Welcome to Sheep, a place to learn and grow as a knitter! Whether you’re just starting out or well into your knitting journey, you’ll find beautiful knitting patterns, step-by-step tutorial videos, and inspiration to get your needles flying!
Learn with Maximum Joy and Minimal Tears
Learning to knit can be confusing and frustrating. You could read written instructions and squint at confusing diagrams, but if you’ve ever experienced the agony of knitting by illustrations, you’ll know that instructions aren’t always the best option.
That’s where Sheep & Stitch comes in. Think of it as a friendly, super enthusiastic guide who will hold your hand through the whole knitting journey.
From learning how to knit to completing your first scarf to tackling the all-important sweater, Sheep & Stitch has you covered every step of the way – and will be cheering you on with pom poms (that you can learn how to make here) with every stitch!
If you’d like to learn more about the philosophy of Sheep & Stitch and the girl behind it, check out the About page. If it’s your first time here, this page has our very best resources to get your started!
Step 1: Learn How to Knit
You’ve heard about knitting and maybe you’ve stared enviously at friends who can knit up scarves and hats. You’re ready to join their ranks! The good news is you’ve come to the right place. Check out these beginner-friendly pages, and don’t miss our ultimate Knitting for Beginners guide:
- How to Knit for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide
- How to Knit Stockinette Stitch
- 3 Common Beginner Mistakes and How to Fix Them
- How to Attach a New Ball of Yarn
Step 2: Visit the Knitting Library
If you’re looking for knitting techniques, tutorials, and step-by-step instructions for specific knit stitches, check out the Knitting Library. It’s a growing compendium of knitting knowledge. Check out the most popular posts:
- How to Longtail Cast On (traditional)
- How to Long tail cast on (thumb method)
- How Unravel Yarn the Right Way
- How to Knit in the Round for Beginners
- How to Knit with Double Pointed Needles
- How to Make Perfect Pom Poms
Step 3: Get Inspired by our Knitting Patterns
Once you know how to knit, the fun begins. A world of knitting projects await! Our Pattern Library is a collection of beginner-friendly and advanced patterns. All patterns have tutorial videos that walk you through the whole process. You’ll find scarves, hats, cowls, and even a simple raglan sweater!
- How to Knit a Scarf for Beginners
- The Big Hat (Beginner Friendly)
- The Cushy Cowl (Beginner Friendly)
- The Waffle Stitch Hat
- The Everyday Raglan
Step 4: Check Out the Blog
The Blog is where you can stay in loop about new patterns or tutorials, product reviews, fun and interesting knitting news, and other crafty DIYs. Here’s the best of the blog:
