Do you also wish to explore the world of fiber arts but feel a little unsure about where to begin? Don’t worry! Symfonie Yarns is your perfect partner to get started with confidence and style, whether you're drawn to the intricate charm of either knitting crochet.
The Ultimate Choice
For your first projects, we recommend using the enchanting shade Mint in Viva for knitting and luxurious Honey in Luna. These beautiful and lighter shades will allow for a seamless first experience whilst adding grace to your projects.
Gather your tools
We suggest J’adore cubic needles for a comfortable grip and unhindered knitting flow. Grab a pair of scissors and blunt-end yarn needle too while you’re at it. And a skein of premium DK weight Viva yarn- that’s practically all you need to start crafting magic!
Simple Knit Square
To start off, you'll first need to cast on, creating loops on the needle that will later form your fabric. We suggest two beginner-friendly options: the wrap cast on and the knit cast on. Practice these techniques until you feel comfortable—remember, this skill will be used in every knitting project you undertake.
It’s Go time
Once you've cast on your stitches in your preferres method (try around 20 for starters), it's time to start knitting! Hold the needles in a way that feels most natural to you. Insert the right needle into the stitch at the top of the left needle, wrap the yarn counterclockwise around the right needle, and pull the loop through. Repeat this process across all stitches.
Keep Knitting
Turning your work, continue knitting subsequent rows in the same manner. When you complete a row, turn the work over, ensuring the bumpy side of the stitches you just knitted is visible. Keep knitting until your piece forms a square, aiming for roughly 38 rows. Feel free to adjust the length as desired, for whatever creative project you have in mind.
Finishing Touches
Now’s the time to bind off or cast off. Knit two stitches in the normal way and use your left-hand needle to pass the first stitch over the second one, leaving one stitch on the right needle. Repeat until you have only one stitch left. Cut the yarn, leaving a six-inch tail, thread it through the loop, and pull it tight. While optional, weaving in the ends with a yarn needle or crochet hook will give your project a polished finish.
Using Your Creation
Your practice piece, although meant for learning, can still find practical use! Use it as a coaster or create multiples to stitch together into a bag, table runner, or scarf. Keep knitting to create a longer piece and voilà— your first scarf is in the making!
Now let’s talk crochet! With Luna’s superior quality Merino and Silk blend at your side, you’ll end up with a beautiful finished piece that shimmers in light. For this easy granny square pattern, you'll only need to know how to double crochet and make a chain stitch. Exciting, right?
Materials: You'll need a crochet hook that corresponds to Luna yarn’s size; the recommended size is 2½-3mm (US C-D). Also required is a pair of scissors and a blunt-end yarn needle.
Round 1
Start by chaining 3 stitches (counts as the 1st double crochet). In the third chain from the hook, double crochet twice, forming the 1st dc cluster group. Continue by chaining 2 (creating the first corner), and work 3 double crochets into the same space as the previous stitches (2nd dc cluster). Repeat this pattern for the other three corners, each consisting of 3 double crochets and separated by chain-2 spaces. To finish the round, slip stitch to the top of the initial chain-3.
Round 2
Begin with a chain of 3 stitches, counting as the first double crochet. Work 2 double crochets into the last chain-2 space from the previous round (the one directly below the chain-3). Create chain-2 spaces between clusters as follows: In the next chain-2 space, work 3 double crochets, chain 2, and 3 double crochets in the same space. Repeat this pattern across all chain-2 spaces. When reaching the starting chain-2 corner space, work 3 double crochets and chain 2. Finally, slip stitch to the top of the initial chain-3 to complete the round.
Round 3
Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet). Work 2 double crochets into the last chain-2 space from the previous round (the one directly below the chain-3). Begin the sequence: Chain 2, work 3 double crochets into the next chain-2 space. Then chain 2, and work 3 more double crochets in the same space. Repeat this sequence until reaching the starting corner. At the final corner, chain 2, work 3 double crochets, chain 2, and then slip stitch to the top of the initial chain-3 to complete the round.
Finishing Your Granny Square
To enlarge your granny square, you can continue by adding more rounds following the established pattern. To finish, pull the yarn through the last loop, leaving a six-inch tail, and cut with scissors. Weave in the loose ends using a yarn needle. Optionally, consider blocking your granny square to ensure evenness around its edges and to maintain a true square shape.
Show Off Your Work!
Voila! You've crafted your first crochet masterpiece. Show off your creation proudly! Whether it's perfect or not, celebrate your accomplishment.
With Symfonie Yarns’ premium range, your creative options are endless. The feeling of finishing your first crafting project is truly magical, isn’t it? Keep practicing and you’ll be a pro in no time!
