Kristine

Knitting
January 2026
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
195 - 219 yards (178 - 200 m)
One size: 78 cm / 30¾" wide x 34.5 cm / 13½" deep (excluding edging)
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: 78 cm / 30¾“ wide x 34.5 cm / 13½” deep (excluding edging)

Yarn: Bread & Butter Yarn Co. Everyday (worsted weight; 100% merino wool; 183 m / 200 yds per 100-g / 3.5-oz skein)
Shade: Ballpoint; 1 skein
OR approx 178 m / 195 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