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Learn to knit, as a crocheter
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if you want to learn how it knit, but you learned to crochet first, then this is for you
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Needles
 
Yarn
 
Other supplies
 
Beginner Tutorials
 
Patterns

Needles

going from hooks to needles can be daunting, but the yarn you are using should tell you the size of needle you need, just like crochet!

 
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this is the set that I have and I think it is a great starter set!
Ruidi 13 Pairs Bamboo Stainless Steel Knitting Set
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metal needles help the yarn slide easier, which can be more difficult for a beginner
Ruidi 13 Pairs Interchangeable Circular Needles Set
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circular needles let you work in the round (a big circle), so for things like the body of a sweater
Knitter's Pride™ Dreamz 24" Circular Needles
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Yarn

the yarn that you use for crochet can be the same yarn that you use for knitting!

 
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this is great starter cheap yarn
Impeccable® Solid Yarn by Loops & Threads®
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cotton yarn is a great option!
Lily® Sugar 'n Cream® Solid Yarn
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this is 80% acrylic and 20% wool which could be a great thing to start wiht
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Solid Yarn
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this is 100% wool – great for a sweater!
3 Pack Lion Brand® Fishermen's Wool® Yarn
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these are so so soft I have made so many things using this yarn – and so many fun colors!
Caron® Blossom Cakes™ Yarn
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this yarn is so fun and creates that fluffy look
Caron® Colorama Halo™ Yarn
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they always have the best colors and for cheap!
Caron® Big Cakes™ Yarn
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I have used this exact yarn for so many projects I am obsessed
Impeccable® Speckle™ Yarn by Loops & Threads®
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the soft and shiny kind is really great
Soft & Shiny™ Ombre Yarn by Loops & Threads®
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Other supplies

to make your knitting life easier, and some of these you might already have from crochet

 
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these are so handy for counting rows, especially when you don't want to pay too much attention
Meikeer 150 Pcs Knitting Crochet Stitch Markers
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i haven't used one of these, but they seem helpful!
Clover Knitting Stitch Counter Mini Kacha-Kacha
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stitch markers are so helpful and there are so many kinds
Clover® Quick-Locking Stitch Markers, Medium
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these are so cool
Coats Susan Bates® Digital Row Counter
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to help you stay organized
Standing Yarn Roller by Loops & Threads®
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Beginner Tutorials

learn the basics before you start of a large project

 
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a great tutorial to get you started to knit, as a crocheter
How To Knit (For A Crocheter)
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I used this tutorial and it was super helpful
How to Knit: Easy for Beginners
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getting all the basics down first will be so helpful down the line
knitting 101- basics of what you need to know | tutorial
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learn the continental way of knitting
How to knit for beginners - the continental way (+ slow motion)
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this video helps you through the basics really slowly – super helpful!
How to Knit - for absolute BEGINNERS!
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best for learning different types of stitches before getting started
BEST KNIT STITCH PATTERNS for Beginners
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for one day if you want to make a cable knit sweater
A Beginners Guide to Knitting Cables
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Patterns

here are some beginner tutorials to make your work feel worth it!

 
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this is a great place to start
How to Knit a Scarf for the Absolute Beginner
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this is a step up from the scarf, so this would be a great second project
EASY Rib Knit Hat Tutorial for Beginners!
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this is first on my list to make myself !!!
knit vest tutorial 🧡 pt. 1 (step by step)
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although I don't recommend making a sweater as your first project, this is beginner friendly
knit your first sweater! free pattern & detailed tutorial
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a basic tutorial for knitting a sweater
How to Knit a Sweater: All the Basics!
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