Knitting videos – the knitting school, parts 1 to 7

Stuck in the instructions? All my knitting videos are here, sorted into seven parts from the very simplest to decorative details. They are free, and new ones keep coming.

The knitting school, part by part

1. Part 1 – Casting on, casting off and stitch markers
   Flexible cast on, ordinary cast off, using a stitch marker
2. Part 2 – Knit, knit through the back loop and purl
   The three stitches everything else is built on
3. Part 3 – Half brioche and lace
   Half brioche, two types of lace, the Calla Bassas border
4. Part 4 – Several strands and invisible ends
   Joining in, knitting the end in, weaving in invisibly on both sides
5. Part 5 – Garter stitch and moss stitch
   Texture with nothing but knit and purl
6. Part 6 – Raglan, V-neck and puff sleeves
   Raglan decreases, knitting the sleeves onto the body, a neat puff finish
7. Part 7 – Bobbles and decorative details
   Bobbles and using a stitch marker

Maybe you are wondering about this before you start?

Level – are you a beginner, or an experienced knitter?

The patterns are marked with three levels, so it is easier for you to choose what suits you best: Beginner, Beginner plus and Lightly experienced.

See the level guide →

Yarn – which yarn should you choose?

What result do you want, and which yarn do you most enjoy knitting with? Every yarn has its own strengths, but also its weaknesses. Some yarns are more even in structure, which makes them easier to knit with and gives a smoother surface.

The yarn page · Which yarn should I choose? · How much yarn do I need?

Needles – which type of needle is right for you?

Bamboo – the yarn slides along the needle under control.
Plastic – a smooth needle, perfect for the impatient.
Aluminium – the yarn slides easily along the needle.
Surgical steel – sharp tips with a smooth surface.

My best tip: borrow needles from a friend and find your favourite 🧶

Gauge

Do you knit tightly or loosely? Knit a small swatch in the yarn you are going to use, 15 cm wide and 15 cm high, and you make sure the garment fits you when you are done.

Tip: measure your swatch and then test it on the wool programme in the washing machine, so you know what your garment can take before it is too late.

Needle and gauge guide →

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