For my second tutorial, I'm showing how to do a knit stitch. Knit stitches are definitely the foundation, and the best stitch to use with my cast on method. There are two main stitches used in knitting: knit and purl. So, this helps set up the foundation for all future projects.
So, here is my four step process for how to do a knit stitch:
So, here is my four step process for how to do a knit stitch:
Step One: With the stitches that need to be worked on the left needle, put the right needle into the back of the first stitch. | 
Step Two: Take the end of the yarn and wrap it around the right needle counterclockwise - this helps keep even tension throughout the stitches. |
Check out the rest of the tutorial and a short video after the jump!
Step Three: Pass the left stitch over the tip of the right needle making sure to keep the looped yarn from step two on the right needle. | 
Step Four: Pull the left needle out of the stitch. Repeat for all stitches calling for a knit stitch. |
Step three is the most difficult part of creating a knit stitch. If the tension is held too tightly, passing the left needle over the top while keeping yarn on the right needle is very difficult. So, as tempting as it can be to knit as tightly as possible, allow the needle size to determine the stitch size and let some of the stitches be loose.
To see these steps in action, check out this short video:
To see these steps in action, check out this short video:
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