Taking up knitting has become increasingly popular, especially over lockdown, as a simple crafting activity that everyone can pick up extremely quickly. This is also a cheap hobby that you can teach yourself or others, which is known to help reduce stress and anxiety. Here is a list of simple but effective ideas to kickstart your knitting journey!
- A scarf.
This is the perfect foundation project, which is great for when you start off knitting as it requires only one repeated pattern. Once you have learnt to ‘cast on’ and knit a row, a scarf forms along your needle, producing quick and rewarding results.
- A blanket
Following on from the scarf, a blanket is essentially the same concept but on a bigger scale! This project requires more time and perhaps a group effort, however, it also gives you more freedom of colour and design. They are the perfect gift, or simply an effective piece of home décor that is extremely cost efficient too. To make a blanket you should knit a lot of squares, incorporating them all together to make one big project. The squares can be sewn together by hand, creating a mosaic of colour that will brighten up any home.
- A Cushion Cover
This project may seem out of reach, but it can be broken down into simple, achievable steps. Covers can vary in design however as a complete beginner, they can be created simply from the common knit stitch, just like a scarf. Like the blanket, a cushion cover is an excellent money-saving project that can liven up your home, in the design and colours that you love.
- A Paper Chain
Unsure of ideas to decorate your home for an occasion? A knitted paper chain can be the charming decoration that your home needs for a party, Christmas or easter celebration. This craft idea is in fact extremely simple, as it only needs a small number of stitches to complete each chain. In a project like this, you can let your creativity run wild and use all colours of the rainbow.
If you are keen to get into knitting but prefer step-by-step instructions, there are plenty of Knitting kits such as https://www.woolcouturecompany.com/collections/knitting-kits online. Kits can give you a range of projects to choose from as well as handy top tips.
