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Do you want to learn to knit? Maybe you don't have someone nearby to watch over you? Knitting instruction books for beginners could be another way of getting to grips with the basics of this hobby. Although there are many helpful YouTube tutorial videos, some of us like to have a photo or set of instructions to carefully study. Whichever way you like to learn, books can be really useful when learning a new skill like knitting.

There are many books from which to make your choice. Here are 5 that I think would be helpful for people just starting out.


The books I have chosen will benefit those new to the hobby. They will help you to master the basic techniques needed that lay the foundations. Readers will find them handy because they also offer starter projects to make. After all the real reason we want to knit is to make things!

They also have handy references and guides that you will find yourself going back to again and again. The photos and images are inspirational too.


My choices have been based on providing help to newcomers to the hobby.

First Time Knitting Absolute Beginners Guide Learn by Doing
First Time Knitting Absolute Beginners Guide Learn by Doing



How to Knit A Complete Guide for Absolute Beginners
How to Knit A Complete Guide for Absolute Beginners



Knitting for Beginners A to Z guide to have you knitting in 3 days
Knitting for Beginners A to Z guide to have you knitting in 3 days



A book with pictures patterns and techniques to learn how to knit from the basics to a skilled knitter
A book with pictures patterns and techniques to learn how to knit from the basics to a skilled knitter



Knit Step by Step 200 Techniques and Stitch Patterns
Knit Step by Step 200 Techniques and Stitch Patterns