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Ever wanted to knit a scarf?  Or perhaps a headband or smart-phone sleeve?  Well, if so, today is your lucky day!

The Yarn Harvest Knit Kit is your ticket to the world of knitting.  Led by master knitter Staci Perry, you’ll explore the simple, basic techniques that are used in all knitted projects.

Follow the instructional videos below to learn these techniques and apply these simple lessons to the patterns included with your Knit Kit.

And remember, relax and have fun…

Enjoy!

Getting Started

So you’ve got a Knit Kit in your hot little hands…

The Slip Knot

The Slip Knot is the very first step in getting the yarn onto the needles…

The Long Tail Cast-On

There are several different methods that can be used to Cast-On. The Long Tail technique…

The Knit Stitch

Now we’re cooking with gas! The Knit Stitch is the how you get to growing your piece by row after row after row…

The Purl Stitch

And the Purl Stitch is the Knit Stitch’s alter ego…

Binding Off

So you’re ready to wrap up your project? Finish it off and make its final shape stay put? You’re ready for binding off…