Knitting may be done by hand or by machine. As we know, all knitted fabrics are made using two basic stitches, knit and purl.
Rayon and acetate fibers are also produced from cellulose mainly derived from trees. During knitting, the active stitches are secured mechanically, either from individual hooks (in knitting machines) or from a knitting needle or frame in hand-knitting. The hand dyed yarns are available in an extensive colour range and those in natural fibres consist of Merion wool', Cashmere', Cotton', Mohair' or Alpaca' in addition to Jo Sharp' pure wool and Heirloom Alpaca'.
The process of knitting has three basic tasks, the active stitches must be held so they don't drop, these stitches must be released sometime after they are secured and new bights of yarn must be passed through the fabric, usually through active stitches, thus securing them. You will know how to do something that not many people know how to do, but might wish they did. This many take a few weeks depending on how large the blanket is supposed to be.
Thicker yarns generally require thicker knitting needles, whereas thinner yarns may be knit with thick or thin needles. A tie is visible at the left; after untying, the hank may be wound into a ball or balls suitable for knitting.
It doesn't all happen at once. Be sure to try using other available resources, such as local craft and hobby stores.
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