Knitting for beginners

To start, take a look at our knitting kits. You can use the filters to search for simpler projects, for example. There are hats and shawls, but also beautiful sweaters or light shirts. At the beginning of your knitting career you should master right and purl stitches and practice new techniques on a stitch test if necessary.

You should always do this anyway to determine the right needle size for your project. Otherwise, it can happen that the finished knitted piece turns out completely different than intended. On the DIY portal Makerist you can find a video course by Marisa, in which she tells you everything you need to know about stitch tests.

Ideal for beginners, for example, are plain triangular shawls - here you can perfectly practice the increase of stitches.

If you like to knit yourself a shawl, we recommend our Easy Triangle Shawl Arista. The pattern are also available separately - which is perfect because you can knit the shawl with many different yarns or yarn combinations.

For example, you can knit a very delicate model with a double held silk mohair yarn or a more compact, yet cozy version in a bulkier yarn like Brushed Fleece by Rowan.

Probably even easier than the Easy Bandana is the Easypeasy Bandana from Paula_m. The small triangular scarf is knitted quickly and fits perfectly into the spring.

By the way: Many of Paula_m's pattern are easy to follow even for beginners. Everything is described in detail and often even with additional pictures. So (almost) nothing can go wrong!

If you want to knit, you need one thing in addition to yarn and a project: needles! And there are many different options. The question of whether you prefer to knit with wood or metal is one of personal preference. Basically, we recommend needle systems that allow you to exchange ropes and needle tips at will. Before you buy a whole set, you can of course first buy a needle size for a project to test whether the shape and material suit you.

And even if you prefer to knit with wood, there are projects that knit better with metal needles. It is difficult to derive a rule here. As is so often the case, taste is the deciding factor. But it also shows the advantage of needle systems: Chiaogoo's metal needles, for example, fit on the ropes just as well as wooden needles. Over time, you can steadily expand your system and always have the right needle at hand.

In addition to a needle system, a needle set is also sometimes handy when knitting. Not everyone is comfortable with the magic loop method - knitting small rounds with a long rope. Instead, some prefer a double pointed needles. This is perfect for socks, for example. As with a needle system, it is advisable to buy a set here to test whether the entire set suits you.

Knitting is not witchcraft, but a craft that you can learn. It's so much fun to make and design clothes yourself. The feeling of wearing something homemade is simply priceless. We only have one warning: knitting is addictive! But it is definitely the most beautiful hobby in the world.