In contrast with other traditional forms of knitting, spool knitting relies on the use of a spool and four nails for the creation of an initial fabric pattern. Owing to the very simple structure of the elements required, spool knitting has long been part of educational practices specific to crafts classes. Thus, this way of getting children to learn knitting is both instructive and fun. The spool can be either improvised or bought ready made, but the other supplies necessary include a crochet hook, yarn and in case you want to, you can also bring brads, a hammer, drill and a drill bit.

In order to make spool knitting easier, purchase the spool from a tool or home improvement store and get directly to the knitting part. Once you have everything ready just pass the yarn through the spool leaving out a few inches to hang from the bottom. It is advisable that for this initial spool knitting stage you stick to the instructions in case you have never done it before so that you have a smooth beginning. Next, it is time to use the crochet hook to make loops and pass them over the brads so as to create the cast on.

Depending on what you want to knit, you can use a more or less large number of brads; the most basic of projects available for spool knitting is cord making, and this can be designed with four, five or six brads. Yet, it is common knowledge that odd numbers are easier to work with in casting on, therefore, stick to the four or six variants particularly if you are a beginner. When knitting, pass the yarn around every brad and pull the loop out, up and over the brad in order to pass to the next line.

Spool knitting allows for various color alternation particularly since you need basic skills to perform such changes. All you need to do is to cut one yarn type and add the new color, tie it carefully and continue the spool knitting process. Closely follow the pictures in books or on web sites if you are just discovering the secrets of spool knitting. Before completing work, remember to tie off the ends so that you don’t spoil the knit. If you need professional spool knitting, it is preferable to buy a spool knitting machine that works a lot faster and with superior results.

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