Knits for 2026: Beginner Tips, Tricks & Patterns

The Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Want to learn how to knit but don't know where to start? Let The Lamb & Kid help you!

Say it with us - the internet is your friend for learning to knit! Below, we've pulled together some top tier resources from across the knitting community to easily get you started on what is about to become your new favorite hobby: 

1. Learn to Knit Videos by Purl Soho Learn To Knit | A Free Step-by-Step Tutorial

Purl Soho is known for great tutorials and simple patterns, perfect for a beginner knitter. Check out both their Website and YouTube and get lost down the rabbit hole of knitting knowledge!

2. The Knitting Dictionary by Wool and The Gang Knit Dictionary | Wool and the Gang

Based in the UK, the Wool and The Gang (WATG) inspires consumers to make their own clothes! WATG makes it really easy for beginners by selling kits that include everything you need from needles, to yarn, to "I made this" tags to attach to your garments. My first sweater I ever made was the Risin' Sun Cardigan by WATG!

3. The Ultimate Online Knitting Community: Ravelry

Ravelry is a community knitting website, where designers share their patterns, knitters sell their stash of un-used yarn, everyone keeps notes on their projects and just generally share knitting ideas! This is a must-have for a knitter to find new projects and patterns. Visit the Lamb & Kid's Ravelry page here! 

Once you've started to gain some knitting confidence, here are some of our favorite beginner friendly patterns! 

1. The Sherbet Bandana by The Lamb & Kid
2. The Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli
3. The Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit
   
4. The Poetic Poncho by Purl Soho
5. The Berlin Scarf by Susanne Muller
6. Camisole No. 10 by My Favourite Things 
7. The Fancy Sweater by The Lamb & Kid
8. The Smith Scarf by Wool and The Gang
9. The Sabai Top by Susanne Muller
10. The Cloud Hat by The Lamb & Kid
    

The Sherbet Bandana by the Lamb & Kid

The Lamb & Kid also offers beginning knitting classes! Check our classes webpage to learn more. Beginners are also welcome to join our Wednesday "Teacher at the Table" from 2-4pm for general knitting help, or Wednesday "Knit Nights" from 4-7pm at the shop for socialization and project inspiration! The more the merrier at the clubhouse - plus we have snacks :)

Shop the full Lamb & Kid Yarns Catalog and Color Catalog online, or as always, if you don't see your dream color currently available, call us (206.201.3563) or email us (heykid@thelambandkid.com) and we'd be happy to help you with a special order!

Lots of Love, 

The Lamb & Kid 

The Lamb & Kid is a local yarn shop located on Bainbridge Island, WA dedicated to offering an exquisite selection of artisan yarn. Our work is centered around our passion for yarn and our beloved knitting community. We hand‑dye our skeins locally in small batches and are proud to share them with knitters and makers around the world.