knitting techniques

This super fun shawl has an even larger canvas for color play! This pattern includes a recipe, to make it all your own, or row by row directions for those who want to play it safe! Using yarn we carry in our store and background yarn from my stash, I was able to make this beautiful shawl for around $30.

Kelley shares tips on how to complete a 3-needle bind-off. This bind-off can be used to seam two ends of a knitted flat piece together. Use it join shoulder stitches for a sturdy, long-lasting seam.

Kelley demonstrates how to knit the TSK (Twin Stitch Knit) knitting technique. Twin Stitches are a clean way to create short rows and are used with the Fish Lips Kiss Heel

Here are some tips on how to make a cute hat using a pattern called A Little to the Left by Amy Gunderson and the Universal Design Team using Universal Classic Shades Big Time Yarn.

Kelley shares a quick tutorial on how to knit the SK2P stitch (Slip, Knit 2 Together, Pass Slip Stitch Over) in this knitting tutorial. It is also called a left-leaning double decrease.

That's great you are interested in learning to knit. If you like to learn by watching videos, be sure to check out our quick How To Knit videos here.

Why Learn To Knit?

There's a host of reason but here are few! 

• Knitting is relaxing and relieves stress
• Knitting is a social activity you can enjoy with others
• Knitting allows you to user your brain and could help in the prevention of alzheimer's and dementia
• Knitting allows you to be creative

Learn The K2tog (Knit 2 Together) In This 1 Minute Knitting Tutorial Kelley Hobart from Alpaca Direct shows the K2tog (Knit 2 Together) knitting decrease technique in this quick 1 minute video.

Learn How To Knit a Tubular Bind-Off In The Round Kelley Hobart from Alpaca Direct shows you the Tubular Bind-off also known as the Kitchener Bind-off. This bind off gives you a beautifully rolled edge for knit hats, sweaters and more.

Kelley Hobart from Alpaca Direct share 3 variations of the M1 Purl knitting stitch.  She shows a M1 Purl -Right, M1 Purl - Left and M1 Purl Decorative stitch.

In this video tutorial Kelley shows you how to create this super stretchy, springy, and satisfying bind-off for the top of your socks.  This cuff will keep your socks from being too tight and leaves you with a very clean, finished edge. 

Learn How To Knit the P3tog (Purl Three Together) Knitting Decrease Stitch Kelley shows you how to knit the P3tog (Purl 3 Together) knitting stitch. This is a two stitch decrease for the Purl side of your work.

I love the book Building Blocks by Michelle Hunter. It is appropriate for the beginning knitters or the advanced knitter wanting a social knitting project, and she's filmed videos on each of the skills in the book. The patterns are presented in an easy-to-follow format, and they're so fun to knit!