Beginner Knitting Patterns

The following beginner knitting patterns are extremely easy and are suitable for complete novices.

Tip: Also worth a look are the free knitting patterns

The patterns are ideal for a first project because you don't have to worry about which yarn to use or whether or not your knitting is the right gauge/tension.

These knitting patterns will help you to become used to common knitting abbreviations and you will soon be keen to move on to more advanced knitting patterns.

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Double Rib Scarf

NB For this pattern you can use any yarn you want. Just remember to choose knitting needles that match the yarn. Also, the size will vary depending on the size of needles/weight of yarn.

Cast on 40 stitches (or more if you want a wider scarf)

Row 1: *K2,P2, repeat from * to the end of the row

Repeat Row 1 until the scarf is the desired length

Bind off

Yes, it really is that simple to make a basic scarf!

Tip: To make the project more interesting choose a novelty yarn or knit a bigger version of this scarf quickly with a chunky yarn

Small Stockinette Purse / Wallet

Cast on 25 stitches.

Row 1: * Knit to end of row.

Row 2: Purl to end of row.

Repeat from * until your work measures 16cm, finishing with a purl row. Then,

K2tog at each end of every knit row.

Purl to end of every purl row.

Continue until 12 sts remain.

Bind off.

Finish off by folding the fabric (with the wrong side outwards) into approximate thirds, so it resembles an envelope. Using a darning needle and the same yarn, sew the two side seams.

Turn the purse inside out, so the right side now faces outwards.

Finally, sew on a button of your choice and create an appropriate sized loop (more instructions on this stage coming soon!)

Hey presto! A useful purse to keep buttons and such like in for future knitting projects.

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