Do you want to start knitting and you don’t know what project you need to choose? Here we have a simple guide that will give you an idea. With these 5 beginner knitting kits you will definitely learn and have fun. Also we are providing a checklist to go through before choosing a new pattern.
The best learning knitting kits are these ones:
- The ones that use chunky wool, this type of wool will help you go faster, going faster as a beginner will give you confidence and will encourage you, also will help you see the stitches, where to insert the needle, mistakes, counting the rows will be quite easy.
- Short projects, quick projects will make you gain confidence and motivation.
- Easy, I know this can sound obvious, but sometimes we have a crush with a sweater and we pick a more complicated pattern, this will be quite frustrating for you and it will take you longer to learn. The first thing you have to keep in mind is to have fun!
This are the best projects to begin with:
Chunky scarf
The Dinka Scarf is a perfect starter knitting kit. First of all you only need 1 skein of wool, it is worked in garter stitch which is the most basic stitch, so you will practice a lot, remember that as a beginner you need to practice, practice and practice.
It is worked with The wool this fiber will help you to keep your tension right and you can finish it in just 2 hours.
This pattern includes step by step pictures and detailed knitting video tutorials that will help you finish your scarf very easily.
1 Skein snood
If you like thinner knits you can choose the Skagen snood, it worked with our petite wool. With this wool you will be able to count the rows very easily and also you will add the technique slip 1 stitch to your repertoire. This technique will form the perfect border. Also you will learn how to sew.
The perfect blanket
If you are more into decorative pieces the Medea Blanket is the best option for you. This blanket has the perfect size and even though it looks like a lot of work, you will see how easy to knit it is. Also it will keep you warm while you are knitting it. Most people prefer to start with blankets, they are quite useful and are the perfect gifts.
A basic sweater
Yes, I know you are wondering how you are going to knit a sweater, knitting a sweater can look challenging, but the Chewing Gum Sweater is a piece of cake, you will see that you are going to be able to complete it in just one week. A lot of knitters are motivated by doing their own clothing, this knitting sweater pattern is the best piece to gain confidence.
You will see that people around you asking where your sweater is from will make you happier and prouder than ever.
Easy Beanie
Gifting is one of the favorite things to do in knitting, handmade presents are the most special ones. A beanie fits everyone.
With the Tremblant Beanie not only are you going to nail the perfect gift, also you are going to learn one of the most used stitches in knitting, the rib stitch. This stitch is used in almost every project.
If you master the rib stitch you will be able to master lots of stitches and lots of projects.
Things to keep in mind
This is a checklist you´ll want to keep handy when you want to start a new project:
- Choose a pattern that involves less than 4 knitting techniques: if you are a beginner more than 3 techniques can be overwhelming. Avoiding the frustration will get you further.
- Use thick needles: thinner needles can be complicated to work with, you can skip stitches or loose them. Also mistakes will be difficult to fix. Choose projects that involve needles bigger than 6mm.
- Pick knitting pattern tutorials that are really detailed and that includes knitting tutorial videos. Some patterns use abbreviations and advanced languages, sometimes beginners can be intimidated by complicated instructions.
- Choose flat projects, knitting in the round can be very appealing but you will get the instructions faster with flat knits. Also straight needles will give you more stability and are easier to work with.
- Pick a light color, it will be less tiring for you.
- See the projects as a practice, if at first you don’t see the perfect outcome don’t worry keep going and just knit, as much as you practice pieces will look better and stitches more even. Also you can always block the pattern, this will definitely help the final result. The good thing about knitting it is that you can always go back and solve the problem.
We hope you like this starter knitting kits selection and that soon you share your projects with it on social media with the hashtag #weareknitters 🙂 Until next time!
