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Knitting Basics

Ready to get started? Let's go through some knitting basics before you start knitting!

Knitting Wool

When you starting knitting, one of the things you are going to have to do is to select the most appropriate knitting wool for your project.

Alpaca Knitting Yarn

If you are looking for a beautifully soft and surprisingly hard wearing natural yarn for your knitting, you might like to try alpaca knitting yarn.

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!

Knitting with Cotton

Knitting with Cotton is not recommended for beginners. Commercially spun cotton is available in a variety of plys, styles and colors. The yarn produced has a high degree of strength, durability, and absorbency.

Knitting Naturally Blog

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8 Ply Wool or Yarn

8 ply wool or yarn is probably the most commonly used ply for knitting, and is available in a wide variety of colors and textures.

Beginner Knitting Patterns

Are you looking for some easy beginner knitting patterns?

Basic Knitting

Basic knitting techniques are particularly suitable for beginners as they are relatively straight-forward and easy to do.

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.

Aran Knitting

Contary to popular belief Aran knitting is not a knitting style that is centuries old, but was in fact created in the early 1900s in the Aran Isles.

Looking for Knitting Help?

Are you looking for a bit of knitting help? If so you have come to the right place.

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!

Grammy Ann

I have made a rainbow blanket for my 5 year old grandson (who adores rainbows) and have decided it is too narrow. I would like to add about six

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.

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.

Knitting Needles

Would you like to know more about the various types of knitting needles? Read on.

Single Pointed Knitting Needles

Single pointed knitting needles are probably going to be the first type of knitting needles that you buy as a beginner.

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!

Textured Knitting Stitch Patterns

Are you thinking about creating your own customised pattern for your next project? Why not try one of these textured knitting stitch patterns!

Knitting Stitch Patterns

Knitting Stitch Patterns provide knitting instructions for stitch patterns that can be incorporated into your garments to make your work unique.

Lace Knitting Stitch Patterns

Lace Knitting Stitch Patterns are another option if you want to customise a basic pattern to create a unique garment of your own design.

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.

How to Wash Wool

Do you know how to wash wool? Are you one of those people who avoid buying pure wool because of the difficulty of washing your garments without shrinking or felting them?

Knitting Gallery

Have you just finished a knitting project? If you would like to show off your new creation, just go to the form for my Knitting Gallery and add a photo of your scarf!

A Simple Childs Raglan 8 ply Round Neck Jumper

I found this pattern very easy to knit and was very happy with the end result. Hi Kathy Your jumper is beautiful. I especially like the embroidery

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!

Beginner Knitting Kit

The beginner knitting kit contains a basic set of single pointed needles and knitting accessories and is designed for use by beginners.

Beginner Knitting Kit Upgrade

The Beginner Knitting Kit Upgrade contains a set of single pointed needles, double pointed needles, circular needles and knitting accessories and is designed to upgrade your kit to be fit for a pro.

Double Pointed Knitting Needles

Double pointed knitting needles are used to knit seamless tubes of knitting for articles like socks, or mittens.

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?

Site Index

Looking for something and can't find it? Check out all of the pages included on this site in my site index, and it might just jump out at you!

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On this page you will find a copy of the Knitting Naturally Privacy Policy.

Contact Me!

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About Me

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Fair Isle Knitting

Fair Isle knitting is a traditional knitting technique used to create patterns with multiple colours.

How to Knit

The first stitch that you need to learn is the knit stitch. On this page you will find step by step instruction on how to knit 'knit stitches'.

Casting On Knitting

If you are planning on doing a lot of knitting, you are going to have to learn casting on. Knitting cannot be started until you have the required number of stitches on your needle!

How to Purl

If you have now learned how to do knit stitches, the next step is to learn how to purl.

Garter Stitch Scarf Pattern

Would you like to make yourself a garter stitch scarf? To do that you will need a Garter Stitch Scarf Pattern!

Knitting a Tension Square

Knitting a tension square is something that you do before you begin knitting your garment that allows you to measure the tension of your knitting and to determine which needle size you should use to make your garment.

Needle Sizes

Needle sizes range from 2.0mm right up to 25.0mm, and just to make it even more complicated there are three main measurement schemes for needles sizes.

Circular Knitting Needles

Circular knitting needles are used for knitting seamless tubes of knitted fabric. Knitting in the round is an advanced knitting technique.

French Knitting

If you are looking for a form of knitting that you can teach your kids, French Knitting might be just the ticket!

Following a pattern

I have a pattern that says: Next row - P2 pattern until last 1 p1 Next row - K2 pattern until last 1 k1 (or something to that effect - I don't have

Childs Red Dropped Shoulder Jumper - Size 2

This kind of neckline is often called a boat neck and is straight rib with a little shaping for the shoulders. The jumper in the picture is a

SIMPLE CHILDS 8 PLY JUMPER WITH DROPPED SHOULDERS

Are you looking a pattern for a simple childs 8 ply jumper? This pattern is rated as an easy knit as it has very little shaping and is knitted in stocking stitch.

