Practical Knitting Patterns and Lessons
This is the knitting hub at PurlsAndPixels. Everything here is built to teach clearly, reduce frustration, and help you make things you actually use. No fluff, no pressure, and no guessing what comes next.
If you are learning to knit for the first time, teaching a child, or looking for well-tested patterns that work, you are in the right place.
Use this page to pick your path:
- Learn to Knit: free step-by-step lessons for adults.
- Kids’ Knitting Guide: slower pacing, smaller projects, and kid-friendly wording.
- Knitting Patterns: the free pattern library, plus the complete pattern index.
How to Use This Page
This page is a map. Start where you are, and skip what you do not need.
- Brand new: start with Learn to Knit.
- Knitting with kids: start with the Kids’ Knitting Guide.
- Ready for projects: begin with Free Knitting Patterns, then browse the full Knitting Patterns index.
Learn to Knit (Start Here)
These lessons are written for adults who want clear explanations and predictable results. Each skill builds on the last, so you are never guessing what comes next.
- Gather Your Supplies
Start with tools that make learning easier, not harder.
Beginner Knitting Materials - Make Your First Stitches
Slipknot and long-tail cast on, shown slowly and clearly.
Slipknot
Long Tail Cast On - Learn Knit and Purl
Every pattern is built from these two stitches.
Knit Stitch
Purl Stitch - Follow the Full Lesson Series
All lessons, listed in order, at your own pace.
Learn to Knit Index
Kids’ Knitting Guide
This guide is designed for kids who want to knit without being rushed or overwhelmed. Lessons move slower, projects are smaller, and instructions are written for learning.
Start with the first lesson, then follow the projects in order.
Knitting Patterns
Choose a pattern that matches your current skill level and your actual life. These patterns are written to be readable, practical, and finishable.
Quick beginner wins:
- Garter Stitch Washcloth
- Beginner Knit Scarf
- Two-Color Garter Stitch Washcloth
- Chunky Knit Coaster
- Coffee Cup Cozy
Start with the free library: All Free Knitting Patterns
Want everything (free + deluxe) organized in one place? Visit: Knitting Patterns Index
Knitting Books by Liz Chandler
If you prefer a single reference, these books collect the full system in print:
- Liz Chandler’s Knitting Guide: a structured knitting textbook with lessons and practical patterns.
- Knitting the Simple Things: a pattern-only collection for knitters who already know the basics.
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Subscribers receive the free Knitting Starter Kit and updates when new lessons or patterns are published.
- A printable beginner pattern
- A quick-start stitch cheat sheet
- Matching video tutorials
This site is built to teach, not rush. Use what you need, and skip the rest.