Knitting basics for beginners
Knitting is a relaxing hobby you can start with inexpensive needles and a single ball of yarn. This guide teaches you the basic techniques on which all socks, hats and scarves are built.
You will need
- A light-coloured smooth yarn, such as wool or a blend
- Needles in the size recommended on the yarn band, e.g. 4–5 mm
- Scissors
- A darning needle
- A video tutorial or knitting book for support
Steps
Choose your yarn and needles
For a beginner, choose a medium-weight, light-coloured, smooth yarn in which the stitches are easy to see. Check the recommended needle size on the yarn band.
Cast on
Knit a knit stitch
Knit garter stitch
Learn the purl stitch
Try stockinette stitch
Cast off
Weave in the ends
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