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Beginner knitting patterns

including beginner knitting instructions

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Specifically designed our beginner knitting patterns are quick and easy, ready and waiting for you.

Use them together with our free knitting lessons and you're on your way to becoming a proficient knitter. Someone who yarn crafts wonderful, one of a kind, garments and accessories.


how to knit dish cloths If you haven't knitted anything at all - ever - why not begin with the easiest beginner project - knitted dish cloths. They are small, quick, easy, (you'll have your first project finished in no time), inexpensive and always useful. And let's face it if you make a couple of mistakes, or you're stitches are a little uneven - who cares?

You'll still feel proud of yourself and experience the satisfaction of knowing you finished something you can actually use - and you're next project will be even better...



Or if you want a bigger project - make a scarf to keep out the winter chills.

knitted-scarf patterns This scarf pattern has been designed to take advantage of the stitches you'll learn in our free knitting lessons.

Or try one of our other exclusive knitted scarf patterns - the skill levels are shown near the photographs - pick one that says beginner or easy - "easy" is the next skill level from beginner.


Want to be a little more adventurous?

beanie in moda vera Try a hat (beanie to Aussies) You're bound to know somebody who'd love a new one.

This hat beanie pattern is simple and perfectly suited to a beginner.

We've used fairly thick yarn so it knits fast and - this hat is designed to be knitted on a pair of straight needles - meaning you won't need to master 4 or 5 needle dpns yet.


Here's one for him - man size.....

easy beginners hat Again this hat is knitted on 2 straight needles, we've added a little colour, looks good, but is very simple to knit.

As with all our beginner knitting patterns we've included full instructions within the pattern.

Wear it with or without a pom pom (in case you don't own a pom pom maker we've added instructions within the pattern to show you how to make your own from materials you'll have around your home.)


Rasta long hair hat


Or if you have (or know someone with) long hair or dreadlocks what about our popular Rastafarian hat pattern.

Again this hat is designed for 2 needle knitting and knit up quickly. Create your hat it in a plain or patterned or self striping yarn ..easy.


These are great patterns for beginner hat knitters...and of course our patterns contain links directly to us (just in case you need a little extra help)

Of course you can always knit a bag or purse.....

basic knitted purse for beginners let's face it you can never have too many bags, purses or totes....

The purse pattern shown here is a perfect introduction for learner knitters. In addition to practising knitting skills you'll learn the basics of purse making, including how to stiffen and line a purse or bag, how to make and attach handles and how to put it all together. Choose any colour or colors you prefer...what color would match your outfit?.


Let your imagination fly, choose a yarn colour you love ....and enjoy

These beginner knitting patterns are just a taste of the treasures you'll create yourself...with a little practice.

Use the navigation bar on the left of your screen to see the other patterns we have available....just to tempt you.....


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Head Sizing

How to measure
your head

Hat and beanie patterns are sized by measuring right around your head (i.e. the circumference ). as in the sketch below.

.how to measure head size for knitted hat patterns

You'll notice most knitted hat and beanie patterns include a stretch factor -

If your head size fits within the range listed for the hat pattern - it's the correct size for you.


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