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	Bernhard Ulmann Company Volume 29 Gloves and Mittens ©1953 Here it is, right at your fingertips, everything you need to turn your hand to knitting and crocheting gloves and mittens for the whole family, with that wonderful, unmatched hand-knit look.
	Spool Cotton Company Book 58 The Learn How Book ©1936 The more you crochet and knit and craft, the more adept you will become in working out designs of your own. Carefully made articles will last for generations and will be cherished by those of your very own who can appreciate the good taste and skill you put into your work.
	Spool Cotton Company Book 98 The Learn How Book ©1936 The more you crochet and knit and craft, the more adept you will become in working out designs of your own. Carefully made articles will last for generations and will be cherished by those of your very own who can appreciate the good taste and skill you put into your work.
	Spool Cotton Company Book 112 Junior Crochet and Knitting Manual ©1937 Wouldn't you like to learn to crochet and knit so that you, too, can make a scarf, or a hat or a sweater for yourself? It is easy, if you use this book to help you and it is fun to do. Simply start reading the next page and follow through the entire book, making the stitches and items which are shown. After you have completed this book you will be ready to make the more difficult things shown in fashion and household books.
	Woolco Woolco Knitting & Crocheting Manual ©1916 Knitting and crocheting the patterns in this book is one of the most fascinating forms of recreation. It is very easy to learn the first stitches, and a little practice will make you a proficient worker. You will find that the work goes quickly, and that instead of tiring you it will rest you and soothe the nerves.

Interested in starting a new hobby? If you’re reading this, then knitting is something you’re interested in trying. Congratulations! Knitting is a rewarding hobby. It’s also been shown to reduce stress and improve memory. And it’s a great way to decorate your home and create personal gifts. Anxious to get started? Here are the steps to take.

Step #1 Understand What Kind Of Learner You Are.

Do you learn by watching, reading, or doing? This is important because it can be difficult to pick up new stitches if you’re utilizing the wrong learning method. For example, if you learn by watching then video knitting tutorials work best, while trying to learn a stitch by reading the directions can be frustrating.

Step #2 Buy Your Supplies.

Knitting requires a few materials. You can find them at any hobby store or online. The necessary supplies include:

• Knitting needles – buy the best that you can afford.
• Yarn – buy several types and colors, they should make you smile and appeal to your senses.
• Bag or organization system – keep your yarn and materials in good shape by creating a system to store and organize your projects.
• Pair of scissors – there’s nothing more frustrating than not being able to find scissors when you’re working on a project. Buy a pair specifically for your knitting bag.
• Sewing needle – used to tie off or help with twisted stitches.
• Crochet hook – used to help with twisted or dropped stitches.
• Knitting journal – used to help keep track of your stitches during a project.

Step #3 Give Yourself Time To Practice.

Sit on the couch, without a project in mind, and start practicing your stitches. The more effective you are at the basic stitches, the better your projects will turn out.

• Casting on
• Knit stitch
• Purl stitch
• Binding off
• Garter stitch

Step #4 Practice Maintaining Tension And Keeping Your Stitches Consistent.

Be patient with yourself. It can take time to master these stitches. However, the time you take is important. These stitches are used for just about every project you’ll undertake.

Step #5 Start Small.

Once you have a good handle on the foundation stitches, choose a simple project. Consider the following:

• Scarf
• Hat
• Bag

If you’re struggling, consider signing up for a knitting class. Knitting is often a social activity and classes are offered in most communities. Check with your local tailor, yarn or craft store, or your community education center. Grab a friend and bring someone with you to learn.

There are literally thousands upon thousands of free knitting patterns that are no longer available simply because they were published many years ago and are now out of print. Fortunately, the Internet gives us the opportunity to share these fun, exciting and long lost designs for everyone to enjoy again. We are currently working on reproducing our library of vintage patterns that have passed into the public domain and will include them here as quickly as we can.

All of the free knitting patterns that appear on this website have passed into the public domain. That means that these designs are no longer protected by copyright and you are free to do whatever you would like to do with them! Copy them, share them, make finished items from them and sell them - let your imagination run wild!