#79 // Things I wish I knew when I started knitting again (after 20 years)

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?

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✨ Until next time, happy knitting! ✨