There’s a little more than to go in 2025, but it’s not too late to learn something new. Whether you picked up your first pair of knitting needles years ago or just learned to cast on stitches last month, there’s always something new and exciting to learn. And, we would like to help you make the days of the year count. You can work on the techniques for your holiday gift-making or simply practice them in your free time. Challenge yourself, grab your knitting needles, a favorite skein of yarn, or just get out your yarn stash. Here are seven knitting techniques you can still learn this year.
1. Knitting in the Round
A rite of passage for every knitter, knitting in the round is the easiest way for seamless sweaters, hats, and of course, those socks. No sewing up at the end. If you’ve not given it a try, this is your chance. Explore circular needles - fixed circular needles, or interchangeable circular needles, or double-pointed needles.
DPNs are handy for the smallest circumference to necklines and more. You just need a little practice and patience in handling those multiple needles. With circular needles, you can choose the magic loop method or choose mini needle tips or lengths.
Also read: The Ultimate Small Circular Knitting Guide
2. Brioche Knitting
Well, it’s a knitting technique that is easy to master. Perfect for winters, with squishy reversible fabric, Brioche works for quick-knit shawls, scarves, cowls and hats. This one is also handy to learn as it can be counted amongst the warmest knit stitches. Plus, it looks really bold and professional!
Brioche may look complicated at first, but it is a simple rhythm: yarn overs and slipped stitches. You can also explore our guide on knitting brioche in easy steps. For starters, work with one color and then give it a try with two colors. With a few hours in hand, you can easily get a small project done and master the technique.
We’ve a short tutorial too—https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SMhO3-RuAYw.
3. Mosaic Knitting
Let’s assume you are the biggest fan of colorwork but hate juggling multiple strands at once; then Mosaic knitting is your new best friend. You can master the technique and have a quick-knit scarf or shawl.
While there are endless mosaic patterns from simple stripes to intricate details, the knitting techniques involve only one color per row and slip stitches. To dive into details, head to our blog on how to knit mosaic colorwork.
4. Continental Knitting
Many times, knitters struggle with tension, which tempts them to take a break from the knitting needles. However, a handy solution is changing your knitting style. With Continental knitting style, you learn something new, plus get rid of strain in your hands and wrists. Many knitters admit that Continental knitting is faster and smoother. In fact, the current record for the fastest knitting speed, as reported by Guinness World Records, held by Hazel Tindall, who knitted 262 stitches in 3 minutes, knits Shetland style, which is quite similar to Continental knitting!
The trick: the yarn leading to the ball is held in the left hand (like in the English or “throwing” style), similar to how crocheters work. This method minimizes movement and the stitches work faster and smoothly. Start with a simple stockinette project and give your hands time to adjust and in a few days, you’ll become a pro.
Also read: How to Knit Continental Style
5. Lace Knitting
Break the stereotype that only advanced knitters can manage lace knitting. The simple trick is yarn overs (to create holes) and decreases (to shape the design). Work on a simple pattern, give it a try with sections in your scarf or shawl. Lace also works with a usual DK yarn or worsted-weight paired with a knitting needle size bigger.
Choose smooth stainless steel knitting needles or sleek carbon fiber ones. Use a lifeline (a thin contrasting thread run through a safe row) to save your work in case you need to fix mistakes. With KnitPro interchangeable needle tips, you get the lifeline hole to help you experiment.
Also read: Getting started with Lace Knitting
6. Double Knitting
Well, this is a knitting technique that seems like magic. Perfect on both sides, no wrong side, no messy floats! Double knitting uses two yarns at once and creates a reversible fabric with opposite colors on each side. The fabric is thicker and warmer, the perfect fit for those winter scarves, cowls and even hats.
Also read: Double Knitting for Beginners
7. Combining Techniques
Experimenting is one of the handiest knitting techniques you can learn in 2025. Lace borders on brioche scarves, mosaic colorwork on hats and more. Combining techniques lets you create something entirely your own. Make sections of lace and double knitting in the same pattern!
With these knitting techniques, lessons learnt and mastered, you can get ready for a creative 2026. Knitting projects, fun and unique. Subscribe to our newsletter or keep your eye on our social media for interesting crafting tips and techniques!
