Learn How to Knit With Videos!
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 4 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.
1. How to Cast On for Knitting – load stitches onto your knitting needles.
2. How to Knit! The first stitch to learn, this creates a smooth, flat fabric perfect for all kinds of projects.
3. How to Purl! The second stitch to learn, this creates a textured fabric that pairs with knit stitches.
4. How to Bind Off – this takes your stitches off the knitting needles and finishes a project so that it doesn’t unravel.
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We love seeing new knitters light up when they cast on their first stitches or figure out a particularly puzzling pattern.
Our goal is to be the first stop for new knitters on their crafty journey. While some of our team members have several decades of knitting experience, others are just getting started!
We’re excited to bring our combined knowledge and expertise to every part of knitting.com.
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From Plain to Personalized! 🪡✨ With just a darning needle, some yarn, and the Duplicate Stitch, you can easily fix mistakes or breathe new life into old and finished projects. Duplicate stitch layers new stitches on top of knit fabric This makes it easy to add texture or all sorts of designs your knits - think polka dots, strips, shapes, letters, motifs, and more! Get the low-down on Knitting.com - link in our bio ↗️
2 days ago
Don't skimp on swatching! Trust us, you're never not going to thank yourself for knitting a quick little sample knit swatch. 🟨 They're CRUCIAL if you want to nail your gauge, understand your materials, and gain control over the final look of your projects. Need a swatching guide? Check out our new video for a complete "swatch 101 crash course". As a knitter, you'll likely knit tons of swatches in your lifetime, so make sure you're doing it right! Link in our bio! 🧶
2 weeks ago
This is your sign to stop ignoring the gauge section of your knitting patterns! Understanding gauge and knowing how to measure it is your gateway to more precise knitting. You'll understand how to control the finished look and size of your projects, plus it becomes easier to understand how your personal technique and tension may influence the need for yarn or needle substitutions. If you've always found the gauge section of knitting patterns to be quite the mystery, our latest video tutorial is exactly what you need. Link in our bio! #learntoknit #howtoknit #knittingforbeginners #knittersofig #knittingtutorial #knittingtutorials
2 weeks ago
Knit up a great big hug for yourself using the Rib Stitch! 🤗 Ribbing is a must-know technique for any knitter. It creates a versatile fabric that is stretchy AND stylish. We just released our Rib Stitch tutorial on our site and youtube, so grab your needles and get ready to master this essential stitch pattern! Link in our bio 🧶✨ #learntoknit #knittersofinstagram #knitting #knittingforbeginners #howtoknit #knittingtutorial #knittingtutorials
1 month ago
🎉 Our latest tutorial is here, and we're diving into the wonderful world of wrap and turn short rows! 🧶✨ Learn how to add shape and dimension to your knitting projects with this fun and easy technique. Join us as we break it down step-by-step in our tutorial, link in profile! #howtoknit #knitting #knittingforbeginners #learntoknit #knittersofinstagram #WrapAndTurn #KnittingTutorial #ShortRowsMadeEasy #HappyKnitting"
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