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Learn to Knit

Simple, friendly guides for new knitters.
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Knitting Abbreviations for Beginners: A Complete Cheat Sheet
K2tog, ssk, pm, RS? Here's what every common knitting abbreviation means, plus how to read the asterisks, brackets and parentheses in a pattern. Read more...
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How to Fix a Dropped Stitch in Knitting (Without Starting Over)
Dropped a stitch? Don't panic. Here's how to spot it, catch it before it runs, and work it back up to your needle, even if you're brand new to knitting. Read more...
Brown hand-knit garter stitch scarf tied loosely around the neck
How to Knit Your First Scarf: A Simple Garter Stitch Guide for Beginners
Your first knitting project, step by step: casting on, the knit stitch, garter stitch, binding off and weaving in your ends. Read more...
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What You Need to Start Knitting: A Beginner Supply Checklist
A simple checklist of the yarn, needles and tools you actually need to start knitting, plus what to skip until later. Read more...
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Is Knitting Hard to Learn? An Honest Guide for Adult Beginners
Knitting is easier to learn than most people expect. Here's what the first few hours really feel like, which stitch to start with, and how to make your first project... Read more...