knitting 101- basics of what you need to know | tutorial

[@levanera]

You should do a like 'how to plan a sweater' or how to design something. You're very good at coming up with them and I'd love some tips

[@typicalbliss]

yeah for sure!

[@acekidatelier]

that'd be so nice!

[@livguttesen6178]

Has she done a video like that yet? I’d love to see it

[@andreinaemi]

@@livguttesen6178 Same question here!

[@Amber-79]

@@typicalbliss you explain and go at a great pace for those of us starting, and great camera work.

[@dictatorchan5584]

I would love a knit along for beginners, how to count your stitches, how to pick up stitches, any beginner knitting stuff because I have tried so many times and cannot succeed! Your knitting is beautiful!

[@chonk_fox89]

For dropped sitches your best friend is a small crochet hook!

[@typicalbliss]

omg that's a great idea!

[@anandersonnovel]

@@chonk_fox89 and what do you do with it?

[@anandersonnovel]

The whole counting stitches and knowing how to pick up dropped stitches is what really matters when it comes to the insufferable journey of a NEW knitter… I pray I make it 🙏

[@chonk_fox89]

@@anandersonnovel you use the crochet hook to pull the dropped stitches back up to the rest of the live stitches on the needle. Look on KZbin for knitting dropped stitches fix with crochet hook or laddering down in knitting

[@jessalynmata4939]

I’ve been a crocheter for years and I used to think knitting was so difficult! You just made it so simple for my brain THANK YOU SO MUCH🙏❤️

[@triciabrown2334]

You are so sweet please teach me more I'm trying to learn.

[@KamiylahIsreal]

Same😭

[@smubarak100]

Same to me

[@RotcyLM]

A how to knit a sweater 101 is highly needed for myself! I only know how to make socks 🥺

[@GiftieMuenda]

I cant even knit 5 rows straight without the yarn being stupid 😭

[@pisceslicious]

"Only" girl I crochet and wish I could crochet or knit socks lol teach Meeee😆

[@riaalex2000]

Knitting socks seems soooo hard ! That's like expert level knitting to me

[@cioccolatalover9295]

I can only do scarves or blankets lmao, only stuff thats straight top to bottom and with no increase or decrease lol

[@lillicaffa2062]

@@cioccolatalover9295 sameee

[@thesingingcrocheter]

I'm a self taught crocheter, I had to learn from videos and I really wanna learn to knit(badly lol) thank you for the video ❤

[@typicalbliss]

YES YES YES pls learn its so rewarding

[@mqmin]

SAME OMG

[@laurenthaden650]

The way you describe things is so refreshing!! So many knitting tutorials use super precise terminology that most people wouldn’t understand, which isn’t exactly beginner friendly. I’m definitely the kind of person that describes how I see things or how it feels to make something instead of using the precise knitting terminology. I’ve been knitting for almost my entire life and it was still so fun to watch this!

[@typicalbliss]

YEAH SAME! I feel like people find knitting very intimidating to try because the learning curve is really high!

[@elizabethsalazar8635]

My 8 year old is teaching herself how to knit. We went through a bunch of other people and you are her favorite. She went from crying in frustration to now proudly showing me how much she’s progressed. Thank you for making it so simple.

[@GiftieMuenda]

Girl the way I screemed when I saw this on my notifications.... Yassss queennn. A how to know a raglan sweater 101 will be a good idea for beginner knitters like me. This chemistry assignment gotta wait till I'm done watching this video 🤪

[@typicalbliss]

AAAHH omggg I will tryyyy

[@nono-hmd-9982]

Yesss that would be soo cool

[@notmeggybutmeg]

my friend literally just sent me needles and yarn to start and i was JUST abt to look for tutorials THANK U QUEEN

[@typicalbliss]

YOU HAVE A GREAT FRIEND

[@SB-jx7go]

My friend sent me some of her grandma’s extra stuff! I started learning crochet first but I really want to make some nice knitted sweaters and cardigans for myself.

