The absolute beginner's guide to knitting 11 Articles

by Lesley Allen

Knitting will give you years of pleasure once you've learned the basics. If you have never picked up needles and wool before, learning this skill won't be so daunting if you remember that you just have to learn three thing...read more

by Ray Fauteux

If you hear terms like jammed slipknots, cluttered cast-offs, and dropped stitches, you might think you are getting ready to set sail on a schooner, but really, you've just run into one of the more common knitting problems...read more

by Eleanor O'Donnell

Learning to knit is more straightforward than a lot of people realise. Though it takes time, care and practice to become accomplished in the art, getting started on your first scarf or baby's blanket is as easy as can be....read more

by Lucie Shores

Knitting comes close to the magical vision of spinning straw into gold, or as close as most of us will ever get. It's just one step removed from raising the sheep yourself, while on the other end, from beautiful wearable c...read more

by Bella Cooper

Knitting can be a fun and relaxing hobby, and better-yet, can allow you to make thoughtful hand-made gifts for your friends and family. Although it may seem daunting, learning to knit is actually quite simple! 1. The ba...read more

by Toni Laberge

My grandmother taught me to knit when I was about 6 years old. I used to go to her house after school and she gave me a set of knitting needles and some wool. She taught me how to make a knitted sample that we would late...read more

by Cindy Hartzell

Absolute Beginners guide to Knitting It is actually quite easy to get started with knitting, and without spending a fortune on tools and materials! There is an abundance of sources for free knitting instruction, advice an...read more

by Melanie Recoy

Knit one, purl two. Or was that knit two and purl one? What is a purl anyway? If that sounds like you, you are hopefully an absolute beginner when it comes to knitting. Relax, everyone has to start somewhere. Before...read more

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by Elizabeth Wordsmith

Let's face it. The first time you knit something, you probably won't want to brag about it to anyone. But there are better reasons for taking up knitting than making something lovely for a family member or friend. Are y...read more