Knitting consists of loops called stitches pulled through each other. I have chosen the following pattern samples because they are the easiest patterns for a beginner knitter.
For comparison, woven garments stretch mainly along one direction (the bias) and not very much, unless they are woven from stretchable material such as Lycra. I drain the water, squashing the sweater into the bowl to get rid of the water. The double moss stitch pattern creates a more textured raised effect on the material which looks great for any number of projects.
On the left are a pair of scissors, a yarn needle, green and blue stitch markers, and two orange point protectors. Flat knitting is usually used to knit flat pieces like scarves, blankets, afghans, and the backs and fronts of sweaters. But it is all part of the process, and most knitters, no matter how goal-oriented in their daily lives, face this part of the knitting experience with cool composure and aplomb.
While knitting patterns can offer suggestions for design and color ideas, it is ultimately up to the artist to decide what the final product what look like. You also will usually want to stick with chunky yarns (this is a good use for "novelty" yarns, which have lots of texture and are usually thick but also light and fluffy), since they knit up quickly so you can make more presents.
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