Weave Kindness

Let’s Create!!

This is just a recommendation. It is entirely up to you how you would like to pace your project.

Week 1 – Learn the basics

Spend the first week learning the basics of knitting. Practice makes us perfect! 

Cast on stitches

Learn to start a knitting project by casting on stitches on the needle.

To do – cast on 16 stitches on the needle

The Knit stitch

This is also called Garter stitch and is the basic knitting stitch.

To do – practice making 4 inches (approximately 28 rows) of knit stitch on the 16 stitches that you cast on to the needle

Cast off

Learn how to close your project.

To do – cast off the swatch that you have knitted. Use it as a coaster for your cup!!

Count knit stitches and rows 

Counting is essential to all knitting projects. Specially as a beginner it really helps to keep track of stitches and rows to avoid mistakes.

Fix knitting mistakes

Mistakes will all be a part of the learning process. Don’t worry, we have a special friend for you to help you through these frustrating moments. Use the poop emoji toy and take a photo of your oops moment with it and post it on the Weave Kindness Facebook group and/or Instagram page. You will be surprised to know there are others who are making the same mistakes over and over again!

Here are some videos to help you fix dropped stitches, extra stitches and more. 

Fix dropped stitches

This is the most common mistake for newbie and even veteran knitters! Learn how to pick up a dropped stitch.

Fix extra stitches

Another common error, creating extra stitches. You will see this as a hole in your knitting. Learn how to fix it here.

Unraveling your knitting

Confused? Frustrated? Just can’t get around? All a part of learning. If you need to undo (unravel) your work, here is help to do it safely.