Knitting for Beginners

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Quick tip first: beginners should not use mohair yarns.

Knitted poncho/stole, feather-light - very easy




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One size - the pattern and cut are absolutely suitable for beginners.

This is a short pattern for a feather-light, very easy-to-knit poncho in one size, made with just 100 g of KidSilk (Austermann). For beginners, I recommend (lace) yarns without mohair, as mohair is almost impossible to unravel.

The PDF pattern includes the preview image.

By the way: The poncho can also be knitted as a warm outdoor poncho with thick wool, 100 g - 100 m, using needle size 8.0. The required amount of yarn is then approx. 700 g. The number of stitches always depends on your individual gauge.
To convert your individual gauge, I recommend this here: 
READ IT OFF instead of calculating - PDF table for knitting and crochet
as well as my blog post: Converting gauge - here's how it works..

Required knitting skills:
casting on, edge stitch (your favorite edge stitch), knit and purl stitches, bind off.

Knitting pattern for simple baby booties “Jakob” - also ideal for beginners




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Baby booties for every outfit – quick and easy to knit.

You can also divide up the colors differently as you like, fold the cuff inward or outward, sew on a button, etc.

The step-by-step illustrated main pattern describes the version shown in the title image. There is also a short pattern to print out and a sketch (be sure to download it).

These basic knitting skills are required:
casting on stitches, knit and purl stitches, knitting in rows, edge stitches, binding off, changing colors.

We need:
50 g soft merino yarn with approx. 120 m - 130 m yardage per 50 g ball, color petrol, for knitting needle size 3–4, approx. 20 g of matching leftover yarn in the same yarn weight, color eggshell white or light beige (= leftover yarn). Gauge according to the ball band: 22 stitches x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm, used here: knitting needle 3.5, measuring tape, scissors, yarn needle, for the bow a 3.0 crochet hook.

Knitting pattern Knitted Dress SOFTY sleeveless - all yarns - every size



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..keeps you wonderfully warm and is quick and easy to knit in thick yarns. It also works well under an outdoor jacket ;-)

The PDF short pattern contains the images from the image gallery and is described over 6 pages so that this lovely piece can be adjusted to your individual measurements.


Material used here:
Austermann Softy (98% merino, 2% PAM) – hand wash, 50 g = 53 m yardage, -knitting needles 10.0 to 12.0 – here circular knitting needle size 10, at least 80 cm cable length. Gauge according to ball band: 8 sts = 10 cm

• Size XS/S 500 g
• Size M       550 g
• Size L        600 g
• Size XL/XXL    700 g

Stitch marker, measuring tape, scissors, a second circular knitting needle (or thread stitches onto a contrasting yarn) for holding stitches, needle for weaving in ends.

Any yarn of your choice with a matching needle size can be used.

General knitting skills as well as knitting in rows and rounds and picking up stitches (= knitting on) are sufficient. A knitting course is not included, but link tips are.

If you'd like to try working with a set of double-pointed needles:

Casting on stitches with a set of double-pointed needles - special cast-on technique


As a supplement to my sock-knitting patterns/courses, I have a trick for everyone who wants to cast on stitches with a set of double-pointed needles and distribute them evenly over 4 needles so the stitches don't get twisted:

Here’s the blog post: Casting on stitches with a set of double-pointed needles - trick

Do you know this? You want to knit socks, hat(s), or something else that requires a set of double-pointed needles because you can’t (anymore) get around the round with a circular knitting needle? The cast-on stitches are usually distributed over 4 needles. The problem: the individual needles somehow hang down, dangle, twist, and get tangled up—what a muddle. The result is often—twisted stitches.

The solution: a special cast-on for the set of double-pointed needles.

This is also a very simple knitting project:


Knitting Pattern Blanket NATURELL - crocheted border - easy




Finished measurements here: approx. 130 cm x 130 cm.

The short PDF pattern consists of 2 pages and includes 3 images from the image gallery (a knitting/crochet course is not included, but there is a link tip).

These skills are used:
Knitting: casting on stitches, purl and knit stitches, binding off stitches.
Crochet: chain stitches, single crochet, slip stitches, crocheting pieces together.


