TECHNIQUE HELP
We have recorded lots of learning to knit videos which show the basics of knitting as well as some advanced knitting stitches. We record new knitting help videos regularly so if you can’t find what you’re looking for here do let us know via Facebook, Twitter or e-mail us on admin@thetoftalpacashop.co.uk and we will may well add it to our list for more knitting help tutorials.
PROVISIONAL CAST ON and GRAFTING
PICKING UP STITCHES and REJOINING YARN
HOW TO SWISS DARN
SEWING ON A GIANT BUTTON
Our knitting pattern book TOFT: Book 1 also contains lots of tips for beginner knitting, including how to cast on and sewing on a button.
It has many knitting patterns for beginners such as the BEGINNER BERET, KNITTED NECKLACE, and easy knitting patterns like the POM POM SCARF and chunky knitting patterns like the POM POM HAT and MOSS STITCH SNOOD. It also gives you a wealth of information about alpacas, spinning wool, as well as intermediate knitting and advanced knitting techniques like knitting stripes, lace knitting and knitting cables.