Oats: How to knit a cowl with a free pattern
The Oats cowl is a great project to learn many basic knitting skills. You’ll learn how to knit in the round, use markers, and work ribbing, garter, and stockinette, all in a VERY simple project!
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New Knitters, Begin Right Here
If you’re beginning of your knitting adventure, I’d like to offer some starting advice, to help you begin with confidence.
How to Read a Knitting Pattern
To follow a knitting pattern, a beginner must learn several conventions – this tutorial covers the language and shorthand that knitting patterns contain.
Understanding the Sizing and Materials Section of a Knitting Pattern
The sizing and materials section packs a LOT of information into a small space – here is how to interpret this part of a pattern.
Understanding Knitting-Pattern Abbreviations and Charts
Abbreviations and charts are concise versions of knitting-pattern instructions which can seem confusing when you’re a beginner. This tutorial explains why and how to puzzle them out.
Reading Multi-Size Knitting-Pattern Instructions
Knitting patterns often pack the instructions for dozens of sizes into a single line of text – this tutorial will teach you how to interpret these conventions.