Basic knitting relies on two essential stitches: the knit stitch and the purl stitch. Learning these stitches allows knitters to follow most patterns as they are combinations of these techniques.

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Cast on five stitches and knit one row.Slide stitches to the other end of the double pointed needle.Bring the yarn across the back of your knitting.Knit the row again.Slide stitches back to the ...