knitting instructions for beginners
How to knit instructions

This page is full of easy knitting instructions for beginners so come on in.

What you'll find on this page is a list of all the knitting instructions you're going to use and need.

Each link below will take you to a specific page of knitting instructions. For instance the how to knit stitch page is just below and so on.

And every page is detailed with step by step picture instructions plus a video at the end.

This page can be the page you refer to when you're finished learning a specific knitting instruction. 

Then you can come on back here and learn another one. 

Just think of the wonderful things you'll be knitting when you've mastered a few basic knitting stitches. 

And it won't take long either. The possibilities are endless and fun. 

If you've arrived on this page and are wondering how to get started with knitting you may like to check my beginning knitting page. 

That page will help you choose the best knitting yarn for beginners and some knitting needles for beginners too.

Or if you're in a hurry and want to start knitting today you may enjoy my six-step knitting guide to get you started knitting even faster.

That page gives you the absolute basics to start knitting right now. Or just keep on reading and find some more goodies.

Basic Knitting Instructions for beginners

These knitting instructions cover basic knitting stitches and techniques. 

So grab your ball of yarn and knitting needles and have some fun with it. Not sure how to make a slipknot? Click on the link to get started.

Then you can find a cast on knitting method you like just below.

Casting on This page gives you an introduction to casting on methods.  If you are in a hurry though here are the links to the three casting on methods I will show you.

1. Single cast on 
   
2. Long tail cast on
3. Knitted cast on

Instructions for: How to cast on for knitting in the round

And here's where you'll find the how to knit instructions and the how to purl instructions, all the basic instructions you need.

How to knit stitch

How to purl – the purl stitch

How to cast off knitting (How to bind off)

Increasing stitches  How to increase stitches

How to Make 1   (Another knitting increase you'll want to learn)

How to decrease stitches

When you finish knitting you'll need to tuck in all those loose dangly yarn ends so you'll need some knitting instructions on:

How to weave in ends

Then you're going to want to know how to actually sew your pieces together. 

How to seam knitting with mattress stitch  (for vertical stockinette stitch seams)

And

Seaming garter stitch    (side seams)

Note:  As you begin knitting those first few stitches you may find it helpful to have a look at my tips for knitting beginners page too.

There are some helpful little knitting hints to help you out as you practice your knitting skills.

Even More how to knit instructions

Have you run out of yarn yet?  Joining yarn is a very simple knitting technique.

Joining Yarn - How to Add a New Ball of Yarn  (adding a new ball in the same color and changing yarn colors)

How to Knit Ribbing  

How to Knit Cables   Find out how easy it is to knit very simple cables.

Knitting Cables Without A Cable Needle:  Honestly, you may like this way better. 

How to Knit Through Back Loop

How to Purl Through Back Loop

Ever Struggle To Understand Knitting Multiples?

Reading Stitch Patterns: Do you love all those pretty knitting stitch patterns but can't seem to wrap your head around what they mean by knitting multiples?

This page walks you through it all so you'll understand stitch patterns once and for all.

Oh And Don't Forget These Little Knitting Gems

Now that you are well on your way to learning knitting there is one other very important step to learn.

At some point in your knitting journey you're going to want to know more about knitting gauge. 

And I even show you how to measure gauge three ways, all similar of course and all very, very simple. You just choose the one you like.

Tinking  How to unknit stitches one at a time. At some point you may need this.

Terms and abbreviations in knitting are those letters, words and phrases you'll find in knitting patterns.

At some point you'll need to familiarize yourself with some of the common 

Knitting abbreviations 

and

Knitting terms

Knitting Instructions For Fixing Knitting Mistakes

Dropped Stitches  Did a stitch slip off your needle? It'll be OK. This page will help you out. 

Twisted Stitches  Ever wonder what they are?  Have a look at this page and you'll be able to catch those twisted stitches before they happen.

Happy Knitting!