Lása KAL starts Thursday 26th May.

When you knit you can hold your yarn in either your right hand or your left hand. If you hold it with your left hand this style is frequently known as Continental style knitting or 'picking'.

When you hold you right hand, if you move your whole hand to work the stitch this is know as English Style or 'throwing'. However if you sit your needle in the 'crook' of your thumb and index finger (or with long needles tuck the tip under your arm) you can then just move the tip of your index finger up and down to create your stitches. This is also known as 'Flicking'.

See both Knitting Styles in action here:


three knitted hat beanies in hand dyed yarn

Are you a brand new knitter?

Find everything you need in this starter class, Zero to Knit. This power-packed workshop series takes you by the hand from utter knitting newbie right the way through to completing your first (mini) cardigan.
Don't have the time? 
Don't  worry, we developed this course to be consumed in whatever stolen moments you can find. We fully believe that you can learn to knit with whatever time you have available to you. 
Zero to Knit images and link button

Don't want to shop for the essentials?
We understand It can be confusing, overwhelming and a bit frustrating at the start. To make things easy for you we popped together a full starter kit so all you have to do is click, purchase and start dreaming about handknits as we wrap everything and ship it to you. The starter kit  also includes an access code for Zero to Knit so it really is a one click bundle option. 

Free Knitting Tutorials

Grey knitting project in garter stitch

 

Helping Hand or Knit-curious?

Do you need a helping hand with a new technique? Are you curious about other techniques or are you ready to get a little spicy with your knitting?  Come check out our extensive free tutorial collection here!

We have easy step by step guides/video tutorials on everything from casting on, bind off, short rows, cables and more. As is Carol's style, everything is ready for you in bite sized videos of ten minutes or less so that you can make the most of the time you have available. So what are you waiting for? Let's dive in now:

3 images of a person holding knitting needles and swatches to teach knitting techniques

Learn Knitting Abbreviations

Brioche shawl in blue and grey with matching yarn behind

 

Abbreviations got you stumped?

Starting your knitting adventure can be a little daunting especially when it comes to knitting terms and abbreviations. Don't worry, we've got your back. Check out our list of common abbreviations here so that you can take your next knitting steps with ease and confidence. 

Stolen Stitches Abbreviations list link image

Looking for Beginner Knitting Patterns? 

Bue garter stitch cardigan called dacite

 

Finally we come to putting it all together!

On this page you'll find a collection of patterns that will be suitable for a newer knitter. Here you'll find garments and accessories that help you take your knitting skills to the next level. 

Image of 3 beginner patterns; a blue garter stitch cardigan, a pink lace shawl and a yellow sweater