How To Knit
17 knit and purl patterns to try today
Learn new stitches and create your own knitting designs with our collection of beginner-friendly knit and purl stitch patterns.
Learn the lingo with our glossary of knitting terms
Learn the lingo with our guide to the knitting phrases you might see online or hear at knit night. From frogging to Fair Isle, we explain them all!
Slip stitch knitting: beginner's guide and 18 stitch patterns
Learn how to slip stitches to create beautiful colourwork and textural effects. Plus browse our library of slip stitch knitting patterns.
How to darn a hole
Patching and mending expert Tom of Holland shows you how to fix a small hole in your knitting using a traditional stocking darn.
How to decrease in knitting: ssk, k2tog and more
Decreases reduce the number of stitches in your knitting and narrow the shape. Jim Arnall-Culliford explains six different knitting decreases you can try.
Embellish your knits with Swiss darning
Add small details to your knitting or fix minor mistakes in colourwork by duplicate stitching using this easy-to-learn embroidery technique.
Knit perfect colourwork with our Fair Isle knitting tips
Creating flawless colourwork is easy when you know how. Follow Rosee Woodland's steps to fantastic Fair Isle, where she explains stranding, colour dominance and more.
Rib stitch beginner's guide plus 24 stitch patterns to try!
Alternate between knits and purls to create stretchy ribbing. Learn the basics and try out some new rib stitch patterns with our guide.
Yarn weights | All you need to know
Bookmark our handy yarn weight conversion chart, explore the difference between DK and aran weight yarn and choose the right needles for your yarn
How to knit flowers
Want to learn how to knit flowers? Follow along with our simple tutorial
Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) for beginners: all you need to know
Stocking stitch forms the basis of most knitting and is easy to make using knit and purl stitches. Follow our guide to learn how it's done…
How to cable knit: beginner's guide and 24 cable stitch patterns
It's easy to create twists and cables in your knitted projects – in this guide we explain how. Plus discover new cable patterns with our stitch library.
How to make knitted mittens | Free pattern!
Simple colourwork and soft pure wool make for the perfect pair of knitted mittens, and you can make them with our free pattern!
Boost your skills with our library of essential knitting techniques!
Whatever you need to know about knitting, and whatever your skill level, you'll find a tutorial to help in our ultimate technique library.
Beginner's guide to lace knitting
Learn how to knit lace with this easy-to-follow guide, and put your new skills into practice with our collection of beautiful lace stitch patterns.
Clothing care tips for longer lasting fabrics
Keep your new clothes looking their best with these clothing care tips and discover sustainable repairs and upcycling techniques to keep worn-out items going for even longer!
How to Norwegian purl in knitting
When you're knitting in the Continental style, the Norwegian purl is an interesting stitch to try. Faye Perriam-Reed explains how to do it.
6 easy ways to cast on knitting
Discover everything you need to know about adding your first stitches to the needle with our how to cast on knitting guide.
Finished knit doesn't fit? Here's how to make a sweater bigger
If your finished sweater is too narrow, don't worry – fixing it is easier than you think. Faye Perriam-Reed explains how.
132 knitting stitches for beginners and beyond
Find your new favourite pattern with our collection of knitting stitches, including knits and purls, rib, cables, lace, and more…
How to work Judy’s Magic Cast-on
Judy Becker’s cast-on technique is essential for toe-up socks. Here’s our step-by-step guide to this brilliant method that every sock knitter should know.
Knitting stitches | Garter stitch
It may be the first, and simplest, stitch pattern you’ll learn, but you can do a lot with garter stitch! We'll show you how it's done, and more…
Darn good advice! Mend your knits with our guide to darning
Whether it's patching up elbows or fixing holey socks, we'll help you bring your knitwear back to life with our guide to darning.
Learn how to work German short rows
This nifty technique is a great alternative to the classic wrap-and-turn short row. Follow our easy-to-understand instructions, which include photos for each stage, and you’re sure to have success!
