Ever Wondered How to ... Knit?

BEARLEFT.TV‘s How to series

Have you ever wondered how to knit, but thought it would be too difficult to learn on your own? Let Karen Lougher of "Ripping Yarns" show you the basics and soon you will be knitting in no time.

Knitting is a lot easier than you think and Karen will explain the different types of needles, yarns and accessories that you will need to get you started straight away. From Casting on your first stitch to casting off your finished garment, the camera gets right up close so you can see exactly what is going on. Karen has also included a number of tips to fix your knitting should you go wrong to make sure that your first item is a successful one.

In this DVD we cover: Cable casting on, Thumb casting on, The knit stitch, The purl stitch, Single rib, Double rib, Getting the right tension, Decreasing, Increasing, Picking up dropped stitches, Casting off, Stitching seams, and a look at some possible patterns to try.

More and more people are rediscovering the art of knitting as a rewarding hobby which can be done individually or in a friendly social environment. With the end result of producing practical garments there is no limit to what you can achieve when you have mastered how to knit.

*Running time approx 54 minutes

PRICE: £6.99