Knitting a circle

Although you're probably used to seeing crocheted circles, you can actually knit circles too. Start by casting a few stitches onto a double pointed needle and knit into the front and back of each stitch in order to increase the rows. Once...

Although you're probably used to seeing crocheted circles, you can actually knit circles too. Start by casting a few stitches onto a double pointed needle and knit into the front and back of each stitch in order to increase the rows. Once...

Last week I promised you the pattern for a knitted round dishcloth for this weeks Stash Buster Thursday. Even though I have been under the weather this week, I really wanted to get this on here for you. This is a very pretty dishcloth - I have given it as a gift many times, and it has always been a favorite. Some people even said it was too pretty to use as a dishcloth, and they wanted it to be a doily... but it really is a dishcloth! So make a bunch - Mother's Day is coming - great gift…

Learn how to make a crochet flat circle in any stitch! Make any round crochet project with this method and your crochet circle will lay flat every single time. #crochetflatcircle #doublecrochetcircle

There are several ways to knit a circle from the center out. Blogger Cynthia MacDougall covers 3 different ways using text and videos.

Knitting a Pi Circle - VeryPink offers knitting patterns and video tutorials from Staci Perry. Short technique videos and longer pattern tutorials to take your knitting skills to the next level.

Laura Ilko - Selah Yarn Co - Natural Alpaca Yarn on Instagram: "I use magic loop for a lot!! I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned it but I do not like using DPNS, so I do all my small circumference knitting in either short circulars or magic loop! I’ve heard a lot of people say it’s too complicated, so I decided to do a short tutorial!! If you’re someone who struggles at magic loop I encourage you to grab some scrap yarn, a really long circular needle, and come practice with me 💕…

Let's see what a magic circle or magic ring really is? A crochet magic circle or a magic ring is a simple way to start crochet in the round. You just start crocheting in an adjustable loop by finishing the first round stitches you are required for the pattern. Once you are done, just pull the loop tight. And ta-dah, no more annoying hole left in the center of your first round. Isn't that just great? The most difficult part of all my crocheting efforts is the one which starts crocheting with…

These potholders by Purl Soho remind me of pinwheels or candy. Depending on the colors you choose, these little ones can be elegant or very playful. There are thirteen different color bundles available for this project, and each one allows you to make 3 of these potholders. #freeknittingpattern #knittedpotholder #knittingforhome