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Knitting Fundamentals: Your Complete Beginner's Guide
with Sarah Mitchell
Everything you need to start your knitting journey. Learn casting on, knit and purl stitches, increasing and decreasing, binding off, and complete three beautiful beginner projects.
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What you'll learn
Cast on using the long-tail method
Knit and purl stitches with confidence
Read and follow knitting patterns
Increase and decrease stitches
Bind off and finish your projects
Fix common mistakes like dropped stitches
Curriculum
Chapter 1
45 min
Getting Started
Welcome to Knitting
5:32
Choosing Your First Yarn & Needles
12:18
Understanding Yarn Weight & Gauge
15:45
How to Hold Your Yarn & Needles
11:24
Chapter 2
35 min
The Foundation: Cast On
The Slip Knot
6:15
Long-Tail Cast On Method
18:42
Alternative: Knitted Cast On
10:08
Chapter 3
50 min
The Knit Stitch
Your First Knit Stitch
20:15
Garter Stitch Pattern
15:30
Project: Garter Stitch Dishcloth
14:22
Chapter 4
55 min
The Purl Stitch & Stockinette
Mastering the Purl Stitch
22:10
Stockinette & Reverse Stockinette
18:45
Project: Simple Scarf
14:08
Your Instructor
Sarah Mitchell
Professional Knitter & Pattern Designer
Sarah has been teaching knitting for over 15 years. Her patient, encouraging teaching style has helped thousands of beginners discover the joy of creating with yarn. She's the author of three knitting books and has designed patterns for major yarn companies.
8 courses
45,000+ students
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