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Master Knitting Skills List 2019-11-16

SkillSkill LevelSkill Building SequenceType of SkillTotal Possible ScoreResource Link for Tutorial
Circular Cable Needles1-Basic1.15-Resources3
Knit (K)1-Basic1.13-Technique3
Making a slip knot1-Basic1.11-Preparation3
Notions: Measuring Tape(s)1-Basic1.15-Resources3
Purl (P)1-Basic1.13-Technique3
Straight Needles1-Basic1.15-Resources3
Wrap Cast-On (Backward Loop , e-Wrap, Single Cast-On)1-Basic1.11-Preparation3
Yarn Stash/Collection1-Basic1.15-Resources3
Double-Pointed Needles1-Basic1.25-Resources3
Long-Tail Cast-On (Sling-Shot Cast-On)1-Basic1.21-Preparation3
Notions: Needle Gauge(s)1-Basic1.25-Resources3
Notions: Scissors1-Basic1.25-Resources3
Notions: Stitch Markers1-Basic1.25-Resources3
Ravelry1-Basic1.25-Resources3
Established Relationship with Local Yarn Store (LYS)1-Basic1.35-Resources3
Garter Stitch1-Basic1.33-Technique3
Notions: Darning Needles/Chibi1-Basic1.35-Resources3Weaving In Ends Tutorial
Notions: Sitch Holder(s)1-Basic1.35-Resources3
On-Line Knitting Tutorials/Classes (YouTube, Craftsy, etc.)1-Basic1.35-Resources3
Stockinette1-Basic1.33-Technique3
Other On-Line Knitting Forums/Communities1-Basic1.45-Resources3
Understanding Needle Sizes1-Basic1.41-Preparation3
Unknitting/Tinking2-Intermediate1.44-Fixing Errors6
Bind Off (Classic)1-Basic1.52-Execution3
Casting Off Stitches1-Basic1.52-Execution3
Notions: Notions Case(s)1-Basic1.55-Resources3
Reading Knitting Pattern1-Basic1.51-Preparation3
Ripping Out/Frogging1-Basic1.54-Fixing Errors3
Slip (sl)1-Basic1.53-Technique3
Understanding Knitting Acronyms/Abbreviations (WIP, PSSO, SABLE, etc.)1-Basic1.51-Preparation3
Understanding Right Side and Wrong Side of Fabric1-Basic1.51-Preparation3
Reading Knitting Charts (Graphics)2-Intermediate1.51-Preparation6
Moss or Seed Stitch1-Basic1.63-Technique3
Ribbing1-Basic1.63-Technique3
Understanding Yarn Labeling/Band Information1-Basic1.61-Preparation3
Mitered/Garter Square/Modular Knitting3-Advanced1.63-Technique9
Embellished Knitting with Pompoms, Fringe, Tassel, etc.1-Basic1.76-Finishing3https://youtu.be/VuKvygnEVmQ
Knowing/Understanding Sweater Shapes1-Basic1.77-Design3
Knowing/Understanding Sweater Sleeve Types1-Basic1.77-Design3
Notions: Crochet Hook(s)/Latch Hook(s)/Stitch Fixer1-Basic1.75-Resources3
Notions: Yarn Bras/Yarn Bowls1-Basic1.75-Resources3
Notions: Yarn/Project Bags1-Basic1.75-Resources3
Place Stitch Marker1-Basic1.72-Execution3
Swatching1-Basic1.71-Preparation3
Understanding Stitch Orientation on the Needle1-Basic1.71-Preparation3
Continental Knitting (Picking)1-Basic1.83-Technique3
English/American Knitting (Throwing)1-Basic1.83-Technique3
Make One Left Increase (M1L)1-Basic1.83-Technique3
Make One Right Increase (M1 or M1R)1-Basic1.83-Technique3
Notions: Ball Winder1-Basic1.85-Resources3
Notions: Swift1-Basic1.85-Resources3
Knit to Back of Loop (KBL)2-Intermediate1.83-Technique6
Steam Blocking2-Intermediate1.86-Finishing6
Wet Blocking2-Intermediate1.86-Finishing6
Invisible Increase (Knitting the Stitch Below Next)1-Basic1.93-Technique3
Knitted a Cap/Hat/Toque1-Basic1.92-Execution3
Knitting Certifications (The Knitting Guild Association/TKGA, etc.)1-Basic1.95-Resources3
On-Line Blogs/Vlogs/Podcasts, etc.1-Basic1.95-Resources3
Twisted Stitch1-Basic1.93-Technique3
Knitted Cast-On1-Basic2.11-Preparation3
