Learn To Knit

Hello new knitters! I’m so glad you’re here. In this new beginner series, I will show you the very basics of how to knit, from start to finish. We will create a simple chunky scarf that will have you addicted to knitting in no time!

Knitting is a wonderful craft that offers endless possibilities and allows you to create beautiful, cozy pieces with just a pair of needles and some yarn. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have dabbled in knitting before, this beginner series is designed to teach you the fundamentals of how to knit, step by step. By the end of this journey, you’ll have the skills to create your very own chunky scarf, so grab your favorite yarn and let’s get started!

Just a note, all of the videos in this how to knit series were originally created for my Beginner Knitting Kit, which is available in my shop here. You do not need the kit to learn to knit as long as you can find all of the supplies needed. It may be a good option for you if you’d like to have everything you need to get started included in one kit!

A note on supplies:

To begin learning how to knit, you’ll need a few basic supplies. First, you’ll need a pair of knitting needles. For beginners, I recommend starting with medium-large sized wooden or bamboo needles, around size US 11-15, as they are easier to handle. Bamboo needles and smooth and also keep a nice grip on the yarn so your stitches don’t accidentally slide of the needles.

Next, you’ll need some yarn. Choose a chunky or super bulky weight yarn for your first project, as it will knit up quickly and give you a chance to practice your stitches without getting overwhelmed.

Here’s what I recommend to get started:

• 2 skeins of Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick yarn (80% acrylic/20% wool) in Fisherman
• 1 pair of US 15/10 mm knitting needles
• 1 jumbo yarn needle

The pattern details:

Gauge: 9.5 sts and 13 rows = 4 in/10cm

Finished size: 72 in (183 cm) long and 7.5 in (19cm) wide

Pattern

Using the long tail method, loosely cast on 18 stitches.

Row 1: Slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit to end of row.

As you practice the knit stitch, you’ll notice the fabric taking shape. It’s important to maintain a consistent tension in your stitches to ensure an even-looking finished product. Don’t worry if your first few attempts don’t turn out perfectly. Knitting is a skill that improves with practice, so embrace any mistakes as learning opportunities and keep going.

Keep on knitting until you run out of yarn from your first skein. In the next video of this how to knit series, I’ll show you how to join your next skein!

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Welcome back! By now, you’ve learned how to cast on and knit and hopefully your scarf is going swimmingly. In this lesson, I’ll go over how to join a new skein of yarn.

Pattern

Join a new skein of yarn: leave approximately an 8 in tail from both skeins of yarn (these will be woven into the scarf when finished). Drop the first skein yarn and begin knitting with the second skein.

Repeat row 1 until scarf measures 72 in (183 cm) long, or desired length.

Keep on knitting, and I’ll see you at the next lesson where we will learn how to bind off our scarf!

Welcome back! Who’s ready to finish up this scarf? In this lesson, we’ll be going over how to bind off our stitches.

Pattern

Bind off loosely: Knit 2 stitches, then pass the 1st stitch over the 2nd. Repeat until 1 stitch remains. Cut yarn and draw through remaining stitch.

In the next lesson, we’ll weave in those ends and finish her up!

Welcome to the last lesson in our How to Knit series! You can find the previous lesson here. In this lesson, we’ll go over finishing touches. I’ll walk you through how to weave in your ends, and how to block your scarf.

Blocking will add a nice professional touch to your knitwear. This helps relax the stitches, making for a smoother fabric with more drape. There are a couple of different ways to block your knitwear, and for this project I’ll be demonstrating how to steam block.

Pattern

Weave in all ends and block, if desired.

Woohoo! You did it! That wasn’t so hard, right? I’d love to see your finished scarves – be sure to tag me on Instagram @kniftyknittings.

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