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mongoose from USA (Contact Member) -

Knitting is harder than it looks. I always knit the thing into a knot. Are there any online knitting doctors?

Comment #1 Jeanette from AZ (Contact Member) -

I've just never gotten the hang of knitting myself. I've always done it too tight. I start out okay but then as I go on it doesn't look as good.

Comment #2 Berkley from The Cove (Contact Member) -

Everything I make turns out really awkward. I start out good and then get lazy so my knitting turns out too loose. I gave up years ago. Cross stitching is about the only thing I can do.

Comment #3 Sheree (63.176.159.144) -

Learning the Knit Stitch

Knitting has two basic stitches: the knit stitch and the purl stitch. After mastering these stitches, you'll be able to create many stitch patterns.

Holding the Yarn

Experiment with the way you hold the yarn. Weave the yarn through your fingers as shown below, or try other ways until you find a method that works for you and feels comfortable. The ability to tension the yarn as it flows through your fingers while knitting allows you to maintain your gauge and work neat, even stitches. It's also less tiring on the hands.

• home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-knit4.htm

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