[@sinemcolak1916]

I'm learning knitting from my mother and grandmother, when i saw the things they taught me in the video it made me happy for some reason :')

[@typicalbliss]

AWWW that's so cute

[@Vaeh_1]

I know how to knit but I’m still gonna watch lol

[@typicalbliss]

AAAH omg i hope it wasn't too bad

[@kangkanapator7766]

Same😁

[@Vaeh_1]

@@typicalbliss you explained it very well don’t worry! 😂

[@marrylo842]

Envy you!

[@Blu3.Cooki3s]

that's meeeee

[@kaedewiley4638]

Pleeeeease make how to knit a sweater 101 🥺🧶 I’d love to know the general idea of how sweaters are constructed! I’ve tried multiple times to make a sweater with a pattern, but honestly just reading and knitting without knowing what’s going on is very stressful 😂

[@typicalbliss]

yeah for sure!

[@jessw8293]

So as a crocheter this video was soooo helpful. I wanted to learn how to knit but had no idea how to balance two needles and yarn. Bc in my brain you have to hold the yarn. Ya know? I have never found a video who showed the yarn without showing the yarn…if that makes sense. All the videos I have seen just assumed the yarn made sense to everyone. I love it! I can’t wait to try again

[@MightyMeg]

The slow close ups actually help a lot. Do the cast on loops count as a row?

[@saya65498]

They don’t! If a pattern tells you to knit 15 row you should knit 15 rows after your cast on, hope this helps :)

[@truemz6955]

@@saya65498 thank you I don't know about Megan but it really helped meeee

[@livieegee]

I’ve been crocheting for a month now and want to knit. I literally started learning last night. Your video is really helpful and you’re not confusing at all. Great explanations

[@bruh-ig3ms]

You are so, so thorough and patient!! I haven’t seen knitting videos as easy to follow or as honest, and don’t worry- you don’t look silly! This video is lovely, and I’m living for those pink vibes! You are doing AMAZING, and don’t let anyone else tell you otherwise! Sending my love and good vibes your way!

[@typicalbliss]

AWWWWWWW thank you

[@Bootsandcats2000]

You just single handedly taught me how to knit as a complete beginner, thank you

[@darkhearted]

GIRL, You just made me realize why my scarves look different than the pictures of the same scarf I crocheted lol. I have a super tight tension but I didn't know that would affect the outcome. Please do more videos, I want to learn all about knitting from you, you're so informative compared to some other videos I've watched. Thank you for doing this!!!

[@mayaegee]

My new year resolution is to learn how to knit, and this video was very helpful after trying to watch other peoples' knitting beginner tutorials. You made it all seem much simpler. I'm excited to start trying myself!

[@Judi_]

same!!

[@ofuchi]

I made it a goal to learn how to knit after crocheting for so many years. I watched your video some days back but always got stumped. I brought my needles to work today and my boss helped me out! Pleased to say I can now cast on, knit, purl, cast off, and stockinette. I'll be trying ribbing and then some of the other stitches you mentioned. Thank you for this video!! :)

[@Imkee001]

Hahaha I am actually a crochet rookie and this was like 13 times more confusing than crochet 😂😂

[@typicalbliss]

oh for sure

[@linaa5341]

I can only knit and I honestly think crocheting is so much harder😂

[@mxrielalc499]

omg i love you, i learned “the basics” when i was like 9-10 and i’m now 15, and i actually learned something from this video. great video!

[@typicalbliss]

Happy to help!

[@SlytherinSkittle]

As a complete beginner at knitting, I found your video quite helpful actually. I’m used to crocheting, so it was pretty easy for me to understand the general idea. Also about the whole hand made knitting and crocheting thing, how it’s different for everyone, I like to think it’s like handwriting. It’s different for everyone, based off of our hands, how we hold the needles, our tension, etc

[@Kat-uq7dx]

I started knitting again after your Lirika vid & I just wanna thank you for your nonstop quality, aesthetic content

[@typicalbliss]

awww thanks! I'm so happy I was able to inspire u to pick it up again

[@knackik]

The knitting queen herself teaching us children how to knit love it

[@typicalbliss]

hahah not even

[@leannachau7630]

been crocheting for 5 years, ive been wanting to start knitting, this is the first video i found, and im so glad it is

[@DivineDianne]

Videos like these are what made afraid to try knitting in the first place. I do crochet, usually but I did not see you do the cast on method which I find the easiest. Its where you loop the yarn around your finger, like in crochet, how you'd hold the yarn to create tension on your left hand. Learning to cast on that way, made knitting easier to grasp imo. I learnt it from another youtuber.

