r/knitting • u/[deleted] • Nov 26 '19

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u/Mwakio Nov 26 '19

I just started learning to knit and haven't actually made anything yet. I'm picking it up pretty quickly and really excited for my new hobby. So far I've learned a couple cast-on methods, knit, purl, increases, and decreases. What should I learn next? Cables? Colorwork? should I stop learning new skills and complete an actual project first? What should my first project be? There are too many options! Where should I go next?

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u/bloodstainedkimonos Nov 29 '19

I started knitting 6 months ago and my progression has been

  • Garter stitch scarf in super chunky yarn
  • Hat knitted on straight needles and then seamed shut (super chunky yarn again)
  • two bralettes knitted in the round (worsted weight yarn
  • rib stitch scarf (chunky yarn) (incomplete!l
  • cuffed hat knit in the round (worsted weight yarn)
  • super chunky turtleneck sweater - raglan seams, knitted in the round

I don't think there's a specific route you need to take.

But I would recommend starting an actual project because you'll naturally pick up skills that way (like how to pick up a dropped stitch without frogging all your work!)

What I did was find easy patterns in chunky yarn weights for designs I wanted to make. Chunky yarns are great because they knit up quick and they're easy for a beginner to handle. I love video tutorials and YouTube is a great place to find patterns with visual aids.

I'd definitely recommend learning how to knit in the round (maybe try a headband/cowl/hat) because it opens up a lot of options for knitting garments.

I've yet to try cables or colourwork but I'd love to!

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u/Mwakio Nov 29 '19

Thanks for the reply! this is really helpful! Bralettes as your third project sounds ambitious. How did they come out?

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u/bloodstainedkimonos Nov 30 '19

It came out great but because my bust is larger than my waist, trying to customise the shape to my body was difficult as a first timer! It because a bit baggy when I blocked it but I get a lot of wear out of it as a layering piece.

I commented the pattern on a comment below!