Dropped Shoulder Jumper - Size 2

This kind of neckline is often called a boat neck and is straight rib with a little shaping for the shoulders. The jumper in the picture is a size

Dropped Shoulder Jumper - Size 4

This kind of neckline is often called a boat neck and is straight rib with a little shaping for the shoulders. The jumper in the picture is a

SIMPLE CHILDS 8 PLY STRIPED JUMPER WITH DROPPED SHOULDERS

Are you looking a pattern for a simple childs 8 ply striped jumper? This pattern is rated as an easy knit as it has very little shaping and is knitted in stocking stitch.

Knitting Abbreviations

Reading a knitting pattern is like reading another language. If you are not familiar with common knitting abbreviations it will look like double dutch to you!

Order Your Knitting Kit

Welcome to the Order Your Knitting Kit page, where you will find a form which you can use to send me your order.

Baby Knitting Kit

The Baby Knitting Kit contains a basic set of single pointed needles, double pointed needles, circular needles and knitting accessories and is designed for use by those of you who wish to specialise in baby knitting.

Baby Knitting Kit Upgrade

The Baby Knitting Kit Upgrade contains a basic set of single pointed needles, double pointed needles, circular needles and knitting accessories and is designed tp upgrade your kit to one fit for a pro.

Bulky Knitting Kit

The bulky knitting kit contains a basic set of single pointed needles and knitting accessories and is designed for use by those among you we prefer knitting heavier weight yarns.

Bulky Knitting Kit Upgrade

The Bulky Knitting Kit Upgrade contains single pointed needles, double pointed needles, circular needles and knitting accessories and is designed to upgrade your kit to be fit for a pro.

Fit for a Pro Knitting Kit

The Fit for a Pro Knitting Kit contains virtually everything you will ever need as a knitting pro!

Knitting Hints and Tips

Are you an experienced knitter with some really great knitting hints to share?

Simple Sampler Scarf Pattern

On this page you will find a simple sampler scarf pattern. To test the pattern, I have made one using of Off White Panda Heath 8 Ply which is 50 percent wool and 50 percent Acyrlic.

Sampler Blanket Pattern

Looking for something slightly more challenging? Why not try my Sampler Blanket Pattern?

2 Ply Wool

2 ply wool or yarn is most often used for very baby knitting or evening wear.

How to Choose a Knitting Pattern

As a beginner you need to choose a knitting pattern very carefully. Although it is relatively easy to learn to knit, your first few projects need to be something simple or you will find yourself getting frustrated (and probably annoyed) to the point that you just give up.

How to Hold Knitting Needles

The first step in learning how to knit is learning the correct method of how to hold knitting needles.

Casting Knitting Off

On this page you will learn the method of casting knitting off.

Increasing Stitches

Another basic knitting technique that you will have to learn is increasing stitches.

Decreasing Stitches

Another basic knitting technique that you will have to learn is decreasing stitches.

Reading a Knitting Pattern

One of the most difficult things to learn when you are a beginner is reading a knitting pattern.

Knitting Terms

On this page you will find an A - Z of common knitting terms.

Raglan Round Neck Jumper - Size 4

This jumper has been knitted using a pattern with raglan sleeves and a round neck. Raglan sleeves offer a better fit than garments made with

Simple Childs Raglan 8 Ply Round Neck Jumper Pattern

Are you looking a pattern for a simple childs raglan 8 ply jumper? Although slightly more difficult than the dropped shoulder jumper pattern, this pattern is rated as an easy knit as it has only a little shaping and is knitted in stocking stitch.

Which Ply?

How do I know what ply wool is from different countries. I have found a lovely beanie pattern which is in an American wool and I don't know what the

Chunky Rib Scarf Pattern

Would you like to make a chunkier rib scarf? To do that you will need a Chunky Rib Scarf Pattern!

Knitting Accessories

If you are new to knitting, you will come across a bewildering array of knitting accessories for you to choose from. Would you like to know from an experienced knitter, which ones are worth buying?

Knitted Lace Scarf

This knitted lace scarf is made out of 100% pure new wool. The scarf is approximately 200 cm long and 12 cm wide with a simple lace panel pattern.

Simple Lace Scarf Pattern

Would you like to make yourself a simple lace scarf? To do that you will need a Simple Lace Scarf Pattern!

Knitting pattern question

I'm knitting a Debbie Bliss sweater for a 24-36 month old child. The pattern for shaping the neck on the left front says: Decrease one stitch at neck

How to do a Divide in a Scarf Pattern

...to allow the one end to slip through the middle of the scarf? Hello, For my scarf I have to cast on 30 sts and work 45 rows in k1, pl rib.

