Want to learn how to knit? With easy as knit, you'll get beginner-friendly patterns that ensure you kick off your knitting adventure smoothly—step by step.
Dreaming of learning to knit but haven't had the guts to dive in yet? Then you've got to read this! 🫶 (Or know someone who does? Just send this blog post their way! 🏹)
Learning to knit can feel overwhelming, but luckily, help is here. Let us introduce you to easy as knit, a popular knitting universe created by two friends, Elisabeth and Christine! 🧶✨
They believe learning to knit should be easy—even if you've never held a knitting needle before or don't know anyone who can show you the stitches. That's why they've developed beginner knitting patterns that guide you safely through your first projects. 🤩 If you ask us, it's a genius way to learn how to knit!
All their patterns are designed with a focus on making it both fun and manageable to learn to knit—whether you're a newbie or want to challenge yourself with more advanced techniques.
And their patterns are insanely gorgeous too! 😍
Does that sound like your cup of tea? In this blog post, you can read more about the beginner-friendly patterns from easy as knit, get Elisabeth and Christine's top tips for beginners, and check out a selection of their lovely knitting patterns. 😉
Knitting patterns that guide you from the very first stitch
asy as knit guides you safely through their knitting patterns from start to finish—whether it's your first, second, or tenth. Elisabeth and Christine put great value on writing the patterns in language everyone can understand. In other words, they've ditched all those cryptic abbreviations and technical terms that make you want to pull your hair out in the middle of a hat or sweater.
“We believe it's easier to understand a knitting pattern if we write the instructions exactly as we would explain them to someone face to face,” they explain.
“Plus, we have detailed video guides that take you by the hand step by step. In the videos, we focus on the exact pattern you've chosen, so you don't have to watch a technique video for a hat when you're knitting a slipover.”
Dive into the 'Ultra Easy' patterns
So which pattern should you start off with? Elisabeth and Christine recommend their 'Ultra Easy' category, specially created for brand-new knitters.
“This category of patterns is designed especially for those who've never knitted before or are at the beginning of their knitting journey—and you can choose from everything from hats and slipovers to sweaters, tops, and accessories. Many have had great success learning to knit by starting with our Ultra Easy Bag or Ultra Easy Bag - Boxy Edition.”
If you're up for a slightly bigger project, they recommend you go for the Ultra Easy Slipover.
3 tips for beginners
If you're still feeling a bit unsure, Elisabeth and Christine are here with their top 3 tips.
The first tip is to remember to make a gauge swatch:
“It might seem a bit dull, but it's incredibly important! Even though it can be tempting to skip the swatch and jump straight into your project, you'll save yourself many mistakes and wasted time by doing it from the start.”
Tip number two is about taking good care of your finished knit when washing it:
“Be gentle when washing knits—and avoid the dryer. If you're not used to washing knits, you should know they're very delicate. It's always a bummer when something you've spent many hours on gets ruined in the wash.”
The third tip is a loving reminder to dial down your ambitions just a tad:
“Perfection isn't the goal—as a beginner, you make mistakes, and most small errors, like an extra centimetre in length or a single extra stitch, rarely matter in the grand scheme of things. Remember to enjoy the process and not focus so much on the perfect result!”
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Patterns from easy as knit
Ready to pick your very first pattern? We've gathered a few patterns from easy as knit that are just waiting for you to dive into—we promise it'll be fun and you’ll learn a lot!
Psst! easy as knit divides their patterns into the following categories: 1 – Ultra Easy, 2 – Easy, and 3 – Almost Easy. Many of their patterns have the difficulty level right in the name, so you can easily navigate their universe and find the level that suits where you are in your knitting journey. 🫶
Happy knitting! 🧶✨
1. Ultra Easy Bag – Boxy Edition
This adorable bag is the perfect beginner project. 💕 easy as knit takes you by the hand and guides you safely through the pattern from start to finish. And just look at that gorgeous play of colors! 🌈 It's a fantastic opportunity to play around with colors and different yarns!
Psst! If you're feeling up for it (and this bag isn't your very first project), it's the perfect project to use up those leftover yarns from other creations.
Level: Ultra Easy.
