How to Knit: Stopping and Starting

Learn how to get back on track after you’ve put your knitting down for a while, with our easy-to-follow video.

Learn how to get back on track after you’ve put your knitting down for a while, with our easy-to-follow video.

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Learn how to get back on track after you’ve put your knitting down for a while, with our easy-to-follow video.

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Level: Beginner
Craft: Knitting
Type: Technique

Step by Step

How to Stop and Start Your Knitting - Step 1

Step 1

It is always good to stop knitting at the end of a complete row.

How to Stop and Start Your Knitting - Step 2

Step 2

When continuing, make sure your yarn is hanging in the right direction.

How to Stop and Start Your Knitting - Step 3

Step 3

What happens when you stop knitting in the middle of a row? Where the yarn is joined to, make sure that needle is held in your right hand.

How to Stop and Start Your Knitting - Step 4

Step 4

If you want to put your knitting away, make sure you push your stitches far away from the ends of the needle so they don’t fall off.

How to Stop and Start Your Knitting - Step 5

Step 5

Pouches are a great way to store your knitting and transport it safely.