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Knitting Tutorials

Step-by-step knitting tutorials, each one with a video and written notes. Pick the technique you need right now, or start with a cast-on and work your way down.

Full project tutorials

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Complete Knitted Sweater Tutorial for Beginners from Cast On to Bind Off

In this video will walk you step-by-step through the whole process of knitting The Knitting Club Sweater. I wanted to create a basic beginner friendly pullover that everyone can knit. If you have never knitted a sweater, this is a perfect first sweater project.

Cast-ons

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Provisional cast-on tutorial - Beginner Knitting Tutorial

Learn the easiest and effective way to start your knitting with provisional cast-on method.

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Long-Tail Cast-On | Knitting tutorial for beginners

Learn the long-tail cast-on step by step: how to measure the tail length, how to hold the yarn, and how to keep your tension consistent. Bonus: the most efficient way to count cast-on stitches.

Bind-offs

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Bind off in pattern | Knitting tutorial

Beginner knitting tutorial for a stretchy and polished finish to your knitting. Bind off in pattern is one of my favourite cast off (aka bind off) methods. It is quick and intuitive.

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How to cast off knitting: the easiest method

The simplest cast off (aka bind off) method, step by step. Perfect for beginners: the basic technique, common mistakes to avoid, and how to keep the right tension for a neat edge.

Stitches

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How to knit a bobble stitch | Knitting tutorial

Learn the easiest and effective way to make bobbles. No crochet hooks, unnecessary yarn wraps, purling or other magic tricks is required. As a bonus, I will show you how to avoid gaps around bobbles.

Knitting in the round

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How to start knitting in the round with too long circular needles | Knitting tutorial

Circular needles too long for your project? Learn how to join and start knitting in the round without twisting your stitches, and how to manage the extra cable length. Works for hats, cowls, sleeves and socks.

More

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Learn how to knit a Gauge Swatch - Beginner Knitting Tutorial

Want your knitted project to come out in the size the pattern promises? Learn how to knit a gauge swatch step by step, and check whether your knitting tension matches the gauge your pattern requires. A beginner-friendly video tutorial.

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