Knitting wool: the easiest technique

Knitting is an ancient passion that's making a comeback. It's also popular for its many health benefits , especially for improving mood. It's free, and it's also great for the companionship it provides.

HOW TO WORK WOOL WITH NEEDLES

When we think of wool and needles, we think of grandmothers knitting in the afternoons in front of the TV, the scarves and hats they made for us when we were little, and groups of grandmothers chatting among themselves as they finished blankets and sweaters for the whole family. Today, this art is being brought back into vogue by social media, which offers the same web-based approach: groups of enthusiasts meet on YouTube or Facebook to share tutorials, patterns, and passions.

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HOW TO HOLD YOUR KNITTING NEEDLES?

Our grandmothers passed down patterns and tutorials from mother to daughter, today we have videos and patterns shared in albums on social media. Getting started is very simple; just buy 3 or 4 pairs of needles of different sizes to get started. The needles vary depending on the size of the wool: very thick wool requires very large needles, which are classified by numbers from 0 to 10+.

BEST SITES FOR WORKING WITH WOOL

• Enza's Creativity Corner is a YouTube channel with 130 subscribers. It's all about hats, caps, and scarves.
• Dany Cream's blog, along with her Pinterest and Facebook pages, isn't always up to date, but it has plenty of ideas and tips for knitting wool.
• Gomitolo di lana is a website featuring videos and podcasts about knitting, especially wool. It also has a well-updated Facebook page. The website also features a section called "Shop" where you can purchase materials.
• The ball of yarn online It's an online shop, but if you know how to navigate you'll find several suggestions on how to work with wool, for example making an elegant and comfortable blanket. 

KNITTING GATHERINGS

There are many fairs and events dedicated to wool hobbyists, who meet to learn new stitches, spark fresh ideas, and make their work as creative as possible. Today, wool is used to make fantastic bags and delightful accessories like tablet and smartphone cases, not just sweaters and blankets.

WOOL KNITTING LESSON

Whatever you want to make, a potholder, a square tile (which is a piece of a project), the basic knitting stitches are knit and purl . You could start by making a scarf, starting with 15 stitches , which is the number of stitches needed for the scarf . At this point, just sit down with a ball of wool by your side, a nice steaming cup of tea, your knitting needles in hand, and watch the video.

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