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Estimated reading time: 5 minutes<\/p>\n\n

Learning to knit is easy! Like anything else, you learn the basics, get the right tools, and practice! And why not start with an easy project? For example, a scarf, a stylish dishcloth\u2026 or a project that really inspires you! <\/p>\n\n

Once you know how to cast on, knit and purl, and how to increase and decrease stitches, you can do anything! Our biggest obstacle\u2026 is ourselves. So, let\u2019s get comfortable; relax,<\/strong> and above all, don\u2019t forget the tea, a good coffee, or even a little vino! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always keep in mind that knitting is the yoga of the soul<\/strong>. Just like yoga, with its many poses and exercises, knitting has many stitches. But you learn them as you go. You practice them, you mess them up… and you start again! In knitting, this practice is called frogging. When I started, I knit and frogged almost equally. After a few years, I still frog! It\u2019s part of knitting… just like poses or movements in yoga! <\/p>\n\n

Materials needed<\/strong> to learn to knit<\/h2>\n\n

Having the right tools to learn to knit is not something to overlook! Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need: <\/p>\n\n

DK weight yarn <\/h3>\n\n

A DK weight yarn contains on average between 205 and 245 metres \/ 100 grams per skein (for hand-dyed yarns). For commercial yarns sold in big-box stores, this is usually referred to as weight 3\u20134. <\/p>\n\n

There are many types of yarns and blends, but what I recommend is wool, not acrylic. You can find more affordable commercial yarns at your local yarn shop\u2014yarns that aren\u2019t hand-dyed and are a bit less expensive. If you\u2019re just starting to learn to knit, a commercial yarn is excellent. Compared to acrylic, your knitting will last over time, and you\u2019ll enjoy knitting! <\/p>\n\n

4 mm circular needle<\/h3>\n\n

There are 2 types of needles: straight needles and circular needles. Needles can be made of wood, stainless steel, or plastic. <\/p>\n\n