Cecelia

Knitting
January 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
250 yards (229 m)
1 (2, 3)
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!

Sizes: 1 (2, 3)

Finished circumference at widest point: 18 (19.5, 21.5) cm / 7 (7¾, 8½)“

Finished length: 19 cm / 7½“

Yarn: The Uncommon Thread Merino DK (DK / light worsted weight; 100% superwash extrafine merino wool; 200 m / 220 yds per 100-g / 3.5-oz skein)

Shade: Fe203 (orange) OR Attic Room (brown) OR
Confetti (gray); 1 skein
OR approx 115 (127, 139) m / 126 (139, 152) yds of DK /
light worsted weight yarn

Gauge: 20 sts & 30 rows = 10 cm / 4” over stockinette
stitch on 4-mm / US 6 needles after blocking

Needles: 4 mm / US 6 knitting needles
4.5 mm / US 7 knitting needles for bind-off (optional)
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct
gauge after blocking.

Notions: Tapestry needle