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Beginner Basics
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Beginner Knitters Welcome!
If you’ve never touched a pair of knitting needles, you’re in the right place. Knitting.com focuses on knitting for beginners where every week we’ll bring you new tutorials, patterns, and inspiration to learn how to knit and keep your needles going.
Beginner Knitters Welcome!
If you’ve never touched a pair of knitting needles, you’re in the right place.
Knitting.com focuses on knitting for beginners where every week we’ll bring you new tutorials, patterns, and inspiration to learn how to knit and keep your needles going!
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New to knitting? Start here!
Check out our first 5 tutorials to get you started knitting.
We know that knitting for beginners can be both fun and frustrating. We’re here to demystify all the techniques, terms, and tricky stitches beginner knitters are excited to try.
The first step, as always, is to pick up a pair of knitting needles! The next steps are up to you, choosing-your-own-journey is one of the best parts of learning a new craft.
Our Knitting for Beginners page has tutorials for the first five skills you need to in order to make your very first project. Learn how to make a slip knot, how to cast on, the basic knit and purl stitches, and finally how to cast off.
After you’ve gotten the hang of all five techniques you’ll be knitting your way through basic patterns like a pro.
Beginner KNitting Stitches
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Hello, invisible seams! 🧦✨ Have you heard of the Kitchener Stitch? If you struggle with seamlessly seaming the toes on socks or the tops of hats, Kitchener stitch is here to save the day! It may be a little tricky, but we have a new tutorial up to help you get into the rhythm of things. Give your projects that extra bit of love at the end to achieve a polished, professional-looking finish. Link in our bio! 🪡
5 hours ago
Let's talk about the first step to knitting any project -- casting on! Did you know that there are so many ways to do it? From the basic knit cast on, to the classic long tail cast on, to the more intricate german twisted cast on, each method has its own personality and charm. ✨ Whether you're a beginner or an advanced knitter, it's always a great idea to try something new. Trying a new cast on is a great way to add a fresh twist to your next knitting project. Check the link in our bio to learn 5 different ways to cast on! 🧶
7 days ago
Elevate your edges with the I-cord Bind Off! This technique creates a clean and polished edge for your projects. Try it out now! Link is in our bio. 🌟 #icord #icordbindoff #bindoff #howtobindoff #howtoknit #knittingtutorial #knittingforbeginners #knitting #knittersofinstagram
2 weeks ago
The sock-lovers' favorite cast on! 🧦 Who doesn't love a comfy pair of knitted socks? If you've never tried Judy's Magic Cast On, you might be missing out. This invisible cast-on will make starting your toe-up socks or top-down hats and mittens ✨disappear✨! Want to give it a try? Check the link in our bio for the tutorial! #judysmagiccaston #caston #howtocaston #howtoknit #knittingtutorial #knittingforbeginners #knitting #knittersofinstagram #howtoknit
3 weeks ago
Keep those knits from curling! ➰ Knitting an I-cord directly onto the edge of your knits, aka the Applied I-cord, creates a sturdier border for your knit projects to help keep them from stretching out over time. The Applied I-cord edge is also reversible making it a beautiful finishing touch for just about any project! Want to learn the Applied I-cord? Check the link in our bio. ↗️ #appliedicord #appliedicordedge #icordedge #icordknitting #knittingforbeginners #knittersofinstagram #knittingtutorials #howtoknit #knitting #learntoknit #knitting #knittingtips
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