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Learn to Knit (181)
Would you like to knit but you don't know where to start? If you've never picked up a pair of knitting needles before, or if it's been a long time, this is the place for you. Learn the basics of knitting or brush up on your skills. Learn how to cast on, knit, purl, make basic pattern stitches and more.

Knitting Skills (48)
Once you've learned how to knit and purl, increase and decrease, it's time to have some fun. Let's explore color work, circular knitting, how to read a chart and other intermediate and advanced knitting skills. You'll even learn how to alter a pattern and make your own knitting chart.

Free Knitting Patterns (311)
Whet your appetite for knitting with our collection of original free knitting patterns from your About Guide and from around the web.

Tools and Supplies (25)
A big factor in the quality of your knitting is the quality of your tools. You need good-quality knitting needles, tools and supplies to make your knitting its best. You also "need" some fun things like knitting bags and software to make desiging knitware easier. Here's all you need to know about what you need to buy.

Felting (28)
Felting is a huge trend in the knitting world right now, and it's really easy to get started. All you need are some natural fibers, some needles and some hot water.

Yarn (77)
Let's face it -- knitting is really just an excuse to play with fiber. From wool to acyrlic, hemp to silk and everything in between, learn about all the different fibers you can knit with, how to use them and how to care for them.

Troubleshooting (65)
Are you stumped by an abbreviation in a knitting pattern? Or maybe you've made a mistake but you have no idea how to fix it? Look no further. We've got the solutions to all your knitting quadaries right here.

Reviews (166)
If you're looking for a new knitting book, video or magazine to subscribe to, you'll find honest reviews here.

Knitting Safety (7)
Who knew you could actually hurt yourself knitting? From wounds caused by a sharp needle to repetitive motion injuries, it is entirely possible to injure yourself while knitting. Follow these tips to keep your crafting muscles in tip-top shape.

Knitting Community (356)
There's a whole world of knitters out there. Whether you're looking for a knitting class, knitting bloggers, retreats or conferences, ways to start your own knitting group or ways to help others with your knitting, you'll find it all here.

Knitting History (5)
Knitting has a long history and has been practiced for thousands of years. Knowing the history of knitting might not make you a better crafter, but it will give you something to talk about at parties.

Machine Knitting (10)
Machine knitting can be a lot of fun and it certainly speeds up the construction of basic knitted garments. But knitting machines can also be very intimidating. Find the best machine for you and learn how to use it.

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