Learning to Knit? We’ve Got You Covered.
If you’re new to knitting, you’ll know that mistakes happen — and that’s completely fine. Every dropped stitch, loose loop, or twisted row is part of learning.
At Yarn School, we’ve updated our Learn to Knit course to include a brand-new set of videos that show how to fix the most common beginner mistakes. Thilde takes you through each one slowly and clearly, so you can keep going with confidence and enjoy every stitch.
🎥 Watch the New “Mistakes & Fixes” Mini-Series
1. Tension how to keep your knitting even
Getting the right tension is one of the trickiest parts for beginners. In this video, Thilde shows how to hold your yarn, adjust your grip, and relax into a steady rhythm so your stitches stay smooth and even.
2. Knitting in the Wrong Direction
If you’ve accidentally turned your work the wrong way, don’t panic — it happens to everyone. This short video explains what’s gone wrong and how to get back to the right side of your knitting.
4. Splitting a Stitch
Sometimes the needle catches part of the yarn instead of the whole strand. Here’s how to recognise it, repair it neatly, and prevent it next time.
5. Losing Track of Rows
Counting rows can be confusing at first — especially with chunky yarn. Learn an easy way to spot where you are in your pattern so you can keep your project on track.
🧵 Keep Learning with Yarn School
These videos are part of the refreshed Yarn School at The Orry Mill — your complete beginner’s guide to knitting.
In Part One: Learn to Knit, you’ll discover how to:
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Cast on with the long-tail method
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Work the knit stitch in both UK and continental style
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Join a new ball of yarn, count rows, and cast off
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Finish your first project — a soft, chunky garter-stitch beanie
Everything you need is in our Complete Beginner Knitting Kit: Rowan Big Wool, 10 mm wooden needles, a darning needle, and access to all tutorials.
✨ Bonus Content
Once you’ve mastered your beanie, you’ll also receive two extra patterns — a matching cowl and scarf — plus a library of quick-fix videos for when things don’t go perfectly.
💬 Final Thoughts
Knitting is all about progress, not perfection. These mistake-fixing lessons are here to remind you that every knitter has been exactly where you are now — one stitch, one row, one small success at a time.
Ready to learn?
