This pattern is part of a guided “Learn to Knit” series designed by an elementary teacher. Each successive facecloth pattern in the series builds on previous skills in the tiniest increments, making the daunting challenge of learning how to knit accessible. While it is best to pair this guide with the hands-on advice of a knitting shop or friendly neighbourhood knitter, each skill has multiple links to YouTube videos so that you can learn on your own or review lessons when your guide isn’t available.

If you’ve ever tried to teach someone to knit and been at a loss for where to start or where to go next, this series removes that mental puzzle and allows you to focus on what you do best: knit. You can share this guide with your learner so they can access the tutorial links to practice when you aren’t available.

In this pattern, you will learn to knit garter stitch, which is a texture made by knitting every row. Garter stitch creates a very textured, squishy fabric that wants to lie flat. It is the most basic of knitting textures and is used frequently in projects.

Pre-requisite Skills: none

New Skills:
cast on (CO)
knit stitch (k)
bind off (BO)
weave in ends