Learn · Knitting for beginners

Learn how to knit:
the basics.

New to knitting? You're in the right place. These short videos cover the essential stitches – everything you need to start your first MYPZ project with confidence. Take it one stitch at a time: knitting gets better with every row.

✓ 5 short videos✓ Beginner friendly✓ Learn at your own pace

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Good to know

In these tutorials we knit with a single strand of yarn to keep things simple while you're learning. Many MYPZ patterns are knit with two strands held together – but the technique stays exactly the same. Once you're comfortable with one strand, knitting with two is just as easy.

Your learning path

5 steps to your first project

1Cast on 2Knit 3Purl 4Stockinette 5Bind off

● BeginnerBasics

Cast on stitches

Casting on is your very first step – it creates the foundation stitches you'll knit into. Once you've got the right number of stitches on your needle, you're ready to start knitting. Practice a few times until it feels comfortable; a relaxed grip makes all the difference.

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The knit stitch

The knit stitch is the most basic – and most used – stitch in knitting. Master this one first, and you can already make a simple scarf. It creates a smooth "V" pattern on the front of your work.

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The purl stitch

The purl stitch is the knit stitch's best friend – together, they unlock endless textures and patterns. It looks trickier at first, but it's really just the knit stitch worked in reverse. With a little practice, your hands will find the rhythm.

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Stockinette stitch

Combine knit and purl rows and you get stockinette stitch – the smooth, classic fabric you'll recognize from most sweaters. Knit one row, purl the next, and repeat. It's simple, versatile and used in so many MYPZ patterns.

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Bind off

Binding off finishes your work and locks your stitches in place, so they don't unravel. It's the final step for any project – simple to do, and satisfying to see your piece come together. But not too tight!

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