It’s time to raid your knitting basket. We love the look of these mismatched color-block patterns, and you just need two skeins of yarn in different but coordinating colors. If you’re new to knitting, ...

Even if you’re using circular needles to work this technique on a flat piece, garter stitch is a dream. Check out our guide to knitting with circular needles here.

She advises that circular needles are recommended for knitting in the round, especially for hats, as they are easier to work with than straight needles.