The Secrets of Flat and Circular Knitting

Overview

“Let's start knitting! Here you will learn basic knitting techniques. Through the realization of a garter stitch square, I will show you how to start a knit by casting on stitches using the "long tail cast-on" technique. We will then see how to knit stitches (the basic technique you will use the most in knitting), then how to cast off stitches to close a knit.”

In this video lesson Morgane Mathieu addresses the topic: Garter stitch, which is part of the Domestika online course: The Secrets of Flat and Circular Knitting. Delve into the soft and wonderful world of yarn by learning basic knitting techniques to create a strappy top from scatch.

Partial transcription of the video

“Now that we are familiar with all the materials. i will show you the basic knitting techniques. For this. i will create a sample in garter stitch. which will allow us to see how to cast on. To get familiar with the basic stitches and learn how to bind off to finish the knitting. first I will demonstrate casting on. which is essential for starting any project. meaning how to place the yarn on the needles by creating stitches. For this lesson. i've chosen to demonstrate the long tail cast-on technique. also known as the two-strand cast-on. It's the easiest to remember when starting. making it...”

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Course summary for: The Secrets of Flat and Circular Knitting

• Level: Beginner
• 99% positive reviews (103)
• 4331 students
• 5 units
• 21 lessons (3h 43m)
• 10 downloads

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Knitting, Textile Design