How To Knit
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
Casting off knitting made easy
How to get your stitches off your needles? Easy! Discover all you need to know about casting off knitting with our guide to five cast-off techniques.
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…
A beginner's guide to moss stitch
Add texture to your knits with this easy stitch pattern. We show you how to work moss stitch and suggest some beautiful variations to try.
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.
Start knitting today! A complete guide to how to knit for beginners
Your knitting adventures begin here! Our step-by-step beginners' guide features advice on how to start knitting, plus tips and tricks expert knitters may find useful too.
Rib stitch: beginner's guide and 24 stitch patterns
Alternate between knits and purls to create stretchy ribbing. Learn the basics and try out some new rib stitch patterns with our guide.
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…
Purls of wisdom: discover the purl stitch in knitting
Purling is easy when you know how! Just reverse the action of making plain knit stitches to create one of the most important stitches you'll learn.
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.
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…
Best knitting kits for beginners
Ready to start knitting? We can help! In this guide we'll take you through all the essential tools and materials you need to learn to knit.
How to cable knit + 24 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.
Boost your skills with our library of 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.
Knitting in the round
Learn how to knit seamless tubes with our beginner's guide to knitting in the round. From methods to try to tools to buy, we'll help you get started!
How to increase stitches in knitting: m1l, m1r, kfb and more
Increases add to the number of stitches in your knitting. Find out how to work four popular increase methods with Jim Arnall-Culliford's guide.
Knitting gauge squares: what to do and why to do it
Knitting a tension square to check your gauge is a sure-fire way to create knits that’ll fit you like a glove. In this tutorial we show you how it's done.
Knit in the round | How to use circular knitting needles
If you're ready to learn how to knit in the round, this is the place to start! Discover how to use circular knitting needles with our beginner's guide.
Master the art of darning socks
In this simple, straightforward tutorial, we explore the woven darn technique, which can be used to cover and stabilise any holes in your beloved knitwear
How to knit lace | Beginner's guide and stitch patterns
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.
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
Finish your knits with a stretchy bind off
Expand your skills with these stretchy bind off knitting techniques! We'll show you three ways to make flexible edgings for socks, hats and more.
How to do mattress stitch!
Create invisible seams in your knitting with mattress stitch. This handy technique will give your projects a professional-looking finish.
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!