How to Knit - Garter Stitch for Complete Beginners | Lesson 1

[@GoodKnitKisses]

Lesson 1 Timestamps - click time: 00:00:00 Welcome 00:002:20 Quick note on needle sizes 00:01:26 Basic Design 00:03:02 Notes - Casting on (Get yarn on needles) 00:04:17 Thumb Cast on and Slip knot 00:07:10 Long Tail Cast on 00:09:55 Long Tail SLOW MOTION - no sound 00:10:40 Long tail repeated with no slip knot 00:12:59 Holding Needles (English/American vs Continental) 00:14:41 Knit stitch 00:16:19 Knit Stitch SLOW MOTION. - no sound 00:16:55 Knit stitch repeated and explained 00:19:12 Row 1 and cast on examined (Garter Ridge explained) 00:19:59 Knitting in Garter Stitch 00:20:45 FIXING MISTAKES (un-knitting to fix, etc) 00:24:39 Counting rows in garter stitch 00:25:30 Binding off (get yarn off needles) 00:28:05 FIXING BIND OFF if tight (take out bound off stitch) 00:29:15 Finishing Bind off (2 stitches left) 00:29:51 Finishing knitting (fix last row if uneven) 00:31:52 Weave in tails in garter stitch 00:34:42 Scarf instructions 00:35:28 Adding yarn chat (link for tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIm3ZX-ZgZ2WnKM ) 00:35:54 Scarf length tip 00:36:09 Wrap up

[@tanyacox6637]

Thank you so much. You taught me to crochet and now I am learning knit. You are amazing at showing how to start. Can’t wait to do all the other 11 starter videos.

[@lauriewurster3022]

I have never seen the slip knot taught that way before! Genius😊!

[@GoodKnitKisses]

Thank you so much. I learned it from a friend and it struck me that way, too! Can't take credit but so glad its been helpful to others. Thanks for watching!

[@lissettecruz5487]

I know this stich but have decided to follow all the lessons to learn better tips. Thank you!

[@thatgirlmadge]

What would I do without you?!!! I am an absolute beginner. My dear sweet mother passed away and she was the one who was teaching me. I remembered how to knit and pearl but that's it! Binding off and casting on are the ones I always forget. I want to knit now, in honor of my dear mother. You are now an essential part of my new life in knitting!! Thank you so very much!!

[@raquelrelph8432]

The “mistakes” portion of the video was particularly helpful. I’ve been finding myself trying to diagnose and correct my mistakes myself and over complicating it. Thank you!

[@lindajoyflower]

Just learned how to knit!🎉 thank you!! 💕💕💕 going to do the scarf then do lesson two 🎉

[@danikaique]

My child loved this!😄

[@monibellab6636]

Great instructional video! Thank you!

[@kevinmcnally273]

Thank you for taking the time to show 🧶

[@meganslonesings]

You’re a Blessing, girl! I appreciated your attention to detail and how slow you took it. I’ve been struggling so this helped a lot. :) May GOD Bless You and May Mary, The Mother of Jesus Christ Protect You Always!!✝️🕊❤️🙏🏻

[@lynnwilliamson726]

I just found your video. This gives me hope that I might learn how to knit! Thank you so much for your video!

[@lynnwilliamson726]

Thank you very much for detailed instructions! This gives me hope to learn how to knit!

[@lajohnnamckinney8915]

Awesome teacher and video

[@christinasargent5619]

Loved your video! It was so helpful. It's the best one I've seen yet.

[@gregoryvozar6236]

Thanks, Kristen. I’m going to haul out those needles and try again. I can crochet and Tunisian but knitting has evaded me for years! I’ve been a loom knitter with NO apologies-loom knitting is knitting, and your video tutorials are proof of that. Yet I still feel defeated by not being able to manage 10 stitches on those two pointy sticks!

[@GoodKnitKisses]

Hi Gregory! I’m really glad you’re here. I totally understand where you’re coming from. I had a similar time and just had to keep at it. You’ll get there. Just give yourself some grace. I’d love if you would check back in with me and tell me how you’re doing.

[@deedeeodonnell696]

Thank you this was helpful since I am a very new knitter! 🐰🐰

[@GoodKnitKisses]

You’re welcome, it’s my pleasure! I’m really excited that you’re here. All my best to you. Be sure and check in with me and let me know how you’re doing.

[@ytjazeel3243]

Your videos are so helpful.... I'm a new knitter... Thank you 🥰...& Keep going on 👍🏻

[@GoodKnitKisses]

Thank you so much 😍💕 I’m so glad you have found them helpful.

[@cmaclin1]

Great video! Very thorough and easy to follow.

[@GoodKnitKisses]

Next lesson HERE kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGXOY5amhdSiibM

[@jeffellis9462]

This is great thank u 4 sharing Chel

Thank you!

[@AV-uq2iz]

Hi there This video was excellent However i have the below issue and i have no idea to fix it and would really appreciate your help

[@aprilroberts7131]

I learn something new everyone you create a vid!

[@jackiestevens9809]

like this stitch

[@susanmcquaig2927]

I love your videos!! You’re so sweet!!

[@thatgirlmadge]

But I'm having a hard time figuring out my visuals for weaving in the tails. The contrast green yarn helped but I'm getting confused with the overall weave in tail pattern. Any suggestions? I feel like I'm in kindergarten for knitting! Lol. Beginner Beginner here. Haha

[@sandyeshaw5739]

I have difficulty inserting the needle in the purl stitches. Any suggestions?

[@kimberlydich3446]

Good morning Can you do the same stitch in crochet for beginners ?

[@GoodKnitKisses]

Hi! Here is a mock garter stitch for crochet. It looks similar in one side but not reversible. There is a ribbing one though that is reversible I did as well that looks great. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5OYipJjr7xgeKc

[@kimberlydich3446]

Thanks for getting back to me and letting me know

[@amyzuniga7790]

Why am I ending up with so much space between my needles and the yarn?

[@GoodKnitKisses]

It sounds like you're having an issue with tension. Your tension (how tight or loose you knit) is loose. Try going down a needle size or two smaller than what you are using. Look at the recommend needle size on the yarn label. If you are using the recommended size then you are certainly a loose knitter and will need to change needles. Sorry I said that twice but making sure to be clear. You'll want your stitches to fit up nicely together and be flexible, not tight and crowded, but certainly not with lots of extra space unless you are intentionally knitting lace. I hope that helps.

[@TinaM-x5n]

I can't wait to learn. I love the video tysm. I'm a true beginner, so I'll let you know about my success 🫰