Beginner Knitting Tutorials and Patterns

Start your knitting journey with simple knitting ideas for new knitters. This board is home to beginner-friendly knitting tutorials, clear patterns, and skill-building guides designed to help you learn, grow, and enjoy every stitch.
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How To Knit: A Beginner Step-by-Step Video Guide
How to Knit: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Video Guide | Learn how to knit your very own patterns with our step-by-styep video series. #knitting #knittingfrobeginners #knittingguide #knittingtutorial
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Knitting Tutorial: How To Join Your Yarn Together (Russian Join Technique)
The Russian Join can be used on all sorts of yarn, animal and plant based. However, if the yarn splits easily, it won't work very well. Watch a more in-depth tutorial on this knitting technique using the link below!
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Start Your First Cardigan: The Sorn Pattern by Stolen Stitches
Looking for a calm, clear first cardigan project? The Sorn Cardigan offers clean lines and straightforward shaping with optional yarn kits and step-by-step project workshop you'll have everything you need to create your own cosy sweater.
We’ve all done it missed an increase a few rows back and now your stitch count is off. This video walks you through a calm, clean way to fix it without having to rip out your work. Perfect for top-down garments, sleeves, or hats.
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Fix a Missed Increase | No Ripping Required
We’ve all done it missed an increase a few rows back and now your stitch count is off. This video walks you through a calm, clean way to fix it without having to rip out your work. Perfect for top-down garments, sleeves, or hats. #knittingfixes #knittingmistakes #missedincrease #knittingtutorial #learntoknit
The Italian cast-on creates a smooth, stretchy edge ideal for ribbing on cuffs, collars, or hems. In this step-by-step video, you’ll learn how to set up and cast-on with clarity and confidence. Great for sweaters, hats, or anywhere you want flexibility with polish.
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Perfect Knitted Edge | Try the Italian Cast-On
The Italian cast-on creates a smooth, stretchy edge ideal for ribbing on cuffs, collars, or hems. In this step-by-step video, you’ll learn how to set up and cast-on with clarity and confidence. Great for sweaters, hats, or anywhere you want flexibility with polish. #italiancaston #knittingtutorial #knittingtechniques #learntoknit #knitbetter
No more lumpy joins or loose tails in stocking stitch. This quick tutorial shows how to weave in yarn ends so they stay hidden even after blocking. 
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Weave In Ends | Make Your Yan Ends Disappear.
No more lumpy joins or loose tails in stocking stitch. This quick tutorial shows how to weave in yarn ends so they stay hidden even after blocking. #knittingfinishing #weaveinends #knittingtutorial #learntoknit #cleanedges
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Body Shaping Tips – Modify Your Sweater As You Knit
Adjust your sweater pattern for your body with simple knitting modifications. This quick video shares tips you can make while you’re knitting. Great for confident beginners ready to personalise their knits. #knittingtips #knittingmodifications #learntoknit #knitsweaterpattern #customknits
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How to finish knitted vest armholes.
Add a professional finish to your knitted garments with this clean I-cord edge. Perfect for vests, cardigans, and sleeveless knits, this technique gives structure and style. Watch the video to learn how it’s done beginner-friendly and easy to memorise.
Learn how to tighten purl stitches in your knitting. This is a great beginner knitting tip for when you're working cables or ribbing! #BeginnerKnitting #KnittingTutorials #LearnToKnit
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How to Tighten Purl Stitches | Learn to Knit
Learn how to tighten purl stitches in your knitting. This is a great beginner knitting tip for when you're working cables or ribbing! #BeginnerKnitting #KnittingTutorials #LearnToKnit
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Lightweight First Cardigan: Knit the Citrus Dream
Knit your first cardigan with confidence. The Citrus Dream Pattern uses clean shaping and breathable yarn to help first-time garment knitters build skills without complexity. Relaxed, wearable, and confidence-boosting and with option yarn kits and step-by-step workshop we have everything you need to get started on your knitting journey.
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A Calm First Cardigan Project: Sorn Pattern by Stolen Stitches
The Sorn Cardigan blends clean lines, steady progress, and a relaxing stitch rhythm ideal for knitters ready to try their first cardigan.
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Beginner Knitting Series: Learn the Basics
Just getting started with knitting? This beginner-friendly video series will teach you how to cast on, knit, purl, bind off, and fix common mistakes. Learn basic knitting stitches, tools, and techniques at your own pace with clear, supportive guidance from Carol Feller.
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Learn to Knit a Cardigan: Dacite Pattern for First-Time Garment Knitters
Dacite is a perfect first step into sweater knitting. Worked in one piece from the top down, with gentle shaping and clear structure, this cardigan helps you understand garment flow and construction as you knit.
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Learn to Knit in 5 Simple Steps
Ready to pick up your first pair of needles? Our beginner tutorial walks you through the everything you need to start you on your knitting journey.
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Knitting Sweater Tutorial for Beginner Knitters
If you want to learn how to knit your first seamless sweater, then the Amara sweater is just what you are looking for! Learn more about this knititng project by clicking the link above.