Designer: easy as knit.
Yarn: Friends Wool, Friends Cotton 8/6 and Mohair Delight.
Sizes: One size.
Techniques: casting on stitches, knitting back and forth, garter stitch, i-cord edges, picking up stitches, weaving in ends.
Hashtag: #UltraEasyBagBoxyEdition.
2. Ultra Easy Bag
This trendy version of the Ultra Easy Bag features an organic shape that you can easily wear as a crossbody bag. ✨ An easy and approachable beginner pattern—and of course, it comes with fantastic guides from easy as knit.
Psst! If you're feeling up for it (and this bag isn't your very first project), it's the perfect project to use up those leftover yarns from other creations.
Level: Ultra Easy.
Designer: easy as knit.
Yarn: Friends Wool, Friends Cotton 8/6 and Mohair Delight.
Sizes: One size.
Techniques: casting on stitches, knitting back and forth, garter stitch, i-cord edges, increases, decreases, binding off, weaving in ends.
Hashtag: #UltraEasyBag.
3. Ultra Easy Slipover
This slipover in Friends Wool and Divina isn't just a super chunky and soft dream to wear—it's also a blast to knit, even for beginners!
When you're learning to knit, it's way more fun if you can see your progress clearly. This vest is knitted on big needles, so you'll quickly watch the project unfold before your eyes. It's so satisfying. 😍 And when you finish the vest, you're gonna feel like a superhero! 🦸
Level: Ultra Easy.
Designer: easy as knit.
Yarn: Divina and Friends Wool.
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL 2XL) 3XL (4XL).
Techniques: casting on stitches, ribbing, knitting back and forth, slipping edge stitches purlwise, garter stitch, decreases, binding off, placing stitches on hold, increases, backward loop cast-on, picking up stitches, weaving in ends.
Hashtag: #UltraEasySlipover.
4. Easy Breezy Blouse
Now check out this gorgeous blouse! The Easy Breezy Blouse has an oversized fit and a lace pattern created with 'long stitches'. Pair it with jeans for everyday flair or throw it over a dress for festive occasions. ✨
Level: Easy.
Designer: easy as knit.
Yarn: Friends Cotton Silk.
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL).
Techniques: casting on stitches, lace structure with long stitches, increases on the knit side, increases on the purl side, stockinette stitch, picking up stitches, backward loop cast-on, i-cord edge, decreases, weaving in ends.
Hashtag: #EasyBreezyBlouse
5. Easy Spring Cardigan
A delightful summer cardigan knitted on big needles. The lace pattern, combined with the fluffy Friends Kid Silk, makes the cardigan a super light and lovely addition to your wardrobe. 🌸
Level: Easy.
Designer: easy as knit.
Yarn: Friends Kid Silk.
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) 3XL (4XL).
Techniques: decreases, placing stitches on hold, backward loop cast-on, binding off stitches, picking up stitches, weaving in ends, sewing on buttons.
Hashtag: #EasySpringCardigan.
6. Easy Twist Sweater
Dive into this feminine and elegant project where you'll create a pattern that looks like cables. The 'fake' (and much easier) cables are made using a combination of super simple stitches that you probably already know if you've knitted a little before. 😉
Level: Easy.
Designer: easy as knit.
Yarn: Friends Wool and Friends Kid Silk.
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) 3XL (4XL).
Techniques: casting on stitches, ribbing, knitting back and forth, garter edge stitches, stockinette stitch, cables, binding off stitches, decreases, placing stitches on hold, picking up stitches, Italian bind-off (optional), weaving in ends, sewing buttonholes.
Hashtag: #EasyTwistSweater.
7. Fall Cables Cardi
This pattern in the 'Almost Easy' category is for those of you who are intermediate knitters and want to challenge yourselves a bit with new techniques. 👀
It features beautiful, classic cables, but rest assured—even if you've never knitted cables before, easy as knit will of course guide you from the very first stitch all the way until your cardigan is complete and ready to wear. ❣️
Level: Almost Easy.
Designer: easy as knit.
Yarn: Friends Wool and Friends Kid Silk.
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) 3XL (4XL).
Hashtag: #FallCablesCardi.
