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The knit stitch is absolutely critical in knitting, but the purl stitch is just as essential. The purl and the knit stitches are all that are needed to get started.

Here are some tips and suggestions for beginning knitters, from how to learn to knit, to finding knitting supplies, to knitting that first project.

Knits and purls can create simple knit stitch patterns such as garter stitch, stockinette stitch, moss stitch, Irish seed stitch, rib stitch, and basket weave stitch.

Get Knitting! by Gina Macris includes 20 pages of basic knitting instruction, 18 pages of project finishing tips, and sections on how to correct common knitting mistakes.

Knitting Stitches, a knitting resource book, provides fully photographed, easy-to-understand knitting instructions from knitting basics to advanced knitting techniques.

The bar increase method in knitting can be worked into a knit stitch or a purl stitch. Learn how to increase in knit by purling twice into the same stitch.

Tips for knitting better finished projects help our ability to be good knitters and reduce frustration.

These gloves are a quick knit with the Lamb's Pride Bulky yarn and size 10½ needles. The single rib stitch and wool yarn together create a very warm glove for winter.

Cables are an easy knitting technique that will add drama and interest to your knitting projects.

If a knitter wants to knit something other than plain rectangles, she must know how to increase. One way to do this is to knit twice into the same stitch.

Worsted weight yarn, clear instruction with detailed illustrations and lots of enthusiasm makes learning to knit socks possible for all knitters.

Knitting cable stitches is not nearly as scary as it may seem once a knitter understands that stitches are simply knitted in a different order on the needle.

These knitting DVDs from Leisure Arts teach knitting from basic knit techniques to intermediate skills, stitch patterns, and knitting projects.

Sometimes the best gift is one that's homemade. If you crochet or knit there are many different gifts that are simple, besides fun to make that can be done quickly.

Designer Annie Modesitt authors a new series of books that allow beginning knitters to carry moving video instruction with them-in book form.

Two common methods of decreasing in knitting are to knit two stitches together (k2tog) and to purl two stitches together. Learn to execute them correctly.

Knitting is becoming more and more popular, and girls are wanting to learn how to make their own things. First, you have to learn what it is involved.

If you'd like to create your own winter fashion, nothing beats the warmth of wool, and becoming a knitter is not as difficult or expensive as you may have first thought!

This is an easy technique which gives a flexible edge to your ribbing pattern.

Four basic stitch patterns that all knitters should know are the Garter, Stockinette, Reverse-Stockinette, and Seed Stitch. Important differences exist between them.

This hand-knit wool hat and scarf set are a quick knit with Lamb's Pride Bulky yarn and size 10½ needles. The wool is great for keeping warm in the cold winter months.

Beginner level knitting doesn't have to be limited to spending days or months completing your first scarf before moving on to more exciting projects.

Guernsey sweaters, traditional knitwear for men, are classic and quality wrapped up in one. Their history and characteristics are legendary.

Knit a heart using any size hook and any type yarn with this pattern. Make appliqués, pillows, sachets, and more.

New knitters are often baffled when it comes to knitting tension. However by using different methods they can learn to create uniform knitting with correct tension.

Knitters use rib for waistbands and sleeves to keep garments in shape. But it can be also be used to improve the fit of an item, and to add attractive design details.

The Kathmandu Aran is a natural fiber yarn made from Merino Wool, Silk and Cashmere. Great for chunkier scarves, hats and sweaters.

When you don't have time to search for a simple pattern, you can create your own. By knitting in the stockinet stitch you can make practical holiday gifts.

The most fundamental knitting stitch is, of course, the knit stitch. Step by step instructions are available for beginners and those who need a refresher.

Determining knitting gauge is the first thing any knitter should do before beginning a new project.

Use DPNs (double-pointed needles) to knit durable, warm outdoor wool & mohair socks that can be felted. A great gift for someone who works outside in the cold.