The process of knitting has three basic tasks: (1) the active (unsecured) stitches must be held so they don't drop; (2) these stitches must be released sometime after they are secured; and (3) new bights of yarn must be passed through the fabric, usually through active stitches, thus securing them. Ordinarily, stitches are knitted in the same order in every row, and the wales of the fabric run parallel and vertically along the fabric.
The diameter affects the size of stitches, which affects the gauge of the knitting and the elasticity of the fabric. In very simple cases, knitting can be done without tools, using only the fingers to do these tasks; however, knitting is usually carried out using tools such as knitting needles, knitting machines or rigid frames. You can knit blankets for the elderly in cold climates, "comfort dolls" to comfort children with AIDS in Africa, or hats and scarves for the homeless.
Sometimes, the yarns being plied are fed at different rates, so that one yarn loops around the other, as in boucl . The two extra stitches add balance to the pattern. A modern knitting machine in the process of weft knitting.
You may also want to consider finding a local knitting group or meeting online others who share your hobby. Exercise is great, yet, doing something for your soul, is just as important.
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