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Learn to Knit - Knitting for Beginners
If you're new to knitting, this guide will provide you all the information you need to learn to knit, pick your first project, deal with problems and more.

Learn to Knit: The Knit Stitch
The knit stitch is the basis of all other knitting. Once you've mastered the knit stitch you can make your first knitted project.

Learn to Knit: The Purl Stitch
The second-most common stitch in the knitting world is the purl stitch, sort of the opposite of a knit. Once you know how to knit and purl, you can make all sorts of fun knitted items.

Knitting Patterns for Beginners
Choosing patterns as a new knitter can be nerve-wracking. How do you know what will be easy when you barely know how to read a pattern? These five patterns are easy, fun and not at all boring.

Knitting Gauge
Nearly every knitting pattern warns you to be sure to check your gauge. Learn how to knit a gauge swatch and why it is important to check your gauge.

Knitting a Gauge Swatch
Many knitting patterns warn you to be sure to check your gauge. Learn how to knit a gauge swatch and why it is important to check your gauge.

Knitting an Exploratory Gauge Swatch
Knitting an exploration swatch, or a "getting to know you" swatch, is a really great idea when you're trying to decide what to do with a particular yarn or just want to see what the stitches are going to look like before you start your project.

Knit in the Front and Back
Knitting in the front and back of a stitch (kfb) is a relatively easy way to make an increase. If the name isn't explanatory enough, here's a look at how to do it step by step.

Learn to Knit: Knitting Abbreviations
Knitting abbreviations can sometimes confuse both new and seasoned knitters. Here's a list of common abbreviations, as well as some you may never see.

Winding a Ball from a Hank of Yarn
Many luxury yarns are sold in hanks, which must be wound into balls before you can knit with them. Here's a quick and easy way to handle a hank of yarn.

Tips for Beginners: Reading a Pattern
Knitting patterns often seem like they are written in code. Here are some tips for reading your first knitting patterns.