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You will be making

Cup Cosy Mini 
Knitting Kit

  • Beginner
  • 0-6 Hours

This cute beginner kit is ideal if you’re new to 
knitting and want to test the waters before 
committing to a big project or are looking for a 
fun mini craft gift.

Before you start

Have you got 
everything you need?

You will need

  • 1 x 25g S&S The Pure Wool (100% wool)

  • Pair of 10mm bamboo knitting needles, extra short (13cm)

  • Sewing needle

  • Cup Cosy pattern including basic knitting instructions

The first step

Have you done 
your swatch?

Your video tutorial playlist for

Cup Cosy Mini 
Knitting Kit

As you go through your pattern you will 
encounter the techniques shown in these 
video tutorials. We suggest watching each 
video a couple of times, and remember, 
practice makes perfect!

  • HOW TO CREATE A SLIP KNOT

    A slip knot is the first step in casting on for most knitting projects. In this video we will show you how to create a slip knot.

  • HOW TO CREATE A TWO NEEDLE CAST ON (CO)

    The two needle cast on (CO) emulates a knit stitch and is a popular beginner method of casting on. In this video we will show you how to cast on using the two needle method.

  • HOW TO CREATE A KNIT STITCH (K)

    The knit stitch (K) is the first basic stitch to learn and is used in all patterns. A stitch that has been knitted will have a 'V' at its base. In this video we will show you how to create a knit stitch.

  • HOW TO CREATE GARTER STITCH

    Garter stitch is the most basic of all stitch patterns and is created by knitting every row. It is a reversible fabric that has the same pattern of ridges on both sides. In this video we will show you how to create garter stitch.

  • DROPPED A STITCH (CORRECTING A MISTAKE)

    In this video we will show you how to easily pick up a dropped stitch.

  • HOW TO CORRECT A MISTAKE (UNDO A KNIT STITCH)

    In this video we will show you how to reverse a knit stitch when you have knit a stitch instead of purling.

  • HOW TO CAST OFF / BIND OFF (BO)

    Cast off, or bind off, is an essential part of finishing any knitting project. In this video we will show you how to cast off using the standard method.

  • HOW TO WEAVE IN LOOSE ENDS

    Weaving in is an important part of finishing any knitting project. In this video we will show you how to weave in ends by threading the sewing needle over and under the bars on the wrong side of stocking stitch fabric.

Any Problems?

We’re here to help from your first slip knot to binding off and everything in-between

