#79 // Things I wish I knew when I started knitting again...

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Have you ever picked up your knitting needles, only to feel completely overwhelmed? I get it—when I restarted knitting after 20 years, I made so many mistakes and struggled with things that could have been so much easier if I had known a few key things. In today’s episode, I’m sharing everything I wish I had known when I picked up knitting again—so you don’t have to learn the hard way! Whether you’re a total beginner or coming back to knitting after a long break, this episode is packed with insights to help you knit with confidence. 🎉 Exciting news! Enrollment is officially OPEN for my Knitting Made Simple workshop happening on March 12 and 14! If you want to learn knitting the easy way, with step-by-step guidance and hands-on support, this is your chance. Spots are limited, so grab yours now! Sign up here → www.theknittingmamas.com/workshop In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why perfection isn’t the goal—and what to focus on instead ✔️ The best beginner-friendly yarn and needles (so you don’t struggle unnecessarily!) ✔️ How to decode knitting lingo so abbreviations don’t hold you back ✔️ Why mistakes are totally normal (and how to fix them!) ✔️ How learning with a community makes knitting so much easier Resources & Links Mentioned: 🧶 Beginner-Friendly Supplies can be found in the FREE knitting cheatsheet (also includes a glossary): 🎉 Want to Learn to Knit with Step-by-Step Help? Join my Knitting Made Simple workshop on March 12 or 14! This live workshop will walk you through everything you need to know, with hands-on guidance and a recording you can keep. Spots are limited, so sign up now! 👉 Register here: https://www.theknittingmamas.com/workshop Let’s Connect! 📲 Follow me on Instagram → @theknittingmamas_ 🎙️ Subscribe to the Podcast → www.theknittingmamas.com/podcast 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Join my free Facebook community → www.theknittingmamas.com/group 🎧 Loved this episode? Screenshot and share it on Instagram—tag me @theknittingmamas_ so I can cheer you on in your knitting journey! ✨ Until next time, happy knitting! ✨

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Have you ever picked up your knitting needles, only to feel completely overwhelmed? I get it—when I restarted knitting after 20 years, I made so many mistakes and struggled with things that could have been so much easier if I had known a few key...

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