Easy Knitting Patterns

If you are a beginning or casual knitter, or even one with years of experience, it is always nice to have some easy knitting patterns in your library. A pattern that is easy to follow and easy to knit does not mean that you will end up with a simple scarf or potholder though.

Easy patterns to knit can result in a beautiful sweater, pair of socks, or a hat. As long as you have mastered casting on, the knit stitch, and the purl stitch than you are good to go. Take a learn to knit class at your local yarn store or check out the helpful videos at Knitting Help.

Hopefully we will be able to guide you to those easy knitting patterns that every knitter should have. There are some wonderful books as well as individual patterns that can help guide you from a skein of yarn to a comfy sweater that will keep you warm all winter long.

On a side note it may be helpful to mention that what you knit with is just as important as the knitting pattern you are using. Many experienced knitters have a favorite type of yarn and needle that they like to work with. If you are not fond of knitting then perhaps you just need to make some changes. Acrylic yarn, while easily found in most craft stores, is generally not considered a nice yarn to knit with. You may want to try knitting with a wool or cotton yarn to see if you like that better. Knitters also tend to have a preference between metal and wood or bamboo needles.

One of the best books to start with is the Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns by Ann Budd. This book will give you instructions for knitting a multitude of items in a variety of sizes. This book is a must have for anyone looking for easy knitting patterns.