Knitting for Beginners: The First Steps
From your first knit stitch to your first handmade project
Learning to knit is a bit like meditating with your hands: you relax, create, and—with a little practice—amaze everyone with scarves, hats, and sweaters. But every great knitter started from scratch. Let's see how.
🪄 How do you hold the thread: continental or English?
Two techniques, one truth: whichever one is most comfortable for you! Discover the two main methods for keeping the thread and start finding your own style.
➰ Knitting and purling: the foundations of knitting
The foundation of everything. Learn the difference between knit stitch and purl stitch, and you'll see that every pattern will start to seem less alien.
📏 Essential tools
Needles (classic, circular or double-pointed), yarns (acrylic, wool, cotton)… we'll explain what you really need to get started without waste.
🧣 Your first project: a simple scarf
Garter stitch or English rib? Whatever your style, a scarf is the best way to practice. And maybe even make a handmade gift!
There's no greater satisfaction than wearing something you've made yourself. And now that you know the basics, all that's left to do is get comfortable and... get knitting!