Start Knitting

Picking up needles for the first time? A little guidance makes those first stitches much easier.

• Knitting for Beginners: Your First Yarn, Needles and Project
• The Best PetiteKnit Patterns for Beginners: Where Should You Start?
• Different Knitting Needles Types: What Material is Best for You?
• Knit Better: Guide to Needle Sizes Inside!
• Demystifying Knitting Abbreviations: Your Ultimate Guide
• 4 Common Knitting Mistakes that Beginners Make and Tricks to Fix Them

Knitting Techniques & Fixes

Get comfortable with a new technique, sort out a snag or give your finished knitting a little extra care.

• Knitting Gauge Explained: How to Get the Perfect Fit
• What Length Circular Knitting Needle Do I Need?
• Joining In The Round
• Magic Loop Knitting: Unlocking the Versatility and Efficiency
• Is Cable Knitting Really That Hard?
• Lifelines in Knitting
• German Short Rows - Shaping For Your Next Project
• Stitch Markers Unveiled: Mastering Placement, Slipping, and Usage in Knitting
• How to Wet Block Your Knitting in 10 Steps
• Learn How to Do A Mattress Stitch
• 4 Common Knitting Mistakes that Beginners Make and Tricks to Fix Them
• So, what makes a handknit look expensive?

Crochet Help

A dishcloth, a granny square or a little amigurumi friend: find a helpful place to begin.

• How to Crochet a Dishcloth: Best Yarn, Easy Stitches & Beginner Tips
• Granny Square Guide: Patterns, Tips & Techniques
• Amigurumi Yarn Guide: Choosing The Best Yarn For 2026

Yarn Guides & Substitutions

Get to know your fibres and yarn weights, and make a more confident choice for your next project.

• Best Yarn for Baby Knitting: Cotton, Merino or a Blend?
• What Is Sock Yarn? How to Choose Yarn for Hand-Knitted Socks
• Yarn Weight Guide: Understanding Types & Uses 2026
• 🧶 Mystery Yarn? Find Its Weight with the WPI Trick
• Mohair Knitting Explained: How to Use 2-Ply Mohair (and When to Choose an Alternative)
• DK Cotton Yarn Guide: Tips & Trends for 2026 Crafters
• Mercerised Cotton - Why I love it...
• Blown yarns: What are they? Are they any good?
• DK Weight Yarn Guide 2026: Expert Tips & Crafting Insights
• Yarn Substitution Calculator — estimate quantities, then check your gauge with a washed swatch.

Project Ideas & Pattern Guides

Something small for a weekend, a new favourite jumper or a thoughtful gift: see what might suit your needles next.

• Amano Palma: Choose Your Next Cotton Knitting Project
• The PetiteKnit Bea Blouse: An Elegant Mohair Knit with Simple Construction
• The Best PetiteKnit Patterns for Beginners: Where Should You Start?
• The Best Knitting Patterns for NZ Knitters
• Lulu Slipover Knitting Tips & Best Yarn Choices
• PetiteKnit Patterns: A Guide to Scandinavian Knitwear
• Kit Knitting Guide: Creative Projects for 2026
• Understanding Our Pattern Options
• Demystifying Age-Related Sizing in Knitting: A Guide to Size Charts

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