Knitting tutorials with photos and written instructions for left-handed knitters.
The cable cast-on method is my go-to method for teaching beginners. I like it because a new stitch is formed by moving the yarn in the same way as knitting, which means less for beginners to learn. And this method produces a cast-on edge that is firm and tidy even after knitting rows of stitches.
Links to my hand-knit tutorials for knitting left-handed or knitting right-handed, and crochet tutorials for crocheting left-handed or crocheting right-handed.
The knitted cast-on method is an easy way to cast on stitches. It's not always the best way, so I'm going to show you how to do a knitted cast-on, then tell you when and when not to use it. This tutorial is for knitting left-handed.
The tubular cast-on method for 2x2 rib creates a beautiful edge which rolls from the right to the wrong side. Find out how in this photo tutorial, for left-handed knitters.
The tubular cast-on method for 1x1 rib creates a beautiful edge which rolls from the right to the wrong side. Find out how in this photo tutorial, for left-handed knitters.
Grafting is used to make an invisible join between two sets of live stitches. Find out how in this photo tutorial, for left-handed knitters.
The crochet provisional cast-on method is used when you need a set of live stitches at the beginning of your knitting. Find out how in this photo tutorial, for left-handed knitters.
The crochet cast-on method creates a really neat edge that resembles a chain cast-off edge. Find out how in this photo tutorial, for left-handed knitters.
Double knitting creates a knitted fabric with two right sides. Find out how to work double knitted stocking stitch in this photo tutorial, for left-handed knitters.
Double knitting creates a knitted fabric with two layers which are knitted at the same time.