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Many beginning knitters become frustrated with the process and end up giving up. Most of the time, this is because they have chosen a pattern that is too difficult. Stick with very simple designs while perfecting your basic knit and purl stitches; once you have those down, you can move on to something a little more difficult. There are countless patterns available to knitters of all levels, but especially for beginners.

Beginners should start with the knit stitch and work exclusively with it for awhile; you can actually make many projects using just the knit stitch, including dishcloths, scarves and even afghans. A fun way to practice is to make a lot of rectangles approximately the size of a sheet of paper (8 1/2″ x 11″) out of several different colors of yarn. This will help you learn how to keep your edges straight and how to keep your gauge intact. Once you have quite a few rectangles, you can sew or crochet them together to make a colorful afghan.

Once you’re comfortable with the knit stitch, then you can add the purl stitch. By working with both of these stitches, you can now make a nice variety of patterns. You’ll be able to find many patterns online and in fabric and craft stores. Just keep practicing these easy patterns and you’ll be an expert in no time.