[@catherineb6889]

Knitting is actually easier than crochet in my opinion, you don't have to go and get started right away with a bunch of complex stitches and projects. Starting off with easy ones like scarfs in gartner stitch (the most basic of them all) is a good start for a beginner.

[@Camila1010]

I wanted to learn how to knit and I watched so many KZbin videos but yours was the most useful out of all of them. Thank you for the video!

[@periwinkle.38]

This is the most helpful tutorial I have found, I recently got interested in knitting but I had no idea what you were supposed to do all I knew was that you needed were 2 long needles and yarn, I tried watching different videos and trying what they were explaining but it all sounded like gibberish this is the only tutorial I was able to understand, thank you so much for making this video

[@karmaplant1801]

I know how to knit, but you're videos are so chill and are my favorite thing to watch while knitting

[@typicalbliss]

awww awesome

[@Twinkley1981]

I think you’ve done a fabulous job with this video tutorial, the editing was great. Even if you feel you’re not explaining things correctly, you put in the visual for people to see. I also liked you had a chit chat with us. 👏🏼

[@typicalbliss]

Thank you so much!

[@hudaahmed124]

please keep making these videos even though I'm a crocheter seeing a modern take on knit/crochet wear is so refreshing and I wait for your videos!!!

[@typicalbliss]

AAAAH THANKS, CROCHET VIDEOS R COMING

[@hudaahmed124]

@@typicalbliss ASKSK OK YAY!!

[@agsmnetwork3470]

I would love to see a sweater tutorial!

[@trenarash9057]

THANK YOU! You are the only person that has shown more than the knit and pearl! You just clicked with me!!!! Thankbyou so much! You're awesome! Hey from Hiddenite North Carolina!!

[@connieleopard4258]

Okay but watching you do the rib stitch just saved me. I’ve been learning to knit this week and my rib stitch was SO awful because I wasn’t moving the yarn to the front or back depending on knit or purl and watching you do it actually made my knitting game so much better ❤️❤️

[@typicalbliss]

YAY I'm glad I could help!

[@caramelrubyjane4652]

SO HELPFUL! U were right about how this was an all in one knit 101 since other vids teach things separately. No shame to them of course. This was really nice!!!

[@typicalbliss]

no yeah those videos are super helpful, you just need to know where to look!

[@jennhuseman]

Thank YOU! I've watched a hundred videos and I finally understand. I'm a loom knitter trying to understand how to needle knit. Honestly just seeing how close you hold the needles to the end helped me SOOOOOOO much. Great work!

[@alternativePlan]

Trust me I'm kinda a good crocheter and maybe it was a mental barrier I couldn't understand knitting... And your tutorial was so easy to understand!

[@GrimFemme]

You are an ANGEL, thank you for making this. I wanted to get into knitting for the summer since I'm not taking any classes. I found out my brother and his girlfriend are having a baby, so I wanted to learn how to knit them some things for the baby. But all the other online resources weren't making so much sense to me. This video is such a huge help.

[@22mononoke]

Thank you! This was very helpful for a beginner like me. The long tail cast on especially was the clearest demo I have found so far.

[@jemina4646]

this was SO HELPFUL like u have no idea. i started knitting yesterday for the first time EVER without anyone to help me out. managed to start a blanket but was struggling to find good TOTAL BEGINNER tutorial vids. i couldve needed this vid lmao. but now i have this n im saving it and coming back to it after i finish my simplest blanket ever and wanna try out new ways to knit. this was super clear and very easy to understand even for someone who has literally never knitted before. thank u so much for this!!!

[@UtilisateurUtil]

Thank you so much! I was lost tring to find and easy way to knit, and your tutorial was exactly what I needed! It made it simple and easy to understand

[@BendyEnby]

Finally! I was taught the wrap around method of cast on as a kid and no one ever talked about the weird extra space between stitches! It drove me nuts. Sometimes that first row would be so frustrating that I would stop and not knit for a week (a long time for a 2nd grader).

[@Tinismy]

I swear I have been searching all of KZbin for a 'teacher' that is not confusing and I found YOU thank you so much!!!!!!

[@JertZee]

Hi, this is Cecilia from Mexico, I've been watching so many video trying to learn how to knit and it's been so confusing, but you just saved me!!! I know it's too much information but you covered the basics in one go and now I feel confident to search for more detailed info. Thank you :*

[@Nata-rb4vc]

Did I just binge your whole channel? Yes. Am I hype for more? YES

[@typicalbliss]

LOOL aw thank you so much, there aren't that many videos

[@Nata-rb4vc]

@@typicalbliss this is true, but they’re all super high quality! You’ve inspired me to start knitting again :)

[@camillesadventures]

My grandmother taught me how to knit when I was a child (with the knit cast on) but I've never actually done anything because that's the only thing I know how to do in knitting and I got bored really easily. I would like to try again now that I'm way older and your videos are really helpful !

[@typicalbliss]

YAS you need to pick it up again!

[@biggpotato]

Don’t doubt yourself so much girl!! Keep the tutorials coming they’re so good and easy to understand 🧶🧶

[@typicalbliss]

hahaha yeah I am constantly unsure about everything but I think its a personality trait at this point, thank you

[@zangetsu284]

The more you do it the more you will be familiar and confident with what you're doing, exactly how you mastered knitting!

[@rebeccarisk1772]

I've known how to knit for 20 years, but I wanted to watch, like, and comment to help support you. So happy for you that you hit 10k! Such crazy awesome growth in the last few weeks.

[@typicalbliss]

Omg Rebecca, you are actually so sweet thank you so much

[@Floralcrafts]

Your vibes are immaculate and I loved watching this vid. I started knitting a couple months ago but I’ve been taking it super slow and watching this/coming here to refresh my knowledge was just what I needed. You’re a great narrator and I was able to easily follow everything you described and showed. ❤😊

[@justinakut9982]

i’ve only ever started crocheting during quarantine but this video made me want to knit! your tutorial was rlly helpful and insightful :-)

[@typicalbliss]

I'm so glad!

[@hanane5724]

OMG I've seen many videos about how to learn knit but no video helps me than yours , you're amazing im really grateful to u😭❤❤

[@gabby474]

this is the first knitting video I have found that MAKES SENSE TO ME. I have been trying to figure it out for MONTHS. I'm so glad you came up on my recommended :)

[@typicalbliss]

Glad it was helpful!!!!!

[@lindaschriver1343]

Your videos are so soothing to watch. I love the way you edit.

[@typicalbliss]

omg I honestly can't tell if its very good

[@juliethetreehugger5342]

queen i love the way you speak you got me all hyped up for knitting

[@dollylove237]

I made the cloud sweater after watching your video. Never made a sweater in my life. It turned out great! And I did it with no pattern!

[@Selena-ht3zo]

You did great describing everything! I crochet and want to learn to knit and your video has been the most helpful!!! Thank you for making it!!!

[@Tigercuddles99]

Omg I was just wishing you’d make a knitting 101 this morning and here u are 🥺

[@typicalbliss]

LOL UR WISH IS MY COMMAND

[@Iivinginfiction]

i already know how to knit and have knitted a couple things and tried different patterns but i still feel very daunted by of the idea of making a sweather, would really love it if you did a tutorial for a specific pattern and really go into detail about arm holes and the neckline :)

[@typicalbliss]

yeah for sure! I will look into it!

[@alecojaleco]

Your videos are like therapy, it's really relaxing. I'm glad KZbin put you on my recommendations. It's been really hard since my cat broke her legs, I'm trying to not overthink about it and start a new hobby

[@StacersPotaters]

I LOVE how you explain things. Thanks for this video!!!

