Beginners Hub

crafting made simple

Beginners
Hub

Start your crafting journey right here with Stitch & Story. Discover tutorials, tips, and the perfect all-in-one kit for you to explore your creative side. Our modern approach to self-care empowers you to take time for yourself and make something that’s truly unique.

1

Choose your kit

Find your perfect match with our range of knitting and crochet kits.

2

Take your first steps

Learn the basics with our video tutorials and handy guides.

3

Enjoy the experience

The most important part of every crafter's journey.

1

Choose your kit

Find your perfect match with our range of knitting and crochet kits.

2

Take your first steps

Learn the basics with our video tutorials and handy guides.

3

Enjoy the experience

The most important part of every crafter's journey.

The perfect
place to start

"I’ve never knitted before so this was a really brilliant little project to start with! The instructions are easy to follow and the result looked lovely. I love using mine!"

- Jessica T

Shop Cup Cosy Mini Knitting Kit

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Video tutorials

Our step-by-step knitting and crochet videos will help you master basic techniques, one stitch at a time.

0:59

HOW TO CREATE A SLIP KNOT

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3:22

HOW TO CREATE A TWO NEEDLE CAST ON (CO)

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4:52

HOW TO CREATE A LONG TAIL CAST ON (CO)

View video tutorial

1:32

HOW TO CREATE A KNIT STITCH (K)

View video tutorial

1:26

HOW TO CREATE A purl STITCH (p)

View video tutorial

1:18

HOW TO CREATE garter stitch

View video tutorial

Our Kit Levels

From complete beginner, to intermediate.
Read more about the skills and techniques you’ll learn at each kit level.

Tips for Beginners

Our step-by-step knitting and crochet videos will help you master basic techniques, one stitch at a time.

20 KNITTING AND CROCHET TERMS FROM CAL TO YARNIE

THE LANGUAGE OF PATTERNS - DECODING REPEATS

7 USES FOR LEFTOVER YARN

4 WAYS TO ADJUST A PATTERN USING YARN WITH DIFFERENT LOT NUMBERS

TO SWATCH OR NOT TO SWATCH - THE IMPORTANCE OF GAUGE

4 KNITTING NEEDLE/CROCHET HOOK MATERIALS & WHY WE CHOSE BAMBOO

Let's Get Started!

Here’s a few of our much-loved beginner kits - which one is your perfect match?
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our friend?

Join a whole community of crafters by following @stitchandstory and share your creations with us using #StitchAndStory - we bet they look awesome.

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