I can help you.

One day, my six-year-old son came home and asked me to teach him how to knit. (Yes, boys knit too). I knitted a bit as a child but couldn’t remember how to start! So, I decided that I would learn to knit in order to teach my son.

What I discovered is that …

ANYONE CAN KNIT!

The best part is that it only takes a matter of hours to master the basics

All you need to know is

* Which knitting needles and yarn to use

* How to make a slip knot and cast on

* A couple of simple knitting stitches

* How to finish projects

These few, simple bits of knowledge will let you start making your first knitting masterpieces.

Also, because everyone makes mistakes I have included a special knitting help section to troubleshoot any problems.

Ready? Let's get started!

Knitting Supplies Which knitting needles or knitting yarn should you choose? Find out what knitting supplies you really need

Knitting Instructions Learn basic knitting skills with these simple step by step knitting instructions

Knitting Stitches Find out how to create all the basic knitting stitches with these patterns

Knitting Patterns Are you a novice knitter? This quick guide will help you make sense of knitting patterns

Knitting Help Are you stuck? Not sure what to do next? Find knitting help for beginners

Knitting for Kids Teach children a fun, new skill with knitting for kids. A great way to teach patience, improve fine motor skills and increase concentration

Knitting For Charity Have fun whilst making a difference by knitting for charity - a great way to support good causes

Free Knitting Patterns Learn how to knit a scarf, a hat, socks and other garments with these free knitting patterns

History of Knitting How and when did knitting originate? Find out more by reading this short history of knitting

How to Knit Blog The Knitting Blog for the How to Knit Guide website - all the latest for beginner knitters

Knitting Sites Are you looking for the best knitting sites? Here are my recommendations

Knitting Store You will find all the knitting supplies you need at the knitting store

Knitting Videos Learn how to knit by watching these helpful knitting videos

Sitemap An index of the contents of the How to Knit Guide for quick reference

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French Knitting Instructions Step by step illustrated instructions for french knitting

How to Knit a Hat If you want to knit a hat, this pattern is one of the simplest there is, so it is perfect for children and beginners to try. You only need two needles and no knowledge of decreasing is needed.