Life Lines or Safety Nets1-Basic2.14-Fixing Errors3
Understanding Yarn Weight1-Basic2.11-Preparation3
Knitting In The Round2-Intermediate2.12-Execution6
Understanding Gauge1-Basic2.21-Preparation3
Correct Stich Rows Below Current2-Intermediate2.24-Fixing Errors6
Using a Ball-Winder and Swift1-Basic2.31-Preparation3
Joining in New Yarn/New Color1-Basic2.42-Execution3
Sewing Seam - Side-to-Side1-Basic2.46-Finishing3
Sewing Seam - Top to Top1-Basic2.46-Finishing3
Sewing Seam - Top-to-Side1-Basic2.46-Finishing3
Pick Up and Knit Stitches2-Intermediate2.43-Technique6
Sewing Button-Band2-Intermediate2.46-Finishing6
Sewing Set-In Sleeve2-Intermediate2.46-Finishing6
Short Rows - Wrapped2-Intermediate2.43-Technique6
Cable Cast-On1-Basic2.51-Preparation3
Knit Front and Back Increase1-Basic2.53-Technique3
Knitted Various Collars (Crew, Roll-Neck, Turtleneck, etc.)1-Basic2.52-Execution3
Left Leaning Decrease (Slip 1, Knit 1, Pass Slipped Stitch Over or sl1, K1, PSSO)1-Basic2.53-Technique3
Left Leaning Decrease (Slip, Slip Knit or SSK)1-Basic2.53-Technique3
Right Leaning Decrease (Knit 2 Together or K2TOG)1-Basic2.53-Technique3
Weaving In Ends1-Basic2.56-Finishing3Weaving In Ends Tutorial
Designed Cap/Hat/Toque2-Intermediate2.57-Design6
Interchangeable Circular Cable Needles2-Intermediate2.55-Resources6
Joining In-The-Round2-Intermediate2.51-Preparation6
Magic Loop2-Intermediate2.53-Technique6
Mosaic Knitting2-Intermediate2.53-Technique6
Notions: Knitting Bobbin (for colorwork)2-Intermediate2.55-Resources6
Notions: Nostepinne2-Intermediate2.55-Resources6
Standard Button Hole2-Intermediate2.53-Technique6
Turning a Heel - Dutch Heel (Heel Flap)2-Intermediate2.53-Technique6
Turning a Heel - Short-Row2-Intermediate2.53-Technique6
Intarsia2-Intermediate2.63-Technique6
Stranded Knitting2-Intermediate2.63-Technique6
Notions: Cable Needle(s)1-Basic2.75-Resources3
Understanding Yarn Put-Up (Hank, Skein, Center-Pull Ball, etc.)1-Basic2.71-Preparation3
Cable/Stitch Transfer2-Intermediate2.73-Technique6
I-Cord2-Intermediate2.73-Technique6
Provisional Cast-On (and Unzipping)2-Intermediate2.71-Preparation6
Top-Down Sweater Knitting2-Intermediate2.73-Technique6
Tubular Cast-On2-Intermediate2.71-Preparation6
Washing Knits1-Basic2.86-Finishing3
Crochet Chain Provisional Cast-On2-Intermediate2.81-Preparation6
Kitchener Stitch/Grafting2-Intermediate2.83-Technique6
Short Rows - German2-Intermediate2.83-Technique6
Short Rows - Japanese2-Intermediate2.83-Technique6
Stretchy Bind-Off2-Intermediate2.82-Execution6
Portuguese Knitting3-Advanced2.81-Preparation9
Knitting on a Loom or Knitting Nancy (French Knitter)1-Basic2.92-Execution3
Brioche Stitch2-Intermediate2.93-Technique6
Double-Knitting2-Intermediate2.93-Technique6
I-cord Cast-On2-Intermediate2.91-Preparation6
Knit a Hood on a Garment2-Intermediate2.92-Execution6
Knitted a Triangular or Curved Shawl/Wrap2-Intermediate2.92-Execution6
Knitted Gloves or Mittens2-Intermediate2.92-Execution6
Knitted with Beads2-Intermediate2.92-Execution6
Lace Knitting2-Intermediate2.93-Technique6
One-Row Button Hole2-Intermediate2.93-Technique6
Arm Knitting1-Basic3.13-Technique3
Finger Knitting1-Basic3.13-Technique3
Understanding Yarn Fiber Content1-Basic3.11-Preparation3
Understanding Yarn Ply1-Basic3.11-Preparation3
Yarn Over (YO)1-Basic3.13-Technique3
Knitting Meet-Ups/Retreats/Stitch and Bitches, etc.1-Basic3.25-Resources3
