This document provides instructions and information for learning to knit, including choosing yarn and tools, basic knitting techniques, common stitches, reading patterns, and finding additional help and resources. It explains essential knitting terminology and abbreviations and encourages beginners to have patience and consider getting a knitting buddy for support.

1. Learning to
Knit

2. it can be
tricky

3. sometimes it
helps

4. to have a
buddy

5. The results
can be
beautiful

6. To Do List:
Learn about
Yarn
Tools
Knitting Basics
Common Stitches
Reading Patterns

7. Yarn
Skein
Weight
Label
Fiber
Dye Lots

8. Tools
Knitting Needles
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers
Scissors

9. Basics
Cast On
Knit
Purl
Bind Off

10. Garter Stitch
knit every stitch

11. Stockinette
knit 1 row, purl 1 row, repeat

12. Rib Stitch
knit 1, purl 1, within row

13. Reading
Patterns
CO - Cast on
K - Knit
P - Purl
BO - Bind Off
WS - Wrong Side
RS - Right Side
[ ] - Work within
however many times

14. How-To
& Help
Knitting Glossary &
Abbreviations
Help! Getting Started &
Learning to Knit
Yarn Weights

15. Free
Patterns
Ravelry
Lion Brand
Knitty

16. G o o d
lu kin
crist !
- Ch
Check out my knitting
projects on Ravelry