knitting Yarn available to knitters today, and what they are used for.
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Yarn Comparison Chart
Are you looking for a yarn comparison chart? The world is getting smaller these days (okay not literally but you know what I mean) and it is far more likely today that you will have a pattern or some yarn from a country that uses a different measurement scale.
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Knitting Needles
Would you like to know more about the various types of knitting needles? Read on.
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Beginner Knitting Patterns
Are you looking for some easy beginner knitting patterns?
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Baby Knitting
Now that you have mastered the basic knitting techniques, if you are looking for small knitting projects, you might like to try some baby knitting.
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Summer Knitting
Thinking about doing some summer knitting? Knitting is often thought of as just a winter craft, knitting with wool in hot weather is not anywhere near as pleasant as knitting in the dead of winter while sitting in front of a roaring fire. But depending on your choice of yarn, summer knitting can be just as satisfying!
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Knitting Gallery
Welcome to my Knitting Gallery Page! On this page you will find the completed projects of visitors to this site will be featured for all to see.
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Knitting Kits
Looking for a choice of knitting kits? Whether you are a raw beginner or an experienced knitter, you will find a knitting kit on this page to suit you!
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Heirloom Knitting
Heirloom Knitting takes on a whole new meaning when you use your own handspun yarn to create a knitted article for your family or friends.
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Learning to Spin Your Own Wool
So you are interested in learning to spin? When you watch someone else spinning, it looks easy. Deceptively so. The reality is that as a beginner it will be hard for you to imagine that you will ever be able to 'get it'.
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How to Crochet
Do you know how to crochet? Crocheting is fun, easy to learn and very versatile.
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Privacy Policy
On this page you will find a copy of the Knitting Naturally Privacy Policy.
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About Me
Would you like to know more about me?
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What is Your Passion?
On this page I will outline how I created a growing income stream from one of my passions. What is your passion? Could you turn your passion or a hobby into a part time or fulltime business?
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Knitting Naturally Resources
A lot of people and organisations have contributed to the development of this site in one way or another. Here are just a few of my Knitting Naturally Resources!
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Linking to Knitting Naturally
Knitting Naturally is a relatively young site and getting the word out is much easier with a bit of help from my satisfied visitors! If you like what you see and want to help, why not link to Knitting Naturally.
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Knitting Questions and Answers
Are you having problems with your knitting? Whether your knitting questions about reading a pattern or how to actually do something, you can submit your question here and it will be answered for you!
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Knitting Clubs
Do you know of some really good knitting clubs in your area? Why not share the details with your fellow visitors.
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