The Must-Have Checklist for the Beginner Knitter

If you read my post on Friday, I talked about one of my current hobbies: crocheting. Another hobbie that my grandmother taught me was how to knit. Just like crocheting, there have been many a summer, Christmas and Spring Break, and long weekend where knitting has helped me fill the free time I've experienced. How many of you have wanted to learn how to knit? Well, if you answered yes to that question, continue reading. If it was no, you'd save time by not reading on.

If you need direction as to where to begin, here is a checklist of items you need to begin your adventure into the world of knitting.

• An easy pattern
• If you've NEVER crocheted before, then you should look for a pattern that is small and relatively easy. If you don't know how to tell if it's easy, make sure to put beginner or easy in the search parameters when looking for the pattern.
• The yarn needed for the pattern
• Just like a recipe, each pattern tells you what you need in order to complete the project. The pattern tells you how much, what size, and what quality of yarn. Yes, I did say how much, what size, and what quality. You see, yarn comes in different thicknesses and quality. Each type of yarn is meant for different projects and feelings. The yarn one uses for socks may not be the best type of yarn for a thick cowl. Once you've gotten your yarn, you need to get your crochet hook. Read on to the next point to figure that out.
• The knitting needles needed for the pattern
• Once the pattern and the yarn has been picked out, you're going to need the proper pair of knitting needles. Just like you need a specific yarn for your project, you're going to need a specific pair of knitting needles that works with they yarn and how tightly you knit. This is where the next point comes into play.
• Someone to walk you through what you need to know for that pattern
• If you've never tried your hand at knitting, then you need to find someone who knows what to do and how to teach you properly. They would be more than happy to walk you through the basics and help you learn how to develop this new skill.

If you need any more help or tips, feel free to comment below and I will address any and all questions I can. Happy Knitting!