learning to knit {the knit stitch and a dishcloth}

Last week we talked about learning how to cast on.  This week we will learn the knit stitch.  By learning this stitch, you will actually be able to make a dishcloth.  Seriously!  I love it when you have just learned a new skill and {sha-zam} you’re all ready making something…instant gratification at its finest!

Here is the video that I used to learn the knit stitch:

How to knit: the knit stitch

This video was also helpful:

Knitting tutorial for beginners

And after practicing the knit stitch, you are ready to make a dishcloth!  Here is the video that I used for that:

Learn to knit a dishcloth

I also found some videos on increasing and decreasing stitches very helpful.  These can easily be found by doing a search on Youtube. 

If you try it out, please let me know how it’s going for you! 

Next week:  pictures of my knitted dishcloth so far (forgot to snap a picture while it was light today) and the purl stitch.