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Knit Basics

If you are new to knitting, or want to learn more about different techniques come jump into our Knit Basics blog.

floop hat

See all our knit basics articles here, from basics through to more advanced techniques.

Knit Basics: How to Knit a Provisional Cast-On

11th April 2022 5 min read

Knit Basics: Short Rows Overview

11th April 2022 5 min read

Knit Basics: Learn Brioche Knitting For Free

16th February 2022 5 min read

Knit Basics: Stranded Colourwork

16th February 2022 2 min read

Knit Basics: The Basics of Circular Knitting Techniques in Knitting

16th February 2022 2 min read

Knit Basics: How to Work a Knitted Fringe and Weave in Yarn Ends

16th February 2022 3 min read

Knit Basics: Fold Over Neckband

16th February 2022 3 min read

Knit Basics: Increases in Your Knitting

16th February 2022 10 min read

Knit Basics: A Look at I-cords in Knitting

16th February 2022 1 min read
Take Your First steps

Start with a Hat!

Get the yarn, pattern and full video workshop to get you started on your knitting journey. The Floop hat is a great first project, and you'll have a great finished hat when you've finished! We have easy step by step video tutorials on everything from casting on, to working in the round. These are ready for you in bite sized videos that take you through each step in the knitting process. What are you waiting for?

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Are you a brand new knitter?

We understand It can be confusing, overwhelming and a bit frustrating at the start, so we’ve put togheter the best resources and products for you to kick start easily.


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Everything you need in one place

Starting your knitting adventure can be a little daunting especially when it comes to knitting terms and abbreviations. Check out our list of common abbreviations here so that you can take your next knitting steps with ease and confidence.

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Learn the basics with Zero to Knit

Starting your knitting adventure can be a little daunting especially when it comes to knitting terms and abbreviations. Check out our list of common abbreviations here so that you can take your next knitting steps with ease and confidence.

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Abbreviations got you stumped?

Starting your knitting adventure can be a little daunting especially when it comes to knitting terms and abbreviations. Check out our list of common abbreviations here so that you can take your next knitting steps with ease and confidence.

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Beginers patterns

Fall in love with your next project

If you learn best by doing then why don't you work yourself through one of our beginner patterns? All techniques are explained in detail with links to video tutorials where necessary.

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Knit Your first Cardigan

If you've always wanted to knit a cardigan for yourself then Dacite is the perfect place to start. Knit in one piece, from the top down, there is even an add-on video workshop available to help you out.

Knit My First Cardi