Knit your own chunky scarf with one of these kits! Want to learn to knit? A chunky scarf knitting kit is a perfect beginner project. All the kits include chunky, soft yarn and a pattern. Some also include needles and basic knitting instructions for complete beginners. Why start with a chunky scarf? A chunky scarf … Read more
Beginner friendly knitting stitch pattern: Mistake rib stitch Why is the mistake rib stitch a good beginner stitch pattern? The mistake rib only uses knit and purls The mistake rib stitch pattern is a one-row repeat, which makes it easy to remember. All you have to know to pull this stitch pattern off is how … Read more
Things new knitters don’t do (that maybe they should) I have noticed a few things that experienced knitters do, but new knitters may not have learned yet. These are 5 easy ways to improve your knitting! Using your swatch for more than measuring gauge Getting to know your yarn and fibers properly Knitting on multiple … Read more
How to pick up a dropped stitch Have you discovered a long tear in your knitting? Like a yarn ladder? Then you have dropped a stitch. Dropped stitches are unfortunate but they do happen now and then. I guess you may have lost one recently as you’re here reading this post 🙂 I use a … Read more
Best Knitting Supplies for Beginners – What do you really need? As an Amazon Associate and member of LoveCrafts affiliate program, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. There are plenty of nifty and pretty knitting supplies available. But do you need all these sometimes quite pricey gadgets when you’re … Read more
My Best Knitting Tips for Beginners Too many mistakes can put you off. Therefore I have listed all the knitting tips for beginners I wish that I had known when I was first starting out. When I started knitting I made all kinds of mistakes. I still do after ten years – and that’s ok! … Read more
The beginner’s guide to using circular knitting needles with ease As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you Circular knitting needles, does it sound like greek? Are you a beginner on circular knitting needles? Then you have come to the right … Read more
