The Catcher's Journal
A knitting journal by The Woolcatcher
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From the first stitch to the finished garment
Step-by-step video lessons, complete projects and guides for knitting and crochet, at your own pace.
Start with a project
Section · 21 lessons
Knitting on two needles
From the slip knot to binding off, then sweaters, hats, cowls and cardigans in chunky wool. Every lesson is a step-by-step video.
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Section · 15 lessons
Crochet
Chain, single crochet, double crochet and the magic ring. With them: raffia hats and bags, mittens, a poncho and a sweater.
View sectionProjects start to finish · 20
One garment, from the first loop to the last bind-off
Each project is one complete video. Pick the garment and knit along with us.
Techniques
First steps, in order
Never knitted before? Start with the first lesson and follow the list.
Knitting
- 1How to Make a Slip Knot for Knitting
- 2How to Cast On Stitches in Knitting
- 3How to Knit the Knit Stitch
- 4How to Purl
- 5How to Knit Seed Stitch
- 6How to Decrease Stitches in Knitting
- 7How to Increase Stitches in Knitting
- 8How to Knit 1x1 Ribbing
- 9How to Knit Stockinette Stitch
- 10How to Knit Garter Stitch
- 11How to Bind Off Stitches in Knitting
Guides for knitters
What is worth knowing before you buy the yarn and after you finish the garment.
Best Yarn for Cables: Which Yarn and Needles for Cable KnittingBest yarn for baby clothes: how to choose soft, safe yarnHow to Wash Alpaca: Sweaters and Knits Without Stretching or ShrinkingAlpaca vs Merino Wool: Differences, Which Is Warmer and Which to Knit WithWhat Is Baby Alpaca? Why It's So Soft, Is It Itchy and What to KnitHow to Knit with Mohair: Needles, Holding Double, Frogging and WashingWhat Is Kid Mohair? Halo, Warmth and How It Differs from MohairSkein vs Ball vs Hank: What's the Difference and How Much Yarn Is in a Skein
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