Every knitter has to start his or her love affair with yarn somewhere: as a beginner. Yes, every knitter out there was, at some point in his or her life, unsure of what to do with two sticks and a bit of yarn. The good news is that, with a bit of patience and practice, you are fully capable of one day knitting sweaters, complete with lace edging, without breaking into a sweat. One of the difficulties in knitting for beginners is finding patterns that are suited to their skill level. For those who are completely new to knitting, easy knitting patterns for beginners can be surprisingly difficult to find. This collection of patterns is intended for those just learning how to knit; with the help of these knitting patterns for beginners, you’ll be able to build your skills and confidence as a knitter.