We need:
Yarn of your choice or, as used here: Hauswolle by Schoeller+Stahl (60% wool, 40% PAC, 100 g – 200 m, for needle size 3.5 – 4.0); gauge according to the ball band 18.5 sts x 27 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm; alternative yarn: Biolana by Mondial (100% organic sheep's wool, 50 g – 100 m, for needle size 4.5 – 5.5), gauge according to the ball band 15 sts x 20 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm. 1000 g in natural white or similar / 200 g in olive green, measuring tape, scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends, used here: knitting needle size 5.0 (so the blanket becomes cozier) and crochet hook size 4.0 for crocheting together and edging.

Knitting Pattern Baby Set Twix
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A lovely little hat, a pair of cute little booties
and the baby is all dressed up for a walk!


Booties:Size: 3-6 months
Foot length: approx. 10 cm
Baby hat:Size: 3-6 months
Head circumference: approx. 40-42 cm

Material:
30 g white yarn
50g Schachenmayr 9801780-00217
Yardage: 50 g /125 m
Knitting needles size 3-4
2 sets of double-pointed needles for the shoes
1 circular needle, 40 cm, for the hat
1 darning needle
2 buttons

Pattern:PDF format

These fingerless gloves / wrist warmers are quick and easy to knit, even for beginners. However, some basic knitting skills are required.


They can be knitted in any size and length and with any type of yarn. The pattern includes everything you need to knit them easily.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the fingerless gloves / wrist warmers.

Beautiful colors + simple pattern + great shape = a snood you simply have to have!

This loop scarf in a tartan look has a sophisticated effect, yet is so easy to make
that it is also suitable for beginners !

The circumference is about 80 cm, and the height is approx. 50 cm.
However, the included sizing template and the gauge make it possible to adjust the size individually.

You will also find a chart of the color scheme as well as a detailed description in the pattern.
In addition, detailed photo documentation helps guide you through the knitting process.
The tartan technique is also described in detail and illustrated.

And here’s the pattern and more details...

Triangular shawls are suitable for every season, every occasion, and every outfit!
And to cover every color scheme, the easiest way is to knit them yourself!

Thanks to the simple stitch technique, beginners will also enjoy this pattern!

The size of the finished product is approximately 184 x 92 cm.

A detailed description guides you through the entire knitting process.
For clarification, you will find both 2 charts and a photo tutorial in the pattern.

And here is the pattern and more details...

A romantically beautiful set—consisting of a beanie and scarf—in Silkhair quality is something every girl
(whether old or young) needs to have in her wardrobe...
Ideal for transitional weather, and yet the light lace pattern still brings a touch of summer with it.

An ideal project for beginners if you want to try out the lace technique!

Size information: Scarf: approx. 200x50 cm | Beanie: head circumference approx. 52 - 54 cm

A detailed step-by-step explanation as well as 2 knitting charts guide you through the simple lace pattern.

And here’s where you’ll find the pattern and more details...

Even as a beginner, you sometimes want to try your hand at a larger project!
With this poncho, that's no problem at all—the success is guaranteed!

A wonderfully light—but still very warm thanks to the camel hair—poncho is waiting for you here!
The technique is basically kept simple—but the small cable border adds the finishing touch!
The snowmen worked in with beadwork technique also look very nice and at the same time serve the purpose of adding weight, ensuring a clean drape.

This pattern is designed for sizes 38/40.
However, the included cut and the gauge make it possible to make any size!

A detailed description guides you through the entire knitting process.

And here’s the pattern and more details...

A beautiful “cozy loop scarf” that is
perfectly suitable for beginners,


The pattern for it is super easy,

you only need knit and purl stitches to knit it,

for materials you would need 50 g each of Garzato Fleece and Silkhair,
both by Lana Grossa,
The different materials create the effect!

A truly wonderful project for beginner knitters is the ANOUK loop scarf! All you need to know for it are knit and purl stitches. The striking pattern is easy to knit, and you can work it from both a knitting chart and written instructions! With size 4 needles, the loop scarf knits up quickly, so in no time you’ll have a trendy and eye-catching accessory for winter!

Original yarn: 200 g Sulka Legato by Mirasol

Yarn alternatives: Classico by Lang Yarns or any other yarn with a yardage of approx. 110 m/50 g

Get the knitting pattern and start right away: Loop ANOUK

Happy knitting from
Annette