In todays speed-driven world, knitting has experienced an unexpected resurgence as a calming and creative hobby. Whether its a middle-aged man knitting in his cubicle to help control his blood pressure or a kid just learning to knit in school, the new generation of knitters can't be neatly categorized into any one group because knitting teaches hand-eye coordination. If you want to jump on the knitting bandwagon, this step-by-step illustration for beginners should get you on track for a lifetime of knitting. Although there are many different stitches, you will start with the lower stitch. The whole purpose of this very simple knitting tutorial is to teach you the basics of starting a stitch, knitting a row and then closing. Learn these techniques and you can start knitting any basic item.
How to knit and stitch is part of a series of knitting tutorials. The tutorial also includes slipping knots, starting stitches, stitching, making yarn balls, and tightening stitches. If you want to know how to knit Get started and follow this knitting picture tutorial from the Making Department.
How to knit stitches
You can knit in a variety of stitches, and "knitting" is just one of them. For example, you can also knit purl stitch. But since you have to have a starting point, start learning from the needle.
1 Hold the needle with a line of sewing thread in your left hand, and hold another needle without thread in your right hand. Consider wrapping some yarn around your right middle finger. This will ensure that the yarn is behind your finished knit. 
2Put the needle on the right hand (without thread) Thread the first loop of the needle (with wool) in your left hand, which is the loop closest to the needle tip. Push the needle into the circle so that the right needle is now underneath the left needle. 
3Make sure the yarn connected to the yarn ball is behind the needle. 
4Pick up and connect to The yarn of the ball of yarn (the longer end) is wrapped around the right needle in a counterclockwise direction so that it is now between the two knitting needles. Wrap the thread around the right needle from back to front. 
5Look at the middle of the two knitting needles . You should be able to see the two holes made by the yarn in the middle. - Move the right needle up and down so that it goes through the hole on the left.
6 Insert the right needle into the left hole and come toLeft needle front. Do this step slowly, making sure your loop doesn't slip off the needle. - This process looks a little different if you look at the knitting needles instead of looking at them from top to bottom. Start slowly pushing the inserted needle out of the loop, making sure the yarn you just wrapped doesn't unravel. It may help to hold the yarn tightly so that the loop is nestled against the needle (pictured).
- Just before the knitting needle is completely pulled out of the loop, turn the needle tip and the yarn around it toward you.
- Now what you have to do is use your stitches to tighten the loop. The loop formed on the second stitch will be your new row of stitches and will replace the old row.
7 Now that you have a new row of stitches, you can pull the old one apart. Grab the loosened stitches of the left needle with your left hand, lift the right needle higher than the left needle and loosen the left stitches. If you successfully tie a knot on the right needle, you have knitted correctly. (If it doesn’t work, pull out the previous stitch, pick up another stitch, and start again.)
8 Repeat the stitches until all loops on the left needle have been knitted, and transfer to the right needle. 
9Exchange knitting needles. Swap knitting needles left and right, nowThe left hand holds a knitting needle with two rows of knitting, while the right hand needle is empty. Make sure all your loops are oriented in the same direction, with the knitted row to the right of the left knitting needle. 
10Knit each row and start a new one Swap knitting needles every row. Repeat this step and you will create a "jersey knit" pattern.
Materials that may be used
- Ball of yarn
- Knitting needle
- Danning or sewing needle
- Scissors for cutting slip knots
DIY Tips
- For your first time knitting, choose something simple, such as an anti-scald pad or scarf.
- Buy or make a woven bag that can safely and easily carry tools, including pattern paper.
- Smaller knitting projects are easier to take with you and can be knitted if you know you will be sitting down, whether on a park bench, in the library, or while waiting at the dentists office.
- If this is your first time knitting, it is best to use thicker yarn and larger needles so that your knitting project will take less time.
- If you are a beginner, do not buy expensive woolen thread.
- Don’t rush things.
- These steps show the plain knitting method. You'll need two single-point needles, but you can also use a loop needle.
- Practice knitting frequently so you don’t forget your stitches.
- Knitting is a relaxing way to calm your nerves. You have to focus on keeping your hands steady while knitting.
- When you want to pull the knitting needle out of the loop, tie a knot under the loop.
- Be patient.
- Knitting is not just a female activity, men can also knit. There are just as many men’s knitting groups as women’s. History tells us that weaving guilds in the 15th century only allowed men to join. No matter your gender, knitting is one of the most relaxing, enjoyable and creative activities that anyone can enjoy.
Notes
- Some knitting needles are very sharp. Make sure you are comfortable using your knitting needles.
- Pay attention to how many stitches you have on your needle. If the number of stitches increases or decreases, you'll know theres something wrong with the fabric.
- Knitting can becomeHabit. Make sure you have plenty of time when embarking on a large knitting project.
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