Top Ten Knitting Projects for Beginners
There is so much to learn and take in, which can make knitting overwhelming and complicated, especially as you are just learning. Taking the time to learn the basics and develop a good foundation for technique can be valuable. This doesn't mean you have to stick to swatches or make the same projects over and over. Below is a list of the top ten knitting projects perfect for beginners, but enjoyable for knitters of all levels as well.Just because you are learning, this doesn't mean you can't end up with an actual completed project. You can find inexpensive cotton yarn, and even if your initial stitches are crooked and/or uneven (likely) it is simply a wash cloth for dishes or cleaning.
Similar to wash cloth projects, but you can start to focus more on the aesthetic turnout for your kitchen accessories. You can also start playing with bulkier patterns, since a too-thin hot pad will lead to burnt hands.
Want to try something with a bit more bang? A basic scarf is a nice project early on, requires some commitment, and leaves you with something you can feel proud about making.
Simple, rectangle, and cute
Similar to a scarf, but start to work on knitting seams by connecting the ends to create a continuous or eternity scarf.
This is another project you'll have to connect or seam together, but a cozy head warmer is a very satisfying project to complete.
One of your first projects can be super fun and trendy! Hand warmers can be extremely basic or slightly more involved with a cable or alternating pattern. This is a great “beginner” project that will leave you feeling less like a beginner and ready to show off your results.
Joining in the round can seem overwhelming, but there's not much to it. There are plenty of YouTube tutorial videos out there. Once the ends are joined, you simply knit round and round; it can be rather therapeutic. This can also help you to get a clearer sense of the "right side" and "wrong side" of your work.
Mug cozies are pretty adorable. They just so happen to protect your fingertips from burning while sipping a hot drink.
Join in the round with shorter circular needles and knit up a sweet pair of leg warmers for going to yoga class, the gym, lounging, or tucking inside your favorite boots for extra warmth.