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Knitting
Knitted fabric has a right & wrong side, created by two basic types of stitches called knit & purl.
Knit stitches, which look like a v's, are stacked vertically to create the right side.
Purl stitches produce the wrong side, where the ends of the loops are visible.
You can use different combinations of the two stitches to produce various patterns & textures.
After deciding on a knitting project, read through the pattern sheet to find out:
-what kind of yarn you should use
-how much of it is needed
-the type & needle size require
-what other special tools you need
Gauge is the term used to describe the quantity of stitches that can fit into an inch of knitting. It states the number of stitches and rows over 4 square inches or 10 square centimeters. It also indicates which needle size and stitch patterns are to be used.
There are three types of needles:
1 Straight
2 Double-point
3 Circular
If you are required to use a technique referred to as knitting in the round to produce a seamless tube, you will need to use circular needles. These consist of two short needles connected by a thin, plastic cable.
Circular needles
Can be used to knit flat pieces as well. Some knitters prefer to use circular needles for flat Knitting because circular needles distribute the weight of the knitted portion onto the lap, instead of at the end of a set of needles.
If your knitted tube is too small to be worked on circular needles, you need to use double-pointed needles. Such needles are tapered at both ends, which allow them to be used at either end. They are best used for knitting round or other small, flat items made with few stitches, such as socks or gloves.