How to Knit - The Basics

This video will show you the basics of knitting. Follow along and see how easy it is to actually do! Anyone can learn to knit and it's a great craft to know if you want to give handmade gifts! A simple large knitted rectangle is essentially an afghan. So this simple stitch can go pretty far and will keep you warm for years to come!

If you do not know how to make a Slip Knot, we have a separate video for that here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYdvVmF4nS0

With this video you will learn how to Cast On, knit rows, and Bind off to complete a simple project.

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[jojopng1]

How long must the yarn end string be? Please help me! ):

[cyberseams]

@jojopng1 Because this isn't an actual pattern, there's no defined length to begin with. In the video the yarn end was about 15 inches (38 cm) - always better to have a little extra than not enough.

[toccatacat]

Do the thickness of the needles have anything to do with size of the project?

[cyberseams]

@toccatacat yes, the needle size will affect the stitch size, which will affect the size of the project.

[Gyarren]

I recently purchased some yarn and needles, but I wonder would wooden or bamboo ones work better than the metal ones I have? It seems as though my yarn always slides off them, and because of this, I've never been able to get past the third row of stitches. I've tried time and time again, but my yarn ALWAYS slides off the needles!

[cyberseams]

@Gyarren I find the wooden and bamboo needles slide around a lot less than metal ones. I think they are better for beginners for this reason, but they do tend to cost a little more.

[daxsgirl1]

this video taught me to knit!

[cyberseams]

@mellyie36 The three loops that it shows at 0:28 were created in the same manner as what is being demonstrated beginning at 0:29.

[xCircusLovex]

I started crocheting and knitting in memory of my great grandmother who past away in last December. She only taught me how to crochet, but never to knit. This weekend, I got all her knitting needles and hooks. I looked at other videos online and yours is so crystal clear. Thank you so much for the video!

[cutiechick0334]

you saved my life! I doing a play called ' The Diary of Anne Frank' and I'm Mrs. Frank, my director told me to learn how to knit but unfortunately I don't have a clue who to ask. So once again thank you for helping me learn how to knit!

[masn1978]

best video i've seen on the subject.

[powee2003]

Wow. I've never knit in my life. I've admired it from afar. This is very helpful, even the background music helps me focus on the visual! It all makes me marvel at the creativity and intelligence of the humans who figured out how to use 2 sticks and some strung-out lamb's wool to create clothing! People are amazing. Anyone know anything about the early history of knitting? How'd it start?

[Brickwall847]

This is insanely helpful. Thank you so much! I've been trying to use the book Stitch 'n Bitch, which is actually much better then any other book I've found, but I need to see what's going on in real time. Thanks again!

[pandagirl4561]

I didnt have any knitting needles around, so i used juice box straws XD

[MissJosieDaisy]

Perfect! Thanks so much for this very easy to follow video :)

[sinisterspaceblinky]

I am trying to knit a sweater and i have a question in the pattern it states:

cast off 4(4-6,-69,8-9,11-12) it is for shaping a armhole can you help me thanks

[PinkNGlam89]

Thanks a bunch cyberseams!! I Can Knit Now.

[isidora237]

You made it easy :D

Thank you!