A beginner pattern for knitting a fuzzy scarf, using a 1x1 ribbing pattern, with a fancy edge, and 1 cake of Caron’s Latte Cakes yarn from Michaels.

A beginner pattern for knitting an infinity scarf using 1 skein of Universal Yarn’s Bamboo Bloom Handpaints.

A beginner pattern for knitting a large comfy hat using Lion Brand Hometown Super Bulky yarn.

There are a ton of resources to teach someone new how to knit. To prep you for the basic beginners’ videos already out there, this post is about the prework for knowing basic knitting terms, vocabulary, and mistakes to watch out for.