Beginner knitting

• • Beginner Knitting Tutorial**

• • Materials:**

• **Knitting needles** in size US 8 (5 mm)
• **Yarn** in a light worsted weight (such as [Lion Brand Vanna's Choice](https://www.lionbrand.com/products/vannas-choice-worsted-weight-yarn))
• **Scissors**
• **Tapestry needle**

• • Instructions:**

1. **Cast on** 10 stitches. 2. **Knit** the first stitch, then *purl* the next stitch. Repeat this pattern until you have completed all 10 stitches. 3. **Turn your work** so that the wrong side is facing you. 4. **Knit** the first stitch, then *purl* the next stitch. Repeat this pattern until you have completed all 10 stitches. 5. **Repeat steps 3 and 4** until you have completed the desired length of your knitting. 6. **Bind off** your stitches.

• • Binding off:**

1. **Knit** the first two stitches together. 2. *Purl* the next stitch. 3. **Repeat steps 1 and 2** until you have one stitch left. 4. **Cut the yarn** leaving a long tail. 5. **Thread the tail through the last stitch and pull it tight to close the hole.**

• • Tips:**

• **Make sure your knitting needles are the correct size for your yarn.** If your stitches are too loose, try using a smaller needle size. If your stitches are too tight, try using a larger needle size.
• **Knit slowly and carefully.** The more you practice, the faster and more proficient you will become.
• **Don't be afraid to make mistakes.** Everyone makes mistakes when they're learning to knit. The important thing is to learn from your mistakes and keep practicing.

• • Here are some YouTube videos that you may find helpful:**

• [How to Knit a Stitch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59057255s4)
• [How to Cast On](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=094-2677790)
• [How to Bind Off](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-434-18940w)

• • Happy knitting!**