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How to Knit
Ready to start knitting with Hoooked? Great!
Knitting is more than just loops and yarn: it’s a calm moment for yourself, a creative pause in a busy day. Whether you’ve never held knitting needles before or are picking up an old hobby, Hoooked makes it simple, fun, and 100% sustainable. So, grab your favourite Hoooked yarn, take a deep breath, and let’s start knitting together.
The Basic of Knitting
Before you begin, get comfortable with your tools. You’ll need:
- Choose a pair of knitting needles that feel comfortable in your hands.
- Pick your favourite Hoooked yarn – our RibbonXL and Zpagetti yarns are great for beginners because they’re soft, chunky and easy to handle.
- Sit somewhere bright and relaxed. Good light helps you see your stitches clearly.
Right-handed knitters: hold the needle with your cast-on stitches in your left hand, and your empty needle in your right hand.
Left-handed knitters: simply mirror this: hold your stitches on your right needle, and use your left hand to work the yarn.
There’s no wrong way to hold your needles: just find what feels natural.
How to Start: Cast On
Every knitting project begins with one simple loop.
- Make a slip-knot and place it on your needle. This is your first stitch.
- Cast on the number of stitches your pattern requires.
- Insert your working needle (right for right-handed knitters, left for left-handed knitters) into the loop, wrap the yarn around, and pull it through gently.
- Keep your stitches even — not too tight, not too loose.
Your First Stitches: Knit and Purl
Here’s where your knitting comes to life. The two basic stitches are knit and purl.
Let’s start with the knit stitch:
- Hold your needles so that your stitches rest on your main needle (left for right-handed knitters, right for left-handed knitters).
- Insert your working needle into the first stitch.
- Wrap the yarn around the tip of that needle.
- Pull the loop through and slide the old stitch off.
Well done! You've just made your first knit stitch!
The purl stitch is similar, but the yarn stays in front of your needles. These two stitches form the foundation of all knitting patterns.
Once you’ve mastered both, you can create any pattern you like!
Shape Your Piece: Increase and Decrease
As you keep going, your fabric begins to take form — soft, flexible, and full of character.
To make it wider, you’ll increase stitches. To make it narrower, you’ll decrease stitches (like knitting two together). These simple steps let you create sleeves, curves, and edges with shape and style.
Bind off (Finish your Edge)
When your project reaches the right size, it’s time to finish neatly.
- Knit two stitches.
- Lift the first stitch over the second and off the needle.
- Knit one more and repeat until one loop remains.
- Cut your yarn, leaving about a 10cm tail. Gently pull it through.
You’ve finished your first knitted piece — congratulations!
Care for Your Piece
Your handmade creation deserves love and care. Wash it gently, reshape it while damp, and dry it flat.
All Hoooked yarns are made from recycled textiles, so your knitting is both soft on the skin and kind to the planet.
Start with a DIY Project
Once you’ve mastered the basics, try one of our Hoooked DIY Knitting Kits.
Each kit includes everything you need — recycled yarn, knitting needles, and a simple pattern.
Start with a soft scarf, a chunky cushion, or a cosy tote bag — perfect beginner projects to build your confidence.
Knitting with Hoooked is about more than just stitches — it’s about slowing down, creating something beautiful, and connecting with yourself. Each loop you make is a small act of love — for your craft, for your planet, and for your peace of mind.
So grab your needles, trust your hands, and enjoy every stitch. Hoooked is here to guide you, every step of the way.
