Want to Make Your Own Sweater This Fall? Here Are 10 Awesome Knitting Kits For Beginners

After Tom Daley went viral for his amazing knitting during the Olympics — can I please buy this cardigan? — we've had a sudden urge to pick up some needles and create something soft and cozy ourselves. Handmade scarves, headbands, and blankets — it all sounds great! If you want to dive into the world of knitting, there are plenty of easy kits to help you get started. Many of these include knitting needles, yarn, patterns, and either written or video instructions so you can become a pro in no time. Who knows? Maybe the 2024 Olympics will have a knitting category you can enter! Either way, you'll gain valuable skills, tap into your creative side, and make something to cherish, which is basically the same as winning a gold medal. Check out a few of our favorite beginner knitting kits in the slides ahead.

Wool and the Gang Tender Loving Clutch Beginner Knitting Kit
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Wool and the Gang Tender Loving Clutch Beginner Knitting Kit

The Wool and the Gang Tender Loving Clutch Beginner Knitting Kit ($52) is not your grandma's knitting kit. Everyone will be dying to know where you bought this chic clutch purse, but little do they know you made it with your own two hands. This kit comes with a ball of soft jersey yarn, a pattern, 10mm knitting needles, a sewing needle, two trigger rings, and a Made by Me label.

Knifty Knittings Beginner Knitting Kit
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Knifty Knittings Beginner Knitting Kit

The beautiful, handmade Knifty Knittings Beginner Knitting Kit ($50) teaches you all the basics of knitting. It contains all the tools you need to knit your first scarf: two skeins of Lion Brand wool yarn, one pair of 10mm knitting needles, one jumbo yarn needle, and written pattern — as well as access to six short tutorial videos.

We Are Knitters Clyd Blanket Knitting Kit
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We Are Knitters Clyd Blanket Knitting Kit

Stay warm with this snuggly We Are Knitters Clyd Blanket Knitting Kit ($47, originally $63). Yes, even beginners can make their own blanket with the help of this easy-to-understand kit, which includes three skeins of petite wool in aquamarine, 8mm wooden knitting needles, a knitter's sewing needle, an embroidered label, and the pattern.

Mindfulknits Store Mindfulness Beginner’s Knitting Kit
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Mindfulknits Store Mindfulness Beginner’s Knitting Kit

Learn how to knit with the Mindfulknits Store Mindfulness Beginner's Knitting Kit ($22). It includes four 50-gram balls of colorful yarn, 5mm bamboo circular knitting needles, a plastic yarn needle, and a pattern booklet ebook.

We Are Knitters Melvoin Cardigan Knitting Kit
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We Are Knitters Melvoin Cardigan Knitting Kit

If you love cardigans as much as Taylor Swift, you'll want to check out this We Are Knitters kit. The Melvoin Cardigan Knitting Kit ($122, originally $157) is ideal for beginners, so you don't have to be a knitting expert to tackle this cozy cardi. Use six skeins of multicolored wool, 15 mm wooden knitting needles, a knitter's sewing needle, an embroidered label, and a pattern to make your new favorite cardigan.

Wool and the Gang Can You Feel It Cushion Beginner Knitting Kit
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Wool and the Gang Can You Feel It Cushion Beginner Knitting Kit

Knit a gorgeous throw pillow for your couch with the Wool and the Gang Can You Feel it Cushion Beginner Knitting Kit ($59). You can choose from over 40 different colors of wool, and the kit will also include one pair of 15mm knitting needles, one sewing needle, and an easy-to-use pattern.

Learn to Knit Club: The Scarf Kit
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Learn to Knit Club: The Scarf Kit

Make your own fall scarf with this fun Learn to Knit Club: The Scarf Kit ($19, originally $22). It comes with four neutral yarn colors, 4.5mm knitting needles, a yarn needle, and an instruction booklet designed for beginners.

Boye I Taught Myself to Knit Kit
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Boye I Taught Myself to Knit Kit

Complete 18 different knitting projects with the Boye I Taught Myself to Knit Kit ($13). It comes with two pairs of knitting needles, two tapestry yarn needles, two point protectors, a cable needle, a stitch holder, a stitch counter, a knit gauge, and stitch markers.

Thoughtful Stitch Knitting Kit for Beginners
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Thoughtful Stitch Knitting Kit for Beginners

Create your own dishcloth with the Thoughtful Stitch Knitting Kit for Beginners ($24). It comes with bamboo knitting needles, soft yarn, and easy-to-read instructions.

Luca Pom Hat Knitting Kit
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Luca Pom Hat Knitting Kit

Knit hats are adorable, and they keep you cozy in the winter months. This Luca Pom Hat Knitting Kit ($45) comes with chunky wool in teal and stone, 10mm bamboo knitting needles, a sewing needle, basic knitting instructions, and the pom hat pattern.

BCMRUN Store Knitting Needle Set
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BCMRUN Store Knitting Needle Set

Be prepared to knit anything with the BCMRUN Store Knitting Needle Set ($13, originally $14). This comes with 11 pairs of full-size knitting needles, ranging from size 2mm to size 8mm. It also includes 10 stitch markers, a knitting needles bag, and a measuring tape. And with the extra-long needles that are clearly marked, beginners can get comfortable with the tools in no time.

Boye Yarn Knitting for Beginners Kit
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Boye Yarn Knitting for Beginners Kit

Can't decide on one project? The Boye Yarn Knitting for Beginners Kit ($15) keeps it simple. It comes with two pairs of knitting needles in different colors to tell them apart, one yarn needle, five stitch markers, one fabric measuring tape, and nine different patterns to create.

Knittorious Beginners Knitting Kit
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Knittorious Beginners Knitting Kit

Knit your own chunky headband with this Knittorious Beginners Knitting Kit ($34). You get to choose your favorite two colors of yarn (which is enough to make two headbands!), and the kit also comes with knitting needles, one large-eyed tapestry needle, a pattern, and a link with how-to videos.

Comfy Sunday Co DIY Blanket Making Kit
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Comfy Sunday Co DIY Blanket Making Kit

Knit without the needles with this amazing Comfy Sunday Co DIY Blanket Making Kit ($44, originally $49). This beginner kit comes with incredibly soft chenille yarn, scissors, soft measuring tape, a branded leather label, instructions, access to an online video tutorial, and a cute tote to hold it all.