Knitting Resource Masterlist

If you've always wanted to learn how to knit, this is the masterlist for you. These are some of my favorite knitting resources that I used when I was first learning how to knit. I still use them today, when I'm learning a new technique. This list is a continuous work in progress, meaning I'll link to new helpful resources as I find them.

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[A] Article
[P] Picture tutorial
[V] Video tutorial
[B] Book
[W]  Website
[Pc] Podcast

Beginner/learning how to knit

The resources below are great starting points if you're just learning how to knit. Each site will walk you through how to cast on, knit, purl and cast off/bind off. They also all show you different ways to knit increases and decreases as well as more advanced techniques. If you're wondering which yarn and needles to buy, my first needles came in a Boye starter pack. And I just picked up some Lion Brand Vanna's Choice from Michael's or Joann Fabrics.

[V] Knittinghelp.com

[V] Verypink.com

[V] Knitfreedom.com

[P] Designsponge.com

[P] Tutsplus.com
[P] Vouge Knitting - Knit 101 Beginner Basics

Yarn, needles, and other tools

[A] Loveknitting.com - Which knitting wool is best for the beginner

[A] The Knitting Harpy - Choosing yarn

[A] Knitfreedom.com - How to read a knitting pattern: substituting yarn fiber and weight

[W] Yarnsub.com - Yarn substitution made easy
[A] Craftsy.com - Get to know the different types of knitting needles
[V] Verypink.com - Essential knitting tools
[A] Knotions.com - Ready, Set, Sub

Knitting in the round

[P + V] Knitpicks.com - Knitting in the round

[V] Verypink.com - Three ways to join in the round

[P] Purlsoho.com - Double pointed needles

[V] Knitfreedom - How to knit magic loop

[V] Howcast.com - How to join in the round on two circular needles

[A] Trulymyrtle.com - The Verdict [on 9 inch circular needles] 

[A] Freshstitches.com - My favorite tool: a 9 inch circular needle

[Pc] Prarie Girls Knit and Spin - Episode 92: Small circs and you: A Beginner's Guide
[A] Craftsy.com - Three methods for jogless knitting in the round
[V] Knitfreedom.com - How to switch needles on magic loop

Other Techniques

[W] Newstitchaday.com
[A/T] Aroha Knits Calculating decreases on a hat crown
[V] Lori's Twisty [stretchy] Bind-Off
[V/A] Bhookedcrochet.com - Knitting Cables for Beginners

Fixing Mistakes

[V] Verypink.com - Correcting a dropped stitch

[A/V] 10rowsaday.com - Unwanted holes in knitting

[V] Joelie Creates - How to tink back (unknit) your knitting

[V] Sheep & Stitch - How to unravel knitting the right way

[V] Verypink.com - Reinserting needles into live stitches

[A/V] Endlessknits.com - Three ways to put in a lifeline

Miscellaneous tools

thedietdiary.com - Estimate the yardage for a rectangle

Local Yarn Store

If teaching yourself isn't your thing, look for a local yarn store that is offering classes. To find a shop near you, check out knitmap.com.

Have some resources you think would fit here? Email me at this.gal.knows@gmail.com