Beginner Knitter Field Guide

Congratulations on embarking into the wonderful world of knitting. While beautiful, empowering, incredible, this new skill - like any other - comes with its hurdles.

This list of tutorials cover the basics and can be referred to when you hit a snag. Breathe, take your time, and revisit these as much as you need to. You’ve got this!

Foundational Techniques

Longtail cast on

The knit stitch

The purl stitch

Left-handed knitting (Mirror knitting)

Bind/cast off

Stitch Patterns & Shaping

Garter stitch

Stockinette stitch

Ribbing

Cables

SSK & K2tog (Decreases)

KFB - Knit front & back (Increase)

Troubleshooting

Undo “tink” stitches

Pick up dropped stitches

Resolve twisted stitches

I’ve learned so much from listening to and watching other creatives, and I recommend anyone looking to immerse themself in the craft do the same. Below is a list of content creators that have educated and inspired me. Explore and enjoy the rabbit hole!

Knitting Podcasts (YouTube Videos)

Earthtonesgirl

Knitting Traditions

Heather & Hops / Katt Weaver

Toksknits

Creabea Knitting Podcast

heyBrownBerry

Escarla

Cool Stitches

ikoxun

Lily Kate Makes

Maressa Made

ExpressionFiberArts

Unraveled.studios

PikkuKimalainen

handmade by florence

Summer Lee Design Co.

Podcasts (Audio)

Staci Perry