Beginner Resources
The Foundational Stitches
There are a few really common stitches you might need when getting started. Here’s a quick reference:
You can find all these stitches and many more here.
Common Mistakes & Troubleshooting
For new knitters, the most common mistake is probably bringing your working yarn OVER your working needle while knitting, which is actually another type of stitch aptly named a yarn over. But it can have unpleasant consequences when not intended, resulting in an increase in your number of stitches and a hole in your knitted fabric. Here’s how to fix it.