Knitting has become very popular in recent years. I wanted to set out some basic knitting in
The hand dyed yarns are available in an extensive colour range and those in natural fibres consist of Merion wool', Cashmere', Cotton', Mohair' or Alpaca' in addition to Jo Sharp' pure wool and Heirloom Alpaca'. A great variety of synthetic dyes have been developed since the synthesis of indigo dye in the mid-19th century; however, natural dyes are often favored, although they are generally less brilliant. In weaving, the threads are always straight, running parallel either lengthwise (warp threads) or crosswise (weft threads).
Individual stitches, or rows of stitches, may be made taller by drawing more yarn into the new loop (an elongated stitch), which is the basis for uneven knitting: a row of tall stitches may alternate with one or more rows of short stitches for an interesting visual effect. Tools for measuring needle diameter and yarn properties have been discussed above, as well as the yarn swift, ballwinder and "yarntainers". The dyeing of yarns is a complex art.
You also will usually want to stick with chunky yarns (this is a good use for "novelty" yarns, which have lots of texture and are usually thick but also light and fluffy), since they knit up quickly so you can make more presents. These few basic knitting instructions are the foundation of any project you will ever knit.
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