Knitting Department
Knitting isn’t just for your grandmother any more! Our Knitting department offers you stitches, patterns, techniques and free projects for apparel to home decorating. We’ll give you information about knitting basics, as well as video and written tutorials and lessons to help you learn this lovely craft or enhance your skills if you’re not a beginner.
To help, we’ve provided some handy guides and charts for conversion, yardage estimates, knitting terms and abbreviations. You also can find information about spool knitting, a unique form of this handicraft.
Visit our online shopping store to load up on yarn, spools, needles and other knitting supplies.
Looking for Crochet? Check out our Crochet Department.
Recent Videos and Tutorials
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Learn how to Finger Knit with these instructional tutorials.
This video tutorial and written photo tutorial has step-by-step instructions on how to finger knit which can also be called finger weaving.
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Learn how to make a fluffy, soft loopy bath mat using loop yarn.
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Learn how to make this Loop Yarn Textured Blanket with our free pattern by watching our video or reading our photo tutorial with step-by-step instructions.
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Make a quick and easy scarf for your doll using loopy yarn for an American Girl Doll or 18" doll.
This project is a wonderful way to use up scraps of leftover loop yarn from other projects. One skein of loop yarn could make many of these scarves!
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Learn how to make a cute, easy Easter wreath with loop yarn.
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Learn how to make a heart pillow with loop yarn by watching our video tutorial and reading our step-by-step photo tutorial. This is a fun, cute knitting project. No knitting needles required, just your fingers.
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Learn how to knit the criss cross stitch with loop yarn. Watch our video tutorial and also read our step-by-step instructions.
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Learn how to stitch the loopy stitch with loop yarn. This is the perfect stitch for a bath rug.
Book and Magazine Recommendations
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Martingale & CompanyYou can access hundreds of knitting stitches in a perpetual-calendar format!
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Starla KramerHandy in the kitchen and for gifts, these 10 dishcloths by Starla Kramer are perfect for learning and practicing pattern stitches with the Knook.
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1 Year, 4 issues - Creative Knitting Magazine is your knitting dream come true, with patterns for all skill levels.
New Stuff
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When: March 10 - 14, 2020. Where: Suzoo’s Wool Works, 584 Hwy 16 South, Bandera, TX. Want more information go to the webpage.
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When: March 13-14, 2020. Where: The Expo Center,
NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC. More information on the website page.
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When: March 13-15, 2020. Where: Ocean City Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD. Click the link for more information.
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When: March 13 - 14, 2020. Where: FIELD HOUSE, behind the Langley Events Centre, 7888 200th St, Langley, BC. Do you want more information? Go to the website by clicking the above link.
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When: March 13 - 14, 2020. Where: Jay Community Center, 115 E. Water St. • Portland, IN. More information on the website.
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When: March 6 - 14, 2020. Where: Crawl to various shops. See the webpage for more information and participating shops.
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When: March 20 -22, 2020. Where: DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA. Want more details, go to the website.
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When: March 5-8, 2020. Where: Explore the many shops in and around Portland, Oregon. Click the website link to learn more.
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When: February 27 - March 1, 2020. Where: The Business Design Centre, London. To learn more, click the above link.
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When: February 22 - 23, 2020. Where: Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR. Want to learn more, go to the website listed above.