Adrienne

Knitting
January 2026
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
223 - 273 yards (204 - 250 m)
One size: 82.5 cm / 32½" wide x 35 cm / 13¾" deep
English

Knit How is the classic learn-to-knit book, stocked by more independent yarn stores than any other beginner book. Now, straight from the needles of Pom Pom, comes a fresh edition of this all-time favourite, with all-new photography, a bright new design, and two new patterns!

One size: 82.5 cm / 32½“ wide x 35 cm / 13¾” deep

Yarn: Bread & Butter Yarn Co. Everyday (worsted weight; 100% merino wool; 183 m / 200 yds per 100-g / 3.5-oz skein)
Yarn A: Ballpoint (blue); 1 skein
Yarn B: Jade Cove (pale green); 1 skein
OR approx:
Yarn A: 102 m / 112 yds of worsted weight yarn
Yarn B: 102 m / 112 yds of worsted weight yarn

Gauge: 15 sts & 34 rows = 10 cm / 4” over garter stitch on 5-mm / US 8 needles after blocking

Needles: 5 mm / US 8 circular needle, of at least 60 cm / 24” length (for working a large number of stitches flat)
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions: 2 stitch markers, locking stitch marker or safety pin, tapestry needle