Knitting Techniques: 71 Patterns by Needle and Construction Type
We're big list-makers over here at AllFreeKnitting. We love to categorize, sort, and filter patterns by color, season, yarn, and more. This list, however, may be our new favorite creation. For your knitting pleasure, we've rounded-up all of our articles that focus on a specific stitch, needle type, or garment construction style. From top down knitting patterns to circular needle knits, we've made it super easy for you to find all of your favorite methods so you can spend more time enjoying the things you love, like knitting!
Get a hang of DPNs with some of the lovely patterns in Patterns for Double Pointed Needles: 10 Simple Yet Stylish Designs or hone your seamless stiches with the Knitting in the Round: 10 Seamless Knitting Patterns. Whatever skill you're trying to sharpen, we've got a pattern collection that will suit your needs. Keep reading for some great knitting techniques
Knitting Techniques: 71 Patterns by Needle and Construction Type
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Patterns for Double Pointed Needles: 10 Simple Yet Stylish Designs - Browse this delightfully simple collection of patterns for your double pointed needle knitting pleasure. Whether you're considering making the leap from straight needles or you've been clicking those double points for years, this article is full of great patterns every knitter should have on hand.
20 Straight Needle Knitting Patterns You Need - Chances are you learned how to knit on straight needles. Get back to basics with this simple collection of stylish straight needle knitting patterns. Whether you're looking for a quick project to get your hands warmed up or a more involved stitchwork, you're sure to find a straight needle knitting pattern that will suit your needs.
Knitting with Circular Needles: 10 Patterns for Practice - Take on larger projects without fear of dropping stitches with this collection of circular knitting needle patterns. Not only do circular needles allow for more stitches, they're also ideal for transporting unfinished projects. Becuase of their flexibility, circular needles are the perfect travel accessory for passionate knitters.
Knit from the Top Down: 14 Sweater Knitting Patterns - There's nothing worse than casting off a sweater to find that your finished result is two sizes too small. Knitting from the top down allows you to try on your unfinished garment and make sizing adjustments as neccessary so there are no unfortunate surprises.
Let's Take it From the Top: 17 Top Down Knitting Patterns - In case the 14 sweater patterns above weren't enough to practice your top down knitting skills, here's even more!
Knitting in the Round: 10 Seamless Knitting Patterns - Not only do seamless projects require less finishing work, they also tend to be more forgiving in terms of drape and matching up pattern rows. Check out this stylish collection of seamless knitting patterns to practice knitting in the round.