knit

For centuries, craftspeople have knit fabrics that range from the pragmatically purposeful to the magnificently elegant. They use a variety of yarns, made from a vast selection of fibers, plus an endless variety of stitches to achieve the texture and drape they desire.

Very rough fibers, such as hemp, can be knit into practical items, like washcloths that are not only easy-to-make but very useful.

Luxurious fibers like silk and qiviut (a soft, warm fiber from the underbelly of the Arctic Muskox) can be crafted into delicate confections that are purely decorative.

All that is required to knit is a length of yarn and two needles. Surprisingly, the first to knit were men who used the technique to create stockings. When the craft first began, only the garter stitch was used. Later the purl stitch was added.

Today there are hundreds of stitches — from intricate lace stitches that are knit on very tiny needles to enormous cable stitches that are created on gigantic needles using super bulky yarns.

You can find information about knitting in several blogs including Yarn Harlot and Shear Bagatelle.

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• dishcloths, dischloths, everywhere dishcloths...

  
  eat! craft! live! — Authority: 112
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• Fair Isle Mitts: Knit-a-Long Wrap Up and a Finishing Party

  
  Knitting Daily — Authority: 415
  I cant believe our second KAL (knit-a-long) is already over. Im reinforcing my "tradition" of not being able to knit to my own schedule—I have one mitt done except the thumb, and the other is about halfway done—but you all are speedy, on-time knitters, and here are your finished, beautiful mitts! There are ...
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• Poster size...

  
  Aesthetic Outburst — Authority: 478
  I like unfinished knitting and embroidery pieces....sometimes more than the final product. I am not a knitter ( I dont know how to increase and decrease and refuse to take the time to learn even though Ive heard its pretty easy ), but if I was Id probably have unfinished pieces hanging all over the place. My newest ...
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• Just a few Quickies...

  
  Live and Let Knit...and Craft — Authority: 123
  Regardless of the season, this coziest handbag is a must--combining an appealing mix of comfort and modern style. Unremarkable charming cable-knit are popping up everywhere. Perfect for holiday gifts. Brea Bag , knit with US Size 9 needles, two balls of Paton Classic Wool Bright Red A simple pair of ...
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• Vintage Knit Capes

  
  (Into) the Fray — Authority: 125
  These vintage patterns for little capes and boleros might actually tempt me to pick up my needles again. I’d especially love if you got the physical pattern instead of a PDF–like vintage sewing patterns, I’d consider hanging them on my wall given their combination of kitsch and lovliness. All ...
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• Cute Knit Flower Headband

  
  Splendicity — Authority: 497
  Yet again I find myself searching for a headwear option that is cute, yet still functionally warm.  The standard knit beanie is just not that good of a look for me, but none of us can survive the winter without keeping the cold off of our ears. My most recent discovery is this chunky knit headband with a flower .  ...
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• Knit or Crochet Winter Eternity Scarves

  
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• Vanna’s Glamour Goes to the White House

  
  Lion Brand Notebook — Authority: 122
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• Knit or Weaved Furniture Shape

  
  techviva — Authority: 153
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• Christmas Buzz

  
  freshly found — Authority: 122
  Our home is buzzing in Christmas anticipation! Gorgeous bright green lichen dropped onto our driveway: Lovely old faithful Christmas decorations are in place:   New ones have been made too: Sari Bows and  Origami Star boxes - [Thanks to Anairam for her inspiration]  One huge to-do list still ...
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• Christmasexy girl Santa

  
  Fashion Feed of SL — Authority: 173
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• Almost…

  
  PDXKnitterati — Authority: 115
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• So you think you can knit?

  
  LenaL — Authority: 109
  Ja, detta evenemang anmälde jag mej till någon gång i tidernas begynnelse. Det lät verkligen kul, varje deltagare skulle få en utmaning, att göra något som vederbörande normalt inte gör. Jag fick utmaningen Tango, vilket innebar att jag skulle följa ett mönster utan egna påhitt eller avvikelser. Detta ...
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• Fuzzy Boom

  
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• Celebrate the holidays with an ugly sweater!

  
  Knitting Daily — Authority: 415
  Ive never owned a holiday sweater (unless you count a plain red or green sweater a holiday sweater!) but I have a friend who finds a cute new holiday sweater each year and wears it on Christmas for all to see and admire. I think she gets them at Nordstrom. This year, Ive gotten ugly sweaters in the form of photos from ...
  3 days ago

• Something New

  
  E.r.r.a.n.t — Authority: 119
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• on my desk at 5 a.m.

  
  Chef Messy — Authority: 119
  Its 5 a.m. and we are awake.  By we, I mean me and Jonah.  This is only voluntary for one of us.  Guess which one.  This is the time of day when he wants to lay on the floor and kick and wiggle and "tell me all about goo," as Matthew says.  As long as he can see that Im in the room and awake, hes happy.  Id be ...
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• While The Flakes Were Falling…

  
  Cindy Is Crafty...and she makes things, too! — Authority: 425
  You most likely have heard about the Nor’easter that stormed up the East Coast Friday and Saturday.  It was a massive storm with most of the areas seeing over 9” of snow.  It snowed steadily from Friday about 4 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Saturday night.  There was a bit of a break in between, but it piled up!  ...
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• Hat On: Fair Isle Beanie

  
  Live and Let Knit...and Craft — Authority: 123
  This cute little hat is made with bulky yarn and big needles, in a round , so it knit up fast for a quick result (no seams)! Because the ribbed band is very elastic, the hat (before partially lined with fleece) would fit from age 8 to a medium-size adult. Its perfect to be bundled up in this cozy beanie with ...
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• Aishwarya Rai, Vivek Oberoi too close for comfort

  
  Bollywood Stars India News Actress Actors Models Exposed — Authority: 163
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