Knitting is done using a yarn or thread which is turned or transformed into cloth by way of drawing loops through each other. You can do this by hand or with a machine. You can have various designs and techniques that you can use. If you use different variations you can have stunning results.
There are two different types of knitting stitches namely warp knitting and weft knitting. You can do weft knitting with machines but warp knitting can only be done with machines. You can use a number of stitches for knitting. Knit stitch, knit 2 together, yarn-over, stockinette stitch, and purl stitch are the key stitches.
Knit stitch is done by intertwining loops with each other, one after another. You can use one needle to pull a loop of thread or yarn through a stitch on another needle.
Purl stitch can be done by holding the yarn in front of your knitting then the right needle will be inserted from the back to the front to the first stitch on your left needle. You can use the right index finger to wind your yarn around then down the right needle through a counterclockwise direction. The right needle must be pulled using the yarn passing it through the old stitch backward then release the old stitch creating a purl stitch.
Knit 2 together is knitting two yarns together. The right needle will be pushed to the second stitch. Then bring the thread over then upward then down. You need to catch the yarn the slip off the old stitches.
Yarn-over is done after a knit stitch. You can take the yarn across from the back then to the front knitting the next stitch.
Stockinette stitch is the most used stitch. It consists of one knitted row and the other row purled. This is good for beginners.
HOW FIMO IS MADE
This is similar to knitting but is a handicraft for jewelry. Fimo beads are very colourful and worn as jewelry. Here is how to make them:
The Materials
• Varnish knitting needle
• Oven
• Flat tray
• Colourful polymer clays Hollow cake
Directions of Use:
1. Mold all the polymer clay using your palm until it is warm and flexible.
2. Cut it to equivalent penny-size balls.
3. Roll each made ball between your palms consecutively to make a tubular shape.
4. The knitting needle should be pushed through the center to be able to thread afterwards.
5. Harden them by hanging the beads on the cake tin.
6. Place the beads in the oven make sure it is in a hanging position then bake it for 30 minutes at 2650 degrees Fahrenheit
7. Let it cool then varnish.