You’ve been knitting for a while now. Despite everything, your practice and efforts, your work doesn’t seem clean or polished yet! Even with a fully loaded kit for knitting, something always seems to be missing.

Don’t get disheartened.

The journey toward knitting is a long one. You have all the time to perfect your skills and craft. There’s no rush! But some days, you might need a little assistance to keep yourself going. So, to help you improve quickly, there are habits you can adapt and exercise in your knitting routine.

Get your knitting kits as we are about to get cracking on the list of habits valuable in refining your knitting game.

Habit 1 – Complete the Row 

A common mistake observed in beginners. They tend to leave a row unfinished for a while. Once they pick it up again, the knitting is in the wrong direction. Plus, it’s too late before the mistake comes to notice. It can’t be rectified anymore. This needs to stop ASAP! Always complete your rows before setting the knitting aside.

Habit 2 – Pause and Appreciate 

Often, in a hurry to finish a new piece, we forget to acknowledge how far we have come. Slight pauses, while you work help in reflection. Look at the work you have done throughout, the stitches you’ve knit. This way, you notice your improvements, skills, accomplishments, and mistakes you might want to fix on later.

Habit 3 – Pick the suitable yarn 

A reason why some of your knitting pieces are not working out could be your choice of yarn. Choosing suitable yarn in the correct weight is essential for a new knitting project. The weight of a knitting yarn varies anywhere from zero to seven. This weight is a unit to measure the thickness of yarn that can help you in yarn substitution and selecting the correct yarn for you. If you are unsure of what weight your yarn is – try wraps per inch ruler – like our free printable knitting graph paper one.

Right fiber content is another crucial point to consider. You want to get the fiber content close to the original yarn mentioned. It will help you get accurate results in the end.

Note: If a pattern calls for wool, you require animal fiber like wool from alpaca, yak, or cashmere. If the pattern needs cotton yarn, go ahead with cotton or cotton blend, linen, silk, or bamboo.

Habit 4 – Stay Organized

Knitting is a delicate art. Any snag or tug might ruin your masterpiece completely. Prevent these mishaps by using a knitting tote or organizer. Keep your work clean, tidy, and tangle-free! You can also use this bag to store your needles and other supplies.

Habit 5  – Keep a Knitting Journal 

When you are a beginner, you tend to leave hobbies as quickly as you pick them up. Eventually, you lose track of your progress in projects. Never forget where you stand while knitting – keep a journal. It will help keep track of your progress, where you left off and what should be your next step.

Now, resume your knitting with confidence!

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