Knit & Crochet Instruction

This board is filled with information on how to knit, purl, and crochet, including how to cast on and bind off. Many posts deal with common knit errors and problems like dropped stitches, knit tension, twisted stitches, how to know in which direction to knit and how to fix holes in knitting. Specific knit stitch and crochet pattern instruction is also included. Other topics include a discussion of different knitting needle materials and sizes and different yarn types, materials, and fibers.
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How to do the Long-Tail Cast-On For Knitting
If you would like to learn to knit, this series will teach you. With the basic cast on, knit, purl and cast off you can tackle many knit projects. At the end of this series, use your newly found skills to knit a simple washcloth. This post specifically teaches how to cast on using the long-tail method. https://nourishandnestle.com/long-tail-cast-on-for-knitting/
How to Join Yarn Using the Russian Join
This post shows how to join two ends of yarn using the Russian Join. This is a great method to join yarn when crocheting or knitting. Unless you are knitting a pair of mittens, a hat, washcloths, or something similar, you will most likely need to join balls or skeins of yarn. The Russian Join eliminates knots in your work and the need to weave in the ends. https://nourishandnestle.com/russian-join-joining-yarn-for-knitting/
How to Crochet Bookmarks
Delight your friends and family with custom crochet bookmarks. Follow our tutorial, equipped with a video guide and illustrated instructions, to create gifts that add a personal touch to any book collection. https://nourishandnestle.com/crochet-a-bookmark/
How to Resize a Knit Blanket, Washcloth, Towel or Similar Project
Learn how to resize your knit projects with this simple formula. Several examples show how the process of resizing knit projects works. https://nourishandnestle.com/how-to-resize-knit-blanket-dishcloth-towel/
How to Diagnose, Prevent and Fix Twisted Stitches in Knitting
This post discusses what Twisted Knit Stitches are, how to prevent a twisted knit stitch and how to fix twisted stitches when knitting. Plus, how to put knit stitches back on needles so that they aren't twisted. https://nourishandnestle.com/twisted-knit-stitches-diagnose-prevent-fix/
How to Bind Off
Binding off is the process of safely getting your knit project off of your needles. I use ‘safely’ because the last thing we want is for our beautiful knit project to start unraveling. This cast-off method produces an edge that is slightly elastic and very secure. This post also addresses weaving in loose ends. https://nourishandnestle.com/bind-off-your-knitting-illustrated-instructions/
All About Yarn
If you are curious about yarn for knitting or crochet, you are in the right place. We discuss different yarn fibers, yarn ply, and how to read a yarn label. Additionally, this post will address the different yarn weights and you will have the opportunity to download a Free Yarn Weight Chart. https://nourishandnestle.com/all-about-yarn-for-knitting-crochet/
How to Fix Holes in Knitting
This post will teach you how to prevent and fix holes in knitting in 3 different scenarios. Oftentimes, a hole in your knitting goes hand in hand with having too many stitches on your needles as well. https://nourishandnestle.com/fix-holes-in-knitting-3-different-scenarios/
How to Prevent and Fix Dropped Stitches
This post discusses diagnosing, preventing and fixing dropped stitches in knitting. Dropped stitches are common and easily fixed. https://nourishandnestle.com/dropped-stitches-diagnose-prevent-cure-them/
Common Knit Errors: How to Prevent or Fix Them
Like any art form, at some point every knitter will make errors; it’s just a reality. In fact, I’m a firm believer that forcing some of these errors makes you a better, more confident, knitter. These posts discuss a variety of common knit errors and how, in the perfect world, to prevent them. However, if you do make one of these knit errors, we discuss how to fix them as well. https://nourishandnestle.com/common-knit-errors-prevent-fix/
How to Knit an Applied I-Cord
An Applied I-Cord is a nice way to finish any knitted piece. In this post, I will be showing how to knit an applied i-cord to finish a washcloth or dishcloth. We will cover going around corners with i-cords and grafting the ends of i-cords for a seamless finish. These techniques are also applicable to any blanket or throw. https://nourishandnestle.com/how-to-knit-an-applied-i-cord/
Free Pattern for Crochet Thermal Stitch Potholder
This free crochet potholder pattern uses the thermal stitch for a double-thick fabric without having to crochet two separate pieces. https://nourishandnestle.com/crochet-potholder-pattern-using-the-thermal-stitch/
How to Bind Off
Binding off is the process of safely getting your knit project off of your needles. I use ‘safely’ because the last thing we want is for our beautiful knit project to start unraveling. This cast-off method produces an edge that is slightly elastic and very secure. This post also addresses weaving in loose ends. https://nourishandnestle.com/bind-off-your-knitting-illustrated-instructions/
Magic Loop Knit Tutorial
Unravel the mystery of the Magic Loop technique with our easy-to-follow guide. Knit smaller projects with greater ease, or two pieces at once for perfect symmetry! It's a technique every knitter should have in their toolbox. Written instructions with images, as well as a video will walk you through the entire process. Visit our site and start knitting with confidence today! https://nourishandnestle.com/magic-loop-knit-tutorial/
How to Knit the Purl Stitch
If you would like to learn to knit, this series will teach you. With the basic cast on, knit, purl and cast off you can tackle many knit projects. At the end of this series, use your newly found skills to knit a simple washcloth. This post specifically teaches how to knit the purl stitch. https://nourishandnestle.com/how-to-knit-a-purl-stitch/