Winding a Butterfly Bobbin1-Basic3.21-Preparation3
Winding a Center-Pull Ball1-Basic3.21-Preparation3
Knotting Yarn1-Basic3.32-Execution3
Splicing Yarn1-Basic3.32-Execution3
Splicing Yarn - Russian Join1-Basic3.32-Execution3
Splicing Yarn - Spit Join1-Basic3.32-Execution3
Eliminating Color Change Jog in The Round3-Advanced3.33-Technique9
Untangling Yarn1-Basic3.41-Preparation3
Cuff-to-Cuff Sweater Knitting (Sideways Knitting)2-Intermediate3.43-Technique6
Calculating Gauge for Finished Measurements3-Advanced3.47-Design9
German Twisted Cast-On2-Intermediate3.51-Preparation6
Picot/Frilly Cast-On2-Intermediate3.51-Preparation6
Combination Knitting3-Advanced3.53-Technique9
I-Cord Bind-Off2-Intermediate3.62-Execution6
Sewn Bind-Off2-Intermediate3.62-Execution6
Three-Needle Bind-Off2-Intermediate3.62-Execution6
Knitting Books1-Basic3.75-Resources3
Knitting Magazines1-Basic3.75-Resources3
Calculating Shaping a Diagonal Edge2-Intermediate3.77-Design6
Diagonal Knitting/Knitting on the Bias2-Intermediate3.73-Technique6
Embellished Knitting with Embroidery2-Intermediate3.76-Finishing6
Knitted a Felted Object2-Intermediate3.72-Execution6
Ethnic Sweater Knitting (Bohus, Yoke, Aran, Norwegian, etc.)_3-Advanced3.73-Technique9
Knitting Backward (Knitting Only Right Side of Work)3-Advanced3.72-Execution9
Two-Color Brioche Stitch3-Advanced3.73-Technique9
Understanding Negative/Positive Ease3-Advanced3.77-Design9
Writing a Pattern3-Advanced3.77-Design9
Knitting Apps (Knit Companion, etc.)1-Basic3.85-Resources3
Designing a Top-Down Sweater2-Intermediate3.87-Design6
Duplicate Stitch2-Intermediate3.83-Technique6
Folded Hem2-Intermediate3.83-Technique6
Knitted Something with Bobbles2-Intermediate3.82-Execution6
Designed a Felted Object3-Advanced3.87-Design9
Designed a Triangular or Curved Shawl/Wrap3-Advanced3.87-Design9
Knitting/Cutting/Securing a Steek3-Advanced3.83-Technique9
Picot Hem3-Advanced3.83-Technique9
Two Socks on Magic Loop3-Advanced3.83-Technique9
Two Socks on Two Circular Needles3-Advanced3.83-Technique9
Two-Handed Color Stranded Knitting3-Advanced3.83-Technique9
Using a Nostepinne1-Basic3.91-Preparation3
Knitted a Thrummed Object2-Intermediate3.92-Execution6
Knitting Stuffed Animals/Amigurumi2-Intermediate3.93-Technique6
Calculating Arm Hole Shaping3-Advanced3.97-Design9
Calculating Neck shaping3-Advanced3.97-Design9
Calculating Sleeve Shaping3-Advanced3.97-Design9
Colorwork Design3-Advanced3.97-Design9
Creating a Graphic for Color or Stitch Pattern3-Advanced3.97-Design9
Darning Knitted Fabric3-Advanced3.94-Fixing Errors9
Designed Gloves/Mittens3-Advanced3.97-Design9
Designing a Cuff-to-Cuff Sweater3-Advanced3.97-Design9
Designing a Steek Into a Pattern3-Advanced3.97-Design9
Planned Pooling3-Advanced3.93-Technique9
Sewing in a Zipper3-Advanced3.96-Finishing9
Shadow Knitting3-Advanced3.93-Technique9
Tech Editing/Test Knitting a Pattern3-Advanced3.97-Design9
Two Socks Knitted Inside Each Other3-Advanced3.93-Technique9
Using a Knitting Belt3-Advanced3.92-Execution9
A comprehensive list of skills in knitting categorized in three ways:
- Skill Level (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced)
- Type of Skill (Preparation, Execution, Technique, Fixing Errors, Resources and Finishing)
- Skill Building or Learning Sequence (1st, 2nd or 3rd priority)
- Resource Link for Tutorial (as available)