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. Our free pattern and tutorial will teach a new stitch.
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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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Needlepointers.com's own loopy stitch with loop yarn!
Learn how to stitch this new loopy stitch with loop yarn. This is the perfect stitch for a bath rug.
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Learn how to make a fun criss-cross scarf using the new loop yarn with our video and photo tutorial.
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This video will show you how to make a pom pom using a quick and easy method with cardboard.
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Learn to make a Heart Wreath for Valentine's Day from Loop Yarn (loopy yarn). This is a fun, quick and easy DIY Wreath project that takes less than 30 minutes to make.
Book and Magazine Recommendations
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TrikotriWith easy-to-understand instructions and step-by-step photos, Pom Pom Animals teaches you how to make these whimsical and charming furry faces.
Included are plans to create bears, rabbits, sheep, cats, dogs, squirrels, birds, hedgehogs, sloths, and more--over 40 different kinds of cute and delightful animals that are sure to put a smile on everyone’s face!
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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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This easy tutorial shows step-by-step instructions on how to bind off when arm knitting. This is also known as casting off.
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Needlepointers' YouTube Video
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This video shows how to cast on stitches for arm knitting using a super easy technique.
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Needlepointers' YouTube Video
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Learn how to arm knit. This easy tutorial shows step-by-step instructions on how to arm knit - the knit stitch.
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Needlepointers' YouTube Video
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Look at the great free arm knitting projects we have managed to find on the Internet.
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Do you need loop yarn patterns or project ideas? What about a blanket, scarf, cowl, hat or home decor. On this page, you will find many free loop yarn patterns and projects.
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Flax and Twine
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When: June 12 - 14, 2020. Where: Blönduós, Iceland. For more information, check the website.
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When: February 14 - 16, 2020. Where: Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport, 6401 South 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI. More information on 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 5-8, 2020. Where: Explore the many shops in and around Portland, Oregon. Click the website link to learn more.