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Collection of 15 knit stitch pattern textures in white yarn on knitting needles

51 Knit Stitch Patterns for Beginning Knitters

Knitted swatch of white yarn in stockinette stitch pattern with two wooden knitting needles.

How to Cast Off Knitting Stitches in 5 Steps

White yarn demonstrating the Slip Knot technique atop a green background.

How to Tie a Slip Knot in 5 Steps

Knitting Stitches Cast On Knitting Needle with white color yarn.

Long Tail Cast On Knitting Stitches

Hands purl stitch with knitting needle and white color yarn.

How to Purl Stitch Knitting Technique

Ten pairs of wooden bamboo knitting needles arranged in a circular pattern atop a green background.

How to Select Knitting Needles for Beginners

Two women looking at a digital tablet wearing knitted sweaters while smiling.

Learn to Knit in the Absolute Beginner Knitting Series

Yarn ends woven into a white knit swatch demonstrated by bright pink yarn.

How to Weave In Yarn Ends Knitting Technique

Two straight wooden bamboo knitting needles with a garter stitch sample in white yarn color atop a green background.

Knitting Tension Help (Knitting Technique)

Garter Stitch Knitted Pattern cast on knitting needles in white yarn atop a green background.

How to Knit Stitch (Knitting Technique)

Tapestry Needle threaded with bright purple yarn atop a green background.

Why You Need a Tapestry Needle to Knit

Six yarn balls in purple, pink, and white yarn colors arranged atop a green background.

How to Choose Knitting Yarn

Two straight wooden bamboo knitting needles, a pair of stork shaped scissors, and a tapestry needle atop a blue background.

Knitting Tools for Absolute Beginners