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Welcome to the Beginner Corner!

New to knitting? Let us help you narrow down the yarns, patterns, and needles and find the perfect project!

While most knitters' first project is a scarf, once you can knit and purl it's time to take the leap and try a simple hat, sweater (or a baby sweater for a quicker knit!), mittens, or even socks! The patterns we have listed here are great for beginners because the instructions are clear and they feature simple shaping techniques. Remember to be patient with yourself, and don't be afraid to ask questions (you can even call us here at the store!). Just take a deep breath go for it, you can do it!

When choosing a beginner yarn, we've put together a few guidelines:
  • Lighter Colors - make it easier to see your stitches
  • Wool and Alpacas - these fibers have more stretch
  • Plain, non-furry fibers - your needle doesn't get caught in the yarn as much
  • Worsted weight or heavier - yarn that is too thin takes forever to knit and can be discouraging
  • Self striping yarns are the most fun!
 

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Beginner Instructional Articles

Beginner Instructional Articles


Create a Slip Knot

Slip Knots are especially useful for different types of cast-on methods - they help you get started, by getting the first ...


Knitted Cast On Method

The knitted cast on method is great for those projects that require a ton of stitches (like the Sideways Scarf), because ...

Measuring Gauge

Have you been confused by the concept of gauge? If you could not get the right gauge, do you know whether to go up a needl ...


Casting on to the end of the row

Every once in awhile, we happen upon an instruction in knitting that makes absolutely no sense, and, no matter how many pl ...

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Beginner Yarn

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Blue Sky Alpacas - Blue Sky Bulky Blue Sky Alpacas - Blue Sky Bulky $14.80 Cascade - Cascade 220 Cascade - Cascade 220 $7.00 Blue Sky Alpacas - Dyed Organic Cotton Blue Sky Alpacas - Dyed Organic Cotton $9.70 Lorna's Laces - Shepherd Worsted Lorna's Laces - Shepherd Worsted $17.95

Beginner Kits

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Knitting Pure & Simple Children's Poncho Knitting Pure & Simple Children's Poncho Click for Details Knitting Pure and Simple 256 Basic Vest for Children Knitting Pure and Simple 256 Basic Vest for Children Click for Details Knitting Pure and Simple Babies Neckdown Cardigan Knitting Pure and Simple Babies Neckdown Cardigan Click for Details Knitting Pure and Simple Childrens Neckdown Pullover Knitting Pure and Simple Childrens Neckdown Pullover Click for Details
Beginner Patterns
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Ann Norling 54 - Spiral Rib Hat Ann Norling 54 - Spiral Rib Hat $3.50
Blue Sky Alpacas Eyelet Baby Blanket Blue Sky Alpacas Eyelet Baby Blanket $5.50
Knitting Pure and Simple 9730 - Children's Neckdown Pullover Knitting Pure and Simple 9730 - Children's Neckdown Pullover $4.80
Knitting Pure and Simple 216 - Beginner's Lightweight Socks Knitting Pure and Simple 216 - Beginner's Lightweight Socks $4.25
Beginner Books
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Debbie Stoller Stitch 'N Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook Debbie Stoller Stitch 'N Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook $13.95
Judy Ann Sadler Knitting Judy Ann Sadler Knitting $6.95
Lucy Neatby Knitting Essentials 1 Lucy Neatby Knitting Essentials 1 $29.00
Vogue The Ultimate Knitting Book Vogue The Ultimate Knitting Book $38.95
Beginner Accessories
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Ball Winders Ball Winder Ball Winders Ball Winder $44.95
Blue Sky Alpacas Hand Balm Blue Sky Alpacas Hand Balm $8.00
Clover Chibi - Bent Tip - With Case Clover Chibi - Bent Tip - With Case $4.50
Clover Stitch Marker Rings - Pink and Blue Clover Stitch Marker Rings - Pink and Blue $4.50
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