You’ve got your yarn. You’ve got your needles. But… the question is: how do you get the yarn onto the knitting needles? The answer: cast on your stitches! “Casting on” means you’re creating beginning stitches for your knitting project. It’s how you get the yarn onto the needle so you can start knitting! The stitches… Continue reading Beginner Knitting Technique: Cast On Your Knitting Project
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Free Knitting Pattern: Beginner Slouchy Hat Pattern!
Looking for an interesting, fun and easy beginner hat pattern? Look no more than the Slouchy Hat Pattern! You’ll learn everything you need to know about knitting through this pattern – yes, seriously! Fun fact: knitting is only 2 stitch types – the knit stitch and the purl stitch. Mastering these 2 stitch types –… Continue reading Free Knitting Pattern: Beginner Slouchy Hat Pattern!
Free Knitting Pattern for Beginners: Knit a Simple Project Pouch
Become a knitter by learning how to knit a simple project pouch! This beginner-friendly pattern will teach you the essentials of knitting. It’s free and simple to follow. Best of all, you’ll have a cute little bag to store your future knitting projects in. Fun fact: knitting is only 2 stitch types – the knit… Continue reading Free Knitting Pattern for Beginners: Knit a Simple Project Pouch
Read Your Knitting: Understand the Difference Between Knit and Purl Stitches
Fun fact: knitting is, quite literally, only two types of stitches – a knit and a purl. To learn how to knit, you only need to learn the difference between a knit and purl. This is good news for new knitters because it means knitting is very simple to pick up. You only have to… Continue reading Read Your Knitting: Understand the Difference Between Knit and Purl Stitches
Free Knitting Pattern for Beginners: Learn How to Knit a Cozy Chunky Scarf with Optional Fringe
Calling all beginner knitters! This beginner scarf pattern will teach you the essentials of knitting. It’s free and simple to follow. Yes, seriously! Fun fact: knitting is only 2 stitch types – the knit stitch and the purl stitch. Mastering these 2 stitch types – which you’ll learn in this beginner scarf pattern – puts… Continue reading Free Knitting Pattern for Beginners: Learn How to Knit a Cozy Chunky Scarf with Optional Fringe
How to Read a Yarn Label: Choose the Right Yarn for your Knitting Project
Something that usually surprises new knitters is just how important yarn choice is when starting a knitting project. Picking the right yarn is a lot more than liking the color and feel of the fiber. In fact, there’s an entire science behind every yarn selection and whether or not it will actually create a finished… Continue reading How to Read a Yarn Label: Choose the Right Yarn for your Knitting Project