Beginners Tips for Knitting

Knitting is a great hobby to have. Not only can you create many useful items from gloves to blankets, but it is also a great help if you suffer from anxiety, as the very act of knitting is soothing and calming for the brain.

When you begin knitting, something that you will want to do is create all of those amazing things that you have in your head. However, as a beginner, there are a few things that you can do to make knitting more enjoyable and start out the right way…

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Stick to Medium Sized Needles – Larger needles can be cumbersome and difficult to use, whereas smaller ones can be fiddly and not very forgiving of mistakes that you make. Medium sized needles are the best thing to use when it comes to creating your first knitted item.

Look at the Pattern – The pattern will have a lot of information on it that can help you, so use it. It will tell you things like the stitches that you will need to use, so make sure that you have used them and practiced them beforehand, and steer clear of patterns that require a lot of stitches to begin with.

Be Aware of Anything that Requires Sizing – Sizing something like a garment adds in another layer of difficulty, so when you are just starting out it is better to avoid things like jumpers, as the sizing part can be tricky when you are just starting to get to grips with the actual knitting.

Pick a Good Wool or Yarn for a Beginner – The wool or yarn that you use is something that you should consider before you start making something. Some are easier to work with than others, so make sure you choose a wool that is easier to work with, so that you are not adding an extra challenge in!

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Start with Something Simple – Choosing a simple design like a scarf or a coaster will allow you to make something and boost your skills whilst gaining knowledge and experience. A knitting kit like this www.woolcouturecompany.com/collections/knitting-kits is a great way to get all that you need to make your first item.

Jeffrey Bowman

Jeffrey Bowman