Learn knitting and crochet skills with Planet Purl’s
Beth Moriarty

Why is a knitting teacher never handy when you’re stuck in the middle of a project? Oh, wait, it’s not 1990! You can have a knitting teacher show you what you need to know when you need to know it. Whew, that was close!

Starting and ending your knitting project

A journey of a million stitches starts with a single slip knot. Follow your pattern for the cast on with which to start and which bind off to use to finish up.

Knit, Purl and Stitch Combos

99% of knitting comes down to two basic stitches — knit and purl. Master these and the knitting world is your oyster.

Increases & Decreases

Stitch patterns and shapes are created by increasing and decreasing. I’ve got you covered with videos on the main ways to increase and decrease.

Specialty Stitches

Create beautiful knitted-in bobbles, beads and picots.

Circular Knitting

Seamless knitting in the round. It’s like magic.

Colorwork

You can create a world of color in your knitted fabrics. My favorite!

Lace Knitting

Create lace masterpieces by following stitch charts where the beauty is in the spaces between the stitches.

Cable Knitting

Create stunning knitted fabrics full of texture and movement with cables and twists.

Sock Knitting

Toe up socks on two circular needles? Yes, please!

Embellishment and Trims

Add some extras oomph to your knitting with embroidery and trim.

Tips and Tricks

My favorite tricks to make knitting (and correcting mistakes) easier.

Crochet Basics

Learn the basics for simple crochet projects or to add crochet edges and trim to knitting.