When you’re new to knitting, it makes sense to start with some beginner projects. It’s tempting to dive in with a complex project, but also easy to become disheartened if your skills need a little more practice first and you never finish!
Beginner knitting projects work well because you can get some finished pieces under your belt and practice your new stitches and skills to rapidly grow in confidence and ability. You can also gain experience with different types of yarn, such as chunky yarn or fine wool. Here are some project ideas to get you started:
1. A scarf or cowl
This is a lovely beginner project that can be as simple or as complex as you like. The finished piece will look great and you can add personal embellishments such as button details or lace edging if you want to boost your skills.
2. A chunky yarn blanket
Chunky yarn is fast to knit or crochet with and you can make large pieces in record time because it’s so dense and thick. It also has a lovely squashy, cushiony texture. Why not try a simple blanket, using chunky yarn such as https://www.woolcouturecompany.com/collections/the-chunky-yarn? You can even hand knit with chunky yarn if you want to forgo needles.
3. A hat
This is another classic beginner project and it’s fun, easy and fast to do, with plenty of options for creativity. Again, you can start simple or add fun embellishments such as a pom-pom or crochet flower to personalise it. Hats are simply made in two sections or can be knitted in the round, depending on the approach you fancy trying
4. A cardigan
This might sound a little advanced for beginners, but a cardigan can actually be a good beginner project as it can be knitted in rectangles and then stitched together. There are some great patterns out there that are ideal for beginners. If you don’t fancy flexing your skills to cardigan level, then why not try making a shawl?
Which beginner project will you try as you get to grips with those knitting needles?