20 Tips for Beginner Knitters - what I wish I'd known before learning to knit!
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
- Are you a beginner knitter, looking to improve? Or have you been knitting for a while? This video shares 20 tips for improving your knitting, from techniques to watch out for, to new skills to develop. But it's not just my advice - this video includes the wisdom of lots of other knitters too! I asked members of my online knitting community what they wish they'd known when they first started to knit. The responses came from new and experienced knitters alike, and this compilation of knitting tips is definitely worth a watch :)
Do you have some wisdom to pass on to new knitters? Drop me a comment below :)
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If I was to start my knitting career again I would have listened to my mother…. Because obviously, she was right about everything 😂
That's hilarious 😂
I’ve been knitting for about 12 years, since I was 16, but I’ve always done just the same things over and over again. Basic beanies, scarves, and dropped sleeve stockinette sweaters. Now that I’m expecting my first child and am knitting up little outfits for her, it’s emboldened me to try new techniques and patterns that used to intimidate me. So I would say if you want to try something new, try it on a smaller scale with a baby knit! You can always donate the garment to a children’s hospital or gift it to a friend/family member who’s expecting :)
That's a great idea!
Nerdy Knitting recommended your channel. She was right. I like your style. Have a great day.
I also knitted every purl twisted and had to realize something was off... :) But I really find it way more comfortable to knit it twisted, so I decided to knit the knit stitches twisted too, when I'm knitting flat. It solved the problem, and made knitting so much more enjoyable for me. Most of the time I knit in the round though, so I'm trying to be comfortable with the normal purls too.
Glad you managed to make it work! 🙌
Swatches, yes! I’m just now learning the value
of swatches after years of intermittent knitting
and crocheting. Knitting instructions commonly
said “weave in the ends” or “finish by
sewing the pieces together,” not helpful of course.
Only recently heard of the blanket stitch for
sewing pieces together. There are these new
tools for weaving in the yarn ends, they look like
tatting shuttles or tiny weaver’s shuttles where you
just push the yarn through, it’s one large ‘eye.’
Absolutely WITH you on circular needles, I use them for everything! I just can not get on with DPNs so I live on my circulars!
Great video with fantastic tips! My aunt taught me to knit when I was small and only used the plastic needles. She just lost her ability to knit and gifted me all her supplies...and one of those plastic needled (just one) is the most comfortable thing to make hats on 😂. I treasure it.
That's lovely!
I was self taught using a book in HS then stopped knitting. Started again during the pandemic and I JUST learned I was twisting stitches last month. No wonder some of my stitches were tough to work!!
Hi I'm now 59 years old and have been knitting and crocheting since 7 years old I absolutely love love the crafts. My mom taught me and as I got older learnt from books 💖 it has helped me a lot in my mental health, it has grounded me.
That sounds great! 😊
agree completely, when I’m overwhelmed by life and anxiety, crafting keeps me sane. Also room my crochet to A&E when I broke my foot. It kept me so calm and grounded the drs were astounded I’d actually broken anything.
I don't buy acrylic yarn anymore, and I definitely wish younger me didn't buy so much either. You put soooooooo much time into the projects, it's def worth the little bit of extra money to get a natural fiber.
I totally agree!
As a left-handed person, I would have loved to know that k2tog and ssk were reversed. Took me months and several projects of saying to myself that something was not right.
That's great to know!
My 6mm needles are in plastic and they are still my favorite to use. I don't like using metal needles. I think bamboo might be the best ones for me when using really thin ones.
Thank you for your content ^_^ i will definitely check the physical therapist because when i began knitting 4 years ago i completely RUINED my wrists because i was too obsessed. Now i'm forcing myself to take breaks and do stretches but i'm not quite there yet. Also while i'm at it here's a tip: since knitting is a physical activity, DRINK WATER as you go. It helps a lot.
It's bittersweet isn't it...yes water! Good point!
A delightful video, Anushka. Thank-you. All good points.
😊 thanks Jill!
This video was brilliant and just what I needed! I wish I’d known not to stop! I learnt as a young child. Remember loving it and I’m not sure exactly why but stopped before I went to secondary school. Only picked it up again in my late twenties. Now I never leave the house without it (I’m known as the crazy knitting lady at work).
It sounds like you rediscovered knitting an an opportune time ☺️
@@TheCrimsonStitchery I’m so glad I did. I love it!
This was fantastic 🤩 thank you. I wish I could read my knitting better and read knitting charts would help with lace. With practice I think I will improve 😊
I'm so glad you found it helpful :) Yes, definitely do practice and persevere!
I love this video Anushka! Lots of great tips, including some that I hadn't thought of even though I've been knitting for several years :)
🤗 thanks Whitney!
What are you wearing? Is that from a wool and the gang kit?!