How to Begin the First Stitch in Knitting

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Begin the First Stitch in Knitting Begin the First Stitch in Knitting

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Knitting can be a fun and complicated hobby to learn. One of the most difficult aspects of learning to knit is simply beginning a project. Read on to learn how to begin the first stitch when knitting anything from a blanket to a sweater.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Knitting needles
  • Yarn
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle

Step1
Pull about a twelve inch string from your ball of yarn, leave it attached.
Step2
Take the end of the string and cross it over itself near the base of the ball of yarn. You should now have a string that is in the shape of the letter "p."
Step3
Pick up the loop of the "p" and lay it over the yarn that was the base of the "p." You should now have a shape that is similar to a pretzel.
Step4
Attach the loop to a knitting needle and pull to tighten as necessary. This knot is considered the first stitch.

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