[@madhuritag]

My mother taught me the second method . Knit cast on. 😊😊 Im going to take it up again soon! Calming voice❤

[@marose_09]

TYSMM FOR THE CAST OFF PART SPECIFICALLY, YOU'RE A LIFE SAVER

[@renukakennedy8332]

I am so glad that this video landed on my yt homepage. I have been self teaching myself to knit the past one week and while doing the knit stitch. I was so confused as to why the thread between the needles kept becoming longer and how to avoid that. I finally know that using the long tail cast on helps....thank you so much. ❤

[@meansworthella8342]

I just want you to know I just downloaded all your videos for next reason at all... You're amazing... I watched this video once yesterday and now I can knit and purl!!!!! I can crochet but knitting+crocheting!!!!! Big flex for me... Ok yh bye

[@anamariaparragomez3665]

Gracias, gracias, gracias !!! Recientemente aprendi crochet y tenía muchas ganas de aprender knitting, ya estaba por rendirme y te encontré en yt, mil gracias ❤❤

[@unaffected95]

I already know how to knit but I'm glad I watched anyway (I watch all of your vids anyway tbh), your delivery was super fun and entertaining!

[@typicalbliss]

omg you are dedicated! thank you

[@kayciapalmer6397]

Im literally learning with two pencils 😅

[@amomentwitheva]

You’re actually brilliant

[@AliseMilule]

Thats GENIUS!

[@happy_girl64]

It's a really great idea I'll try it.

[@imalilshy9486]

This is definitely helpful!! I joined this knitting club out of curiosity, and i never regret my decision at all! However, the teacher was kindda lazy to teach us how to stitch,so we ended up doing this long unknown knit (the plan was suppose to knit a simple sweater, but all of us knitted a blanket with no end stitch) , and we dont know how to end it. Super glad to find this on my tl, thank you so so much for saving my life! New subscriber here ehehe 🤭

[@typicalbliss]

awww that sucks, i think its definitely super hard to teach knitting since everyone is going to learn at a different pace. I'm glad you are still going at it!

[@elaineellis7543]

Thank you for showing while you explain. I'm a visual learned. I've been crocheting since I was a very little girl, but never learned to knit. So this is all new to me, even the way to hold the thread is different and just feels wrong to me, so its going to be lots of practice to feel normal. I'm very excited about doing something new! Thanks again!

[@cristinbeech5594]

“Was this helpful?” Yes, Hecka helpful. Thank you so much!

[@typicalbliss]

Omg thank you so much

[@carsonlewallen3860]

Girl! You helped me so much and I've watched 25 plus KZbin videos on knitting and you truly made the lost since! Simple easy clean explanation, and loved the pop quiz!

[@jugua]

I am an experienced knitter watching this for relaxation sake! 🤗

[@typicalbliss]

ahahah that's so cute

[@ReemadreeMonzur]

your editing is so good queen

[@typicalbliss]

omggg honestly it was kinda sketch this time haha

[@ReemadreeMonzur]

@@typicalbliss I love you filming set up!!

[@airplane_flaps]

I learned how to crochet a few years ago, and finally I am going to take the plunge into knitting but that comment at the end about scarf's really got me. I gave away my first ever 'scarf' to a friend haha probably went straight into the bin and I wouldn't blame them 🤣

[@Luvurselffirst]

I've been wanting to learn the stockinette stitch and you just taught it to me. Thanks, from a crocheter

[@mariamh99]

I'm obsessed with this channel

[@thesquishstitch]

Your pop quiz killed me 😂😂 i just learned to knit this year and discovered your channel through that journey. I’m so excited for so many projects!!!

[@typicalbliss]

haha I hope you got 4/4, but that's awesome, I hope you keep at it

[@anniebasedeke4179]

Me too!!

[@badsadmad6]

Rlly want to say that you are the best 💕 My mother tongue is Spanish, and I don't speak 100% english, however, your video was much more helpful and explanatory than all the ones I saw in spanish, it has helped me so much to start knitting. Also love the edition in your videos 😌

[@typicalbliss]

your english is great! thank you so much

[@kiliclark5298]

Love this! I was taught to crochet when I was in grade 3 (love it, make heaps of crochet things) and in grade 6 taught to knit but I didn’t get it and my tension was terrible so I’m watching this bc knitting is so versatile! I love your account

[@1800JCful]

My brother got me a beginners knitting set for Christmas and this video inspired me to try and pick up knitting again. I used to knit before but could never get my tension right. So, here's hoping for the best!! I'm gonna re-watch this video now for the second time. :P

[@typicalbliss]

YAS! Omg you just got to keep at it! It can feel like you are getting nowhere but once you got the basics down, you can do anything

[@renoodle5554]

I got back into knitting a few months ago and I'm trying to expand my repertoire now that i have more time so I'd love to see some basics and "how to knit ____" videos!!! I love your channel as a fellow lefty knitter lol glad you came up in my algorithm!!!

