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Knitting: Yarns, Needles, And Knit Patterns
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Published: September 14, 2007
Knitting is a popular pastime for people of all ages worldwide. It is fulfilling to create an individualized piece of clothing or decoration and knitting provides a sense of accomplishment. There are only a few basic supplies and needed to take up knitting as a hobby, all of which can be readily found on the internet or at a nearby fabric store.
There are many types of yarn available for knitting. Craft supply stores or even specialty knitting shops are good sources for yarn. An even wider variety of yarns can be found online on many websites. Yarn can be dyed any color of the rainbow and one thread is often a mix of colors and shades. They can be made out of cotton, alpaca, wool, silk, polyester, acrylic or a blend of materials. The thread can be thick or thin, fuzzy or sleek. The gage and style used for a project affect the appearance of the finished product. For example, if two scarves were knitted the exact same length and width but one was fuzzy, thick and brilliant pink and the other was knitted of a thin, smooth, black yarn, they would appear to be two completely different types of scarves.
The material and gage of the yarn being used along with the size of the knitted object determines what type of needles a project requires. These can be made out of long, thin pieces of plastic, metal, wood or glass. The length and thickness of these tools varies to accommodate different varieties of yarns. There are even flexible cord-like needles made for making large knitted objects. The flexibility allows the weight of the yarn to rest in the lap rather than on the needle itself, which makes knitting easier. Knitting patterns may specify the type of needle required for the pattern, which is helpful for beginners.
Knit patterns can be simple or complicated. Patterns are useful for learning a basic stitch or an intricate design. Patterns are often sold at fabric shops and can also be ordered online. Sweaters, tank tops, baby clothes, scarves, hats, mittens, socks and vests can all be made by following knitting patterns designed for these pieces of clothing. By gradually increasing the difficulty of the knitting patterns used, a knitter can expand their repertoire and become accomplished in different knitting stitches as well as different types of clothing. It is also possible to knit toys, such as stuffed animals, or decorations such as couch coverings or wall hangings.
Whatever type of project a knitter chooses to undertake, they will need supplies for the knit creation. The yarns chosen will affect the appearance of the finished product while the correct needles will be needed to knit the yarn. Knit patterns serve as a guide for honing the craft, attempting more difficult stitches, and learning how to knit different types of clothing and other objects. If a knitter has the correct materials for the job, knitting is an enjoyable hobby that provides a feeling of satisfaction once the beautifully knit design has been completed.
Sources:
"Denise Interchangeable Knitting Needles." Angelika's. 1995-2007. Angelika Burles. 13 Sept. 2007. http://www.yarn-store.com/interchangeable-knitting -needles.html.
"Knitting Needles By Manufacturer." Webs: America's Yarn Store. 2005-2007. Webs. 13 Sept. 2007. http://yarn.com/webs/0/0/0/0-0-1070/0/1093/.
"Manufacturer." Kaleidoscope Yarns. 2006. Kaleidoscope yarns. 13 Sept. 2007. http://www.kyarns.com/kaleidoscope-yarns-manufactu rer-gallery.html.
"Patterns – Knitting Patterns." America's Yarn Store. 2005-2007. Webs. 13 Sept. 2007. http://yarn.com/webs/0/0/0/0-0-1209/0/1217/.
"Yarns – Knitting Yarns." Blick Art Materials. 1999-2007. Dick Blick Holdings, Inc. 13 Sept. 2007. http://www.dickblick.com/categories/yarns/knitting yarns/details/.
There are many types of yarn available for knitting. Craft supply stores or even specialty knitting shops are good sources for yarn. An even wider variety of yarns can be found online on many websites. Yarn can be dyed any color of the rainbow and one thread is often a mix of colors and shades. They can be made out of cotton, alpaca, wool, silk, polyester, acrylic or a blend of materials. The thread can be thick or thin, fuzzy or sleek. The gage and style used for a project affect the appearance of the finished product. For example, if two scarves were knitted the exact same length and width but one was fuzzy, thick and brilliant pink and the other was knitted of a thin, smooth, black yarn, they would appear to be two completely different types of scarves.
The material and gage of the yarn being used along with the size of the knitted object determines what type of needles a project requires. These can be made out of long, thin pieces of plastic, metal, wood or glass. The length and thickness of these tools varies to accommodate different varieties of yarns. There are even flexible cord-like needles made for making large knitted objects. The flexibility allows the weight of the yarn to rest in the lap rather than on the needle itself, which makes knitting easier. Knitting patterns may specify the type of needle required for the pattern, which is helpful for beginners.
Knit patterns can be simple or complicated. Patterns are useful for learning a basic stitch or an intricate design. Patterns are often sold at fabric shops and can also be ordered online. Sweaters, tank tops, baby clothes, scarves, hats, mittens, socks and vests can all be made by following knitting patterns designed for these pieces of clothing. By gradually increasing the difficulty of the knitting patterns used, a knitter can expand their repertoire and become accomplished in different knitting stitches as well as different types of clothing. It is also possible to knit toys, such as stuffed animals, or decorations such as couch coverings or wall hangings.
Whatever type of project a knitter chooses to undertake, they will need supplies for the knit creation. The yarns chosen will affect the appearance of the finished product while the correct needles will be needed to knit the yarn. Knit patterns serve as a guide for honing the craft, attempting more difficult stitches, and learning how to knit different types of clothing and other objects. If a knitter has the correct materials for the job, knitting is an enjoyable hobby that provides a feeling of satisfaction once the beautifully knit design has been completed.
Sources:
"Denise Interchangeable Knitting Needles." Angelika's. 1995-2007. Angelika Burles. 13 Sept. 2007. http://www.yarn-store.com/interchangeable-knitting -needles.html.
"Knitting Needles By Manufacturer." Webs: America's Yarn Store. 2005-2007. Webs. 13 Sept. 2007. http://yarn.com/webs/0/0/0/0-0-1070/0/1093/.
"Manufacturer." Kaleidoscope Yarns. 2006. Kaleidoscope yarns. 13 Sept. 2007. http://www.kyarns.com/kaleidoscope-yarns-manufactu rer-gallery.html.
"Patterns – Knitting Patterns." America's Yarn Store. 2005-2007. Webs. 13 Sept. 2007. http://yarn.com/webs/0/0/0/0-0-1209/0/1217/.
"Yarns – Knitting Yarns." Blick Art Materials. 1999-2007. Dick Blick Holdings, Inc. 13 Sept. 2007. http://www.dickblick.com/categories/yarns/knitting yarns/details/.
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