How to Knit

Learning how to knit is easy. With some practice, you can figure out the most comfortable way to hold the knitting needles.

Continental
Loaded needle and working yarn both in the left hand

English
Loaded needle in the left hand and working yarn in the right hand

You can also combine these techniques when knitting in two colors by holding a different color of yarn in each hand. Keep the yarn on one side always going over and the other side always going under. That way they won't tangle.

Knitting Superstar Course

The easiest way to learn is with a teacher, so here's a video knitting course that shows you how to make the stitches using 100s of high quality clips.

The videos are all downloaded to your computer at once for easy access anytime you want to watch and learn.

You can also contact the teacher for personalized help anytime you get stuck!

This course will help you build confidence and gain skills.

Knitting Stitches
Want to learn to knit? There are only two basic knitting stitches, knit and purl. Advanced knitting patterns combine them in different ways.

Knitting Yarn
A good knitting yarn slides off the knitting needles easily and stays twisted together. Choose the right yarn weight to keep the knitting stitches loose.

Knitting Needles
Use the correct size knitting needles for your yarn and the knitting stitches will slide smoothly.

Knitting Patterns
Read knitting patterns correctly and you'll be able to knit projects successfully! When you understand what the pattern says about the knitting gauge, yarn, and needles, it works.

Knitting Pattern Books
Find useful knitting pattern books that you can read and understand to make a knit project success!

Knitting Terms
To learn to knit, you must understand knitting terms and the specialized vocabulary.

With the right knitting supplies and techniques, you'll soon be ready to make some knitting projects!

Need Some Knitting Help?

Are you struggling to learn how to knit a new stitch or frustrated with a project? Ask for help!

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