Knitting

Knitting is a way to make clothes and other things from yarn. A knitter uses two long needles to loop the yarn together. Each loop is called a stitch. You can knit hats, scarves, sweaters, and socks.

How to Knit

You start by putting stitches on one needle. Then you pull the yarn through each stitch to make new ones. There are two main stitches called knit and purl. Mixing them makes different patterns.

An old picture of someone knitting with yarn and needles.
An old picture of someone knitting with yarn and needles. (Wikimedia Commons)

History of Knitting

Knitting started in the Middle East a long time ago. It spread to Europe hundreds of years ago. Long ago, many men were knitters too. Today, people knit as a fun hobby.

Fun Facts

  • The longest scarf ever knitted was over 14 miles long.
  • Some people knit so fast their fingers are hard to see.
  • Sheep wool is one of the most common yarns used for knitting.

Did You Know?

During World War Two, kids were asked to knit socks and hats for soldiers to keep them warm.