Knitting and Crochet Basic Techniques
A course by Binge KnittingDesigners and Knitting Experts
A course by Binge Knitting, Designers and Knitting Experts
Learn the main stitches with needles and hooks to create artisan pieces
For Bárbara Bremer and Carolina Herrera, founders of Binge Knitting, knitting is an organic therapy that allows them to create unique pieces and develop their creative potential. Through hand-knitting with a hook and a needle, they make all kinds of fashion and home accessories with traditional techniques.
In this online course, learn the basics to create contemporary, hand-knitted pieces using knitting and crochet techniques.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 12 downloads
Introduction to the tissue
1 minute, 35 seconds
Necessary materials
2 minutes, 44 seconds
Color technique and moodboard
3 minutes, 35 seconds
Planning your pattern
3 minutes, 45 seconds
Basic hook stitches: Solid and half a point
15 minutes, 5 seconds
Basic hook stitches: Solid cottages and triple solid
15 minutes, 54 seconds
What's included in this course?
Start by taking a look at the work of the Binge Knitting duo Bárbara and Carolina. They talk about how their brand came to be, their main projects and influences, and their creative process.
See the two techniques that you learn in this course: knitting and crochet, and discover both their differences and what each one has to offer.
Once you know the essentials, it's time for the conceptual phase. Create a mood board and define the style, selecting the color palette for your project.
Barbara and Carolina show you how to plan the pattern, so you can start creating your pieces. Explore how to work chains and make semicircular and solid stitches using the crochet technique. Next, learn to knit with needles, using the knit stitch and the jersey stitch.
Now you have all your components, your teachers show you how to join them together, before adding original details such as embroidery, specks, and fringes.
To wrap things up, Barbara and Carolina give you some tips to expand your creative universe and independently explore the endless possibilities of these artisan techniques.
What is this course's project?
Design and make a cushion cover using two textile crafts: knitting and crochet.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Textile artists, professional or amateur, and anyone looking for new ways to create unique pieces with traditional, artisan techniques.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge of any kind is necessary, as Carolina and Bárbara teach you everything you need to create knitting projects from start to finish.
For materials, you need: paper, down, a smooth cushion, a crochet hook, a pair of knitting needles, yarn, scissors, a tape measure, and a yarn needle.
Reviews
- 24 days ago
Estoy recién realizando la primera unidad. Me ha gustado la calma que transmite el curso y la confianza que da en que se puede aprender. Ya he hecho varios cuadraditos con los puntos básicos para practicar y creo que me han salido bien.
- 5 months ago
Me gusta mucho. Explican bien, es fácil de seguir y te motiva a seguir adelante.
- 5 months ago
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- 1 year ago
hermoso
- 1 year ago
EXPLICAN MUY BIEN Y ES MUY FÁCIL DE ENTENDER, EN ESPECIAL, CUANDO NO DOMINAS UNA DE LAS TÉCNICAS.
Carolina Herrera is passionate about design and the subtle application of current trends in pieces that go beyond seasons.
Together, they make up Binge Knitting, a company specializing in the creation of hand-knitted collections with a contemporary design. They studied together in New York at Parsons—Barbara Administration and Carolina Fashion Design—and both share a passion for knitting and sustainable fashion. Their brand was born organically and continues to grow.
Content
- U1
About us
- Presentation
- Inspiration and creative process
- U2
The techniques of weaving and its materials
- Introduction to the tissue
- Necessary materials
- Color technique and moodboard
- U3
Creation of the cushion
- Planning your pattern
- Basic hook stitches: Solid and half a point
- Basic hook stitches: Solid cottages and triple solid
- Basic needle stitches: Right
- Basic needle stitches: Jersey
- Union of paintings and auctions
- U4
Decorative elements and recommendations
- Touches of originality
- Use your creativity
- BONUS: Bag
- FP
Final project
- Introduction to basic weaving techniques
What to expect from a Domestika course
Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
Certificates
PLUSIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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FAQs
You’ll learn both basic and advanced crochet and knitting techniques, how to create textile projects like cushions, bags, and accessories, develop custom patterns, combine materials and stitches, and organize your creative process using mood boards and visual references.
This course is designed for intermediate learners—perfect if you already know the basics of crochet and knitting and want to refine your skills and create original textile projects.
You’ll need yarns of various thicknesses, crochet hooks, knitting needles, scissors, a yarn needle, a notebook for patterns, and internet access for platforms like Pinterest.
You’ll discover the structural and functional differences between crochet and knitting, and how to blend both techniques to craft unique, personalized textile pieces.
You’ll be able to make bags, cushions, scarves, amigurumi, knitted accessories, and custom decorative pieces using techniques and patterns developed throughout the course.
It’s recommended to have basic knitting knowledge, like making chains and simple crochet or knitting stitches, to get the most out of the course.
You’ll learn how to create mood boards and color palettes to define the visual concept of your projects, organize inspiration, and make informed choices about materials and colors.