Techniques
Making a Slip-Knot
Backward Loop Cast-On
Long-Tail Cast-On (recommended) and other methods:
Picture tutorial (scroll to bottom)
Video
Knit Stitch (2 methods)
1. English/Right-Handed carry
2. Continental/Left-Handed carry
Basic Bind Off - both continental and English videos.
Joining in the Round/Circular Knitting:
Picture tutorial
Video
Troubleshooting - No need to unravel all your work! There is a solution for almost every problem.
1. How to pick up dropped stitches, even if you notice them much later in your work:
For Dummies: Very clear and helpful video
Knitwitch: Using a crochet hook
Knitty.com: Step-by-step pictures
2. How to undo or "Tink" your stitches
Knitwitch: Knit stitch, Purl stitch
For all other problems or tips, Check out the Youtube channels of The knitwitch or knittingtipsbyjudy. Of all the videos on Youtube, these two have the best camera angles and explain things the clearest.
Knitting help: a great source for video instruction on all the basic techniques and many advanced ones.
Bagatell :: Helpful Things: another site with great instructions. No videos, only pictures.
Want to try a different stitch pattern? Check out VOGUE knitting's Stitchionary.
