Knitting Tutorials

Welcome to our knitting techniques library! This page is a growing collection of stitches, methods, and tips for knitters of all levels—from beginners mastering basic knit and purl stitches to advanced crafters exploring cables, lace, and textured patterns. It’s a work in progress, and as tutorials are completed, links will be added so you can explore each technique in detail. Consider this your go-to reference as you stitch, learn, and create with knitting.

 

For a full list of knitting abbreviations, check out our Knitting Abbreviations

Cast-Ons

  • Long Tail Cast On
  • Knitted Cast On
  • Cable Cast On
  • Stretchy Cast On
  • Tubular Cast On
  • German Twisted Cast On
  • Provisional Cast On

Bind-Offs / Cast-Offs

  • Standard Bind-Off
  • Stretchy Bind-Off
  • Picot Bind-Off
  • I-Cord Bind-Off
  • Lace Bind-Off

Basic Stitches

  • Knit Stitch (K)
  • Purl Stitch (P)
  • Stockinette Stitch
  • Garter Stitch
  • Seed Stitch / Moss Stitch
  • Ribbing (1x1, 2x2, etc.)

Increases

  • Knit Front and Back (KFB)
  • Make One Left (M1L)
  • Make One Right (M1R)
  • Yarn Over (YO)
  • Lifted Increases (Lifted Bar, Lifted Loop)

Decreases

  • Knit Two Together (K2tog)
  • Purl Two Together (P2tog)
  • Slip, Slip, Knit (SSK)
  • Slip, Slip, Purl (SSP)
  • Double Decrease (Centered Double Decrease)

Decorative & Textured Stitches

  • Cable Knitting
  • Basketweave
  • Lace Patterns
  • Bobbles / Popcorn Stitches
  • Entrelac
  • Brioche Knitting
  • Slipped-Stitch Patterns

Colorwork Techniques

  • Fair Isle / Stranded Knitting
  • Intarsia
  • Slip-Stitch Colorwork
  • Stripes / Striping Techniques
  • Beaded Knitting

Knitting in the Round

  • Circular Needles
  • Double Pointed Needles (DPNs)
  • Magic Loop Method
  • Tubular Cast-On

Shaping

  • Short Rows (Wrap & Turn, German Short Rows)
  • Shoulder Shaping
  • Neckline Shaping
  • Armhole Shaping
  • Picking Up Stitches

Finishing Techniques

  • Seaming (Mattress Stitch, Whipstitch)
  • Weaving in Ends
  • Blocking (Wet, Steam, Spray)
  • Edge Finishes (Rolled Hem, I-Cord, Picot)
  • Fixing Dropped Stitches
  • Correcting Twisted Stitches

Accessory & Garment Techniques

  • Knitting Hats
  • Knitting Socks
  • Mittens & Gloves
  • Sweater Construction
  • Shawls & Wraps
  • Bags & Baskets
  • Upcycling Knitwear

Tools & Yarn Education

  • Understanding Yarn Weights
  • Needle Types & Sizes
  • Stitch Markers
  • Row Counters
  • Blocking Tools
  • Project Organization