Knitting in Reverse

Hi I am trying to knit a wild flower shawl pattern . At the edging, it works till row 12 then it goes off in the wrong direction. Row 1: (ws) K2,

Knitting a Gauge Swatch

I am knitting a sweater in rib pattern (K1,P1) all rounds. I do not know how to measure the 4 x 4 gauge swatch horizontally. Do I stretch it out or

Confusing Knitting Term

What does PO and KO mean? Row 1: PO (2, 4, 7) (work seed st on 6 sts, p3, k3, p3) 3 times, end with seed st on 6 sts, pO (2, 4, 7) Row 2: KO (2,4,7)

Second Ball of Yarn

I added in second ball of yarn to baby blanket I am making. I did not knit with yarn from both balls for several stitches. I simply stopped one and

Stuck on Decrease

Decrease row: Work ribbing for 7sts,*slip,k and psso, k1.k2tog.*, work 3 sts ribbing,repeat between *'s once, finish row in ribbing; 23sts. I'm

Shaping the Heel on a Sock

I am a new knitter. I am teaching myself socks. I have tried them start from both the toe and ankle. However, I still get confused at shaping the

Shawls vs Stoles

What is the length/width difference between a shawl and/or a stole? YOUR ANSWER According to Dictionary.com a Shawl is: ... a square, triangular,

Converting from one ply to another

I have a wonderful 14 ply pattern in a Patons wool called Inca, but would like to convert it to 12 ply or even 8 ply. Do you have any information

What is a Skein of Wool?

Hi, After a gap of 20 years I now have the time and enthusiasm to start knitting and crocheting again. I cant wait... and have a few

Knitting Seems to be Growing!

My friend is showing me how to knit and she started it by casting on for me and made it 8 loops. But now i have 12 loops on the needle is that

Size of knitting needles if you use double yarn

I would like to make a baby afghan with Sport Weight yarn using size 6 needles. If I use double yarn, what size needles should I use? YOUR ANSWER

Knitting Baby Booties

Although baby booties tend to have gone out of fashion with young mothers in favour of mass produced socks, knitting baby booties is still a very rewarding pastime.

Baby Bootie Knitting Patterns

Are you looking for baby bootie knitting patterns? I tend to use the same basic pattern for any booties I make, varying the knitting stitch patterns that I use for the base, top or instep of the bootees.

Knitted Toys

Are you looking for a knitting project that is a bit more fun? How about having a go making some knitted toys! Knitted toys can be very simple or extremely complex depending on what you want to make.

Footie Scarf Pattern

Would you like to make yourself a footie scarf? To do that you will need a Footie Scarf Pattern!

Simple Rib Scarf Pattern

Would you like to make yourself a simple rib scarf? To do that you will need a Simple Rib Scarf Pattern!

Knitting Blanket Squares

One of the simplest things that you can do with your kids is knitting blanket squares. It is also a great project if there is more than one kid.

Continental Knitting

There are two main methods of knitting, the one used on this site is generally called the English method. The other is the Continental Knitting Method.

Recycle Your Wool

Would you like to be able to recycle your wool from a garment that is too small, too big or out of style?

Baby Knitting Patterns

Are you looking for baby knitting patterns? On this page you will find a selection of baby knitting patterns and books for you to choose from. Some are free, but some are not but they may be worth investing in anyway!

Baby Sweater Knitting Pattern

Are you looking a knitting pattern for a baby sweater? This Basic Baby Sweater Knitting Pattern is rated as an easy knit as it has very little shaping and is knitted in stocking stitch.

Baby Knitting Pattern Book

So you have decided that you would like to try some of Paton's Big Baby Yarn, now you need a baby knitting pattern book!

Baby Knitting Yarn

Baby knitting yarn is one of my favourite types of yarn. Even though there is only one baby in the family these days (and she is growing fast), I love doing baby knitting and any excuse is good enough. As a result I use a lot of baby yarn!

Baby Sweater Knitting Pattern Book

Are you looking for a good baby sweater knitting pattern book? Have I found a pattern book for you!

Knitting Patterns for Baby

If you are looking for knitting patterns for baby, this pattern book from Patons is worth a second look.

Customising Baby Knitting Patterns

Why would you want to try customising baby knitting patterns? I have a great pattern for a square neck aran jumper for 6 to 12 month old babies. I like the shape and basic style of the jumper but I really dislike knitting the same garment more than once so can you gues what I usually do? I use the basic pattern and change the knitting stitch patterns to create my own unique jumper!

Easy Knitting Scarf Patterns

One of the easiest projects for a beginner to customise is a knitted scarf, but you are still going to need an (easy knitting) scarf pattern.

Baby Bonnets and Hats

When you are learning how to knit, small projects are a good way to gain experience as a knitter. One of my favorite small projects include knitting baby bonnets and hats.

Knitting Baby Blankets

One of the first things I did when I heard that I was going to be a grandmother was to decide what type of knitted gifts I could make for my new grandchild. Knitting baby blankets is one way of creating a special gift, as each blanket is unique and can become almost a family heirloom.

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