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What is a Knitting Follow Along?
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When we started the "Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Started Knitting" series, we couldn’t have imagined that our knitting teaching journey was just getting started. These Follow Alongs are a product of years of experience, countless hours of teaching, and a deep passion for sharing the joy of knitting with others. We've taken all the lessons learned, the tips and tricks shared, and the enthusiasm from our vibrant knitting community to create comprehensive online courses that empower knitters of all levels to embark on new projects with confidence and support.
A Follow Along (FAL) is an online knitting course designed to guide you through a specific project from start to finish.
Perfect for those looking to learn how to knit new techniques or improve their existing skills, these courses offer a structured yet flexible approach.
Whether you're a novice or a seasoned knitter, our FALs provide detailed instructions, video tutorials, ebooks, and cheat sheets to make the learning process smooth and enjoyable.
Follow Alongs are for knitters of all levels. Beginners with some basic knitting skills can learn to knit with clear, step-by-step instructions, while more experienced knitters can refine their skills and tackle new techniques. Each course is designed to accommodate different skill levels, ensuring everyone can benefit.
The skills required vary depending on the FAL. Generally, you should be comfortable with basic knitting techniques such as casting on, knitting, purling, and casting off. Some courses might require familiarity with knitting in the round or other specific techniques, but don't worry—our resources will help you get up to speed.
Joining a Knitting Follow Along offers numerous benefits:
Lifetime Access: Start at any time and revisit techniques and tutorials anytime you need.
Comprehensive Resources: Video tutorials, ebooks, cheat sheets, and more.
Material Coupons: Each course includes a coupon for project materials.
Flexible Learning: Work at your own pace without any strict timelines.
Expert Support: Guidance from Lisa Sisk and the This is Knit team.
This online knitting course will teach you ‘Stranded colourwork’. We are here to guide you through every stitch, every colour change, and every tricky technique, making stranded colourwork a breeze!
We provide an extensive collection of resources, including video tutorials and cheat sheets. You can complete each stage at your own pace and revisit techniques whenever you need.
This FAL is ideal for knitters who want to try stranded colourwork for the first time or have struggled with it in the past.
How to read colourwork charts
How to swatch for your project
All about colour dominance
How to cast on and off
How to work with duplicate stitches for fixing mistakes
How to catch floats as you knit
How to knit with 3 strands of yarn
All about grafting
Come knit your first sweater with us!
We’ll provide tutorials and guidelines for every stage and technique along the way.
In this FAL, you'll knit "The Coloring Book Raglan" sweater. The pattern is adaptable, allowing you to customise the design to your preferences.
Our resources include video tutorials, ebooks, and cheat sheets to guide you through each stage.
This FAL is for knitters ready to tackle their first sweater. It's suitable for adventurous beginners or advanced knitters who haven't made a sweater before.
How to swatch and check for gauge
How to make raglan increases
How to work german short rows
How to cast on and join in the round
How to place sleeves on hold
How to check the fit of your sweater
Simple stretches to keep you crafting pain-free
To knit in magic loop
How to shape the sleeves
How to weave in ends
How to block your sweater.
How to knit jogless stripes
How to knit a twisted rib detail
The following video is a free sample lesson from our Sweater Follow Along, it teaches you one of the key techniques in shaping your knitwear: How to knit German Short Rows.
Learning how to knit a pair of socks from the toe up has never been easier!
This FAL provides patterns and resources for knitting socks from the toe up using the Magic Loop technique. You'll have access to step-by-step video tutorials, sock pattern calculators, and helpful worksheets.
We offer comprehensive resources, including video tutorials and cheat sheets. There's no strict timeline, so you can progress at your own pace and revisit techniques as needed.
This FAL is perfect for knitters wanting to learn sock knitting. You'll need basic knitting skills and familiarity with knitting in the round. Knowledge of the Magic Loop technique is helpful, but we provide links to tutorials if you need a refresher.
How to knit Judy's magic cast on
How to work backward loop cast on for increases
How to work german short row heels
How to knit twisted rib cuffs
How to knit different cast off options
How to weave in ends
How to block your socks
How to work an Italian bind off
How to shape for calves
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