How to Knit - for absolute BEGINNERS!

In this step by step video you will learn how to make a slip knot, cast on, knit stitch and cast off.
Want to learn how to knit but don’t know where to start?
Merion is here to teach you the absolute basics of knitting!

Video chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:55 Tools
01:33 Cast On
08:53 Knit Stitch
19:48 Cast Off
24:36 Weave ends

Before you begin picking your project, let's explore the essential tools and materials you need!

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[divergentmind]

my mom was teaching me when she passed away... I was 7 and 35 years later I am here trying to learn... thank you... it brings me lovely memories.

[anonuser]

I'm supposed to be typing up a 2, 500 word essay but here I am learning how to knit 3:30am UK time 🙃

[constancelucas]

The patience you have during the entire video is so warm and comforting! Makes me really feel I can do it!

[cherieclark]

Thank you for slowing down & showing the stitch multiple times.
This is a big help for me 😊

[rosarioleonardojr.]

I am a 55-year-old grandfather covered in tattoos and love to ride Harley Davison while looking at me you would never imagine that I’d love to knit. And I would like to thank the woman in this video who showed me how to knit you are a wonderful and blessed person you took your time and I was able to understand you 110% the first thing I made was a #4 Rainbow yarn for a hot plate. Now I am going to knit my two granddaughters scarfs w/#6 I will show you them in a picture God bless you and thank you. I’m having so much fun

[kaylynnsueee]

For a person with adhd & a learning disability brain this tutorial was so helpful & I understood it so fast. The repetition & slow pace & an image of what you’re doing over & over helps a lot to learn in no time. Crocheting is so hard I gave up on it I couldn’t understand it or pick it up so I’m trying knitting & everyone says knitting is harder but this looks so much easier!!

[thestoryofaugust]

i have no idea what I'm doing and I've already cried 3 times 😭😭😭

[kacie]

i’ve been struggling a lot with my anxiety and depression for years and have decided to take up a
hobby and knitting has always always tooken an interest in me. i’ve always been drawn to it in a way. and this time i’m taking some action into learning. and here i am watching this video
on repeat hoping i can catch on and once i’ve caught on and learnt my plan is to get the yarn & needle & practice and practice then hopefully start my own business once i’m good enough.

[tk]

It’s been really hard trying to improve my knitting after years of vigorous crochet. Getting a hang of it is a slow process and I keep returning to my crocheting hook out of sheer frustration. That being said, your tutorial is incredibly helpful and you sound so encouraging that it makes me feel better about myself just a tad bit more

[justjoe]

Knitting and crocheting have been difficult especially to find videos that have clear and concise instructions with a demonstration. This is definitely the best video I’ve seen.

[cal]

Thank you SO MUCH! I’m just learning to knit at 34. Have never picked up so much as a needle or yarn and was becoming a bit frustrated with some of the YouTube tutorials I was coming across. However, the way you explain things in a way a newbie can understand and repeat the motions is so helpful! I learned more watching 15 minutes of your video than I had in 2 hours fumbling through others!

[martinborberg]

I'm a 78 year old man trying to keep my little grey cells ticking and and thought knitting was a good idea, I've looked at a few sites before finding yours and although I've only just started watching I'm so impressed that I though pausing the video as you began to stick and telling you how much I'm impressed. Many thanks, martin

[salimanecib]

Im only 10 years old and im trying to knit, every vid i watch is HORRIBLE ;-; but this video helped me knit a blanket!!!

[sugarapplesweet]

Took five days, two hours a day, but I'm finally understanding! Thank you so much for your How To. It's been immensely helpful in training my hands to do the work.

[KathyTerry]

This was a perfect tutorial. I sat down with my grandchildren (10 & 7 years old) and my daughter and we all learned together. The 7 year old picked it up very quickly thanks to your tutorial.

[Katie_pixi]

This is the only video that has been able to re-teach me how to knit, thank you so much.

[patricianowicki]

I remember my grandmother teaching me how to knit when I was very young. I am now 59 and have not knitted since the age of 10. Your tutorial was so helpful. I completed my first little knitting project in no time. I am looking forward to learning more. Thank you!

[REC__c]

I see so many people here with a story for why they decided to learn to knit…. I just saw knitting needles when I was buying yarn to crochet with and thought “why not” and decided to learn

[Jodie]

Thank you so much! Watching and listening to you was like sitting next to an old friend and being taught ever so patiently, how to knit. 😊🙏