Tips for beginner knitters

Do you want to dive into the world of handicrafts? Today we explain the materials and tricks to learn how to knit with two needles.

Our first tip for beginner knitters is to learn how to make basic stitches with small swatches. To do this, you can check out the tutorials on our blog. Watching the step-by-step of each stitch will help you know if you are following the instructions correctly!

Once you have mastered them, it's time to choose a project. Start with the easiest projects. We identify them with the symbol of a skein of wool, which means they are difficulty 1. You can level up as you master the technique. We recommend, for example, that you consult the following free patterns: vintage fur stole, maxi cowl or country sack.

Then you will have to choose the materials: opt for thick acrylic yarns and traditional aluminum or plastic needles of a high gauge (6-8 mm). It is important to always buy an extra ball of yarn to avoid running out of yarn for your project. You should also check that all the balls have the same dye lot. It will save you a headache when your project is almost finished and you discover that the color varies!

You now have everything you need to get to work, although it wouldn't hurt to get a notebook and a row counter to make the beginning more bearable. Finally, you should take into account the special care required by the wool you have chosen. We already talked about this in our blog. We recommend that you read the post and pay attention to the indications on the label. And most importantly... Don't forget to enjoy the process. There's no rush, so take your time and the result will surely be a beautiful garment. Welcome to the exciting world of handmade!