[@typicalbliss]

aw that's awesome, i will try my best

[@OGengineeredchaos]

Thank you so much! This is exactly what I needed. So many videos didn’t quite explain the outcome difference in purling vs knitting or show different patterns to make. Plus they made casting off much more difficult than it is. Much appreciated! 🤲

[@esmeraldabenavidez9416]

I love how soothing your voice is when your explaining knitting techniques, these were all super helpful! Could you show how to cast on to circular needles and start a tubuar shape ? Love your videos 💓💓

[@typicalbliss]

yeah for sure! cast on is the exact same tho so don't worry about that

[@antoniasportraits5144]

This is the best tutorial on knitting! Thank you so so much, you’re incredibly good at explaining, and I’ve learned more here than I’ve learned watching hours of youtube on how to do it. Thank you, thank you!

[@typicalbliss]

omg u r too nice tysm

[@sofiafinne344]

I’m so thankful that i came across your youtube channel at the same time i’m starting to learn how to knit 🥺❤️

[@typicalbliss]

YAY im glad

[@Dumpweed971]

My friend is having a baby in April and I want to give the baby a personal gift from her “uncle”. I have no gd idea what I’m doing so this helps, thank you. You’re a natural teacher.

[@urielsantos9546]

1:13 lmao I literally just got two random wooden sticks that I had in my house and started knitting cause I didn't want to waste money on actual needles if I ended up not liking it. Turns out I AM liking it and AM going to be buying needles as soon as I can.

[@_yussra]

plsss I LOVE your editing knitting resource arent this aesthetic usually SUBSCRIBED!

[@Myyarndiary]

You're amazing and your explanation is so clear. God bless ❤️🌼

[@yamacoochie4490]

OMGGGG THANK U THIS IS VERY MUCH NEEDED FOR BEGINNERS LIKE ME ;(( pls do a series where you knit trendy sweaters/vest from pinterest and maybe...suggest some tips on adjusting what you create for viewers with bigger size hehe.

[@typicalbliss]

oh for sure the recreations are coming! aha yes I am still a one woman shop so I will try my best to add more stuff!

[@icantcomeupwithausernameno8137]

You are literally a lifesaver! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@alexl212]

We 👏🏼need👏🏼leftie👏🏼tutorials👏🏼 I’m tired of learning everything backwards 🥺 Also it’s so calming watching you knit while I’m knitting

[@TheStickCollector]

not to sound rude, but if you want to contribute, make some yourself. Help others. If I was confident enough to knit left handed, I could try to make a tutorial

[@Aardydarling]

Ok but how can you make a video about doing it if you don’t know how cuz no one’s teaching it

[@Gerbal487]

Thank you! I’m trying to learn how to knit and really needed a good tutorial. You are very good at going slow and teaching your viewers. :D

[@authenticnicks3377]

I’ve watched so many that I came here and your voice is so sweet that I accidentally got it correct by listening to you lol

[@kiwiwierdo]

Thank you for this video! I didn't know where to start knitting or what videos to start with!

[@typicalbliss]

YAY im glad it helped

[@shaila9139]

super love this tutorial

[@clairewulf]

thank you for this video. i've been crocheting since 2020 and i'm finally diving into knitting again after a long held grudge against the art. this video is perfect!

[@juls9159]

YES YES PLS MAKE THIS A SERIES!!! i badly want to start knitting but i dont know where to start :( this video is so informativee thank you!! ❤️

[@typicalbliss]

yeeeee

[@mjlunatic]

ok this is soo good ive seen a lot of videos and I was like wtf is that but now I understand everything tysm this video is just *chef kiss