What yarn should a beginner buy? (And what to avoid)
Not sure where to start with yarn? After a decade of hand-dyeing in West Cork, here is what we tell every new knitter.
How to knit your first swatch — and why it matters
Swatching before you start might feel like a chore, but it is the single thing that will save your sweater.
The 5 yarns we recommend for every new knitter
From your very first cast-on to your first wearable sweater — the LITLG yarns that will carry you through.
The easiest knitted sweater pattern — and what yarn we used
A top-down raglan is the most forgiving first sweater. Here is why, and the LITLG yarn that makes it sing.
Why knitting is good for your mental health (and how to start today)
The research is compelling, but knitters have known it all along. Here is what the science says — and how to cast on your first stitch.
A First Sock in Fine Sock Merino
A simple cuff-down sock pattern for beginners using LITLG Fine Sock SW Merino, with numbered sections and full instructions.
The Atlantic Shawl — a first shawl in Singles SW Merino
A beginner triangular shawl with a beautiful German Twisted Cast On and simple lace edging. One or two skeins of LITLG Singles SW Merino.
10 quick knitting projects for beginners
Cast on something you will actually finish. Ten projects for new knitters, each paired with the right LITLG yarn.