Knitting basics

Learn how to knit for total beginners with this detailed knitting guide. Using video and photo tutorials, learn how to knit step by step through repetition.

A step-by-step tutorial on how to knit neat edges for beginners. 4 techniques and knitting tips for instant result - video included.

Learn more about casting on and binding off! This Knitting Cast On and Knitting Bind Off Techniques infographic shows you that you can start and stop your knitting projects in a variety of ways. If you've ever wondered what the difference is between a standard bind-off and a tubular bind-off, or a knitted cast-on and long-tail cast-on, this free printable infographic gives you a helpful snapshot comparing techniques. While this infographic does not teach you how to cast on and bind off, it…

In almost ten years that I’ve been teaching people to knit, I noticed that most beginner (and not just beginner) mistakes happened because of the lack of understanding how the knitted fabric is created. The skill of understanding what happens when we make a stitch, what kind of stitch it is and how it interacts … The Most Important Knitting Skill (Especially for Beginner Knitters) Read More »

Today, a great technique which will help you whether you want to knit faster, or even you don't love purling: How knit the Stockinette stitch without purling.

Basic knitting patterns are perfect for beginning knitters and advanced knitters alike! Build a handmade wardrobe of fashion staples with these 35+ fabulous knitting patterns!

This Yarn Weight Categories Chart is an infographic with everything you need to know about knitting needles, yarn types, and projects. Since this printable yarn weight chart includes the yarn weight numbers from 0 to 7, the category, from lace to roving, the knitting needle sizes, in both US and metric measurements, as well as the ideal projects for each type of yarn, you're going to want to keep it nearby every time you're knitting. Not only is this guide to yarn weights great for a…

A detailed look at the difference between knit vs purl stitches, including a diagram. Everything you need to know as a beginner.

So, you have learnt to knit and purl, cast on and off and now you want to make something. Knit something to actually wear, or maybe to gift a loved one. You want to knit something of your very own and feel proud every time you wear it or see it being worn and enjoyed. I remember that hunger well. As soon as I had some initial confidence in my new knitting skills, I was so eager to not only wear things I knitted myself but make items to gift my loved ones and feel the pride in seeing them…