How to knit. An introduction for absolutely beginners, using the ‘English’ knitting method.

How to knit for a complete beginner. In this video I'll talk about yarn choice and needle choice before diving in to show you how to knit. I'll use the simplest cast on, a knitted cast on, which is the easiest to pick up for new knitters. Then we'll dive into knitting. I'd love to know how you get on with this video. Please remember to subscribe so you find me again, and get my future videos. Contents: 00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Which knitting needles to choose 02:39 - Yarn choice for beginners 05:49 - Thickness of yarn vs needle size 08:00 - Words of encouragement x 08:29 - Casting on 08:58 - Slip knot and tensionning 10:06 - Knitted cast on 12:04 - Knitting - the knit stitch and the first row 15:12 - Knitting row 2 16:10 - Row 3 and the fabric you've created 17:04 - Dropping stitches. Why you need to cast off 18:10 - Basic cast off (or bind off) 21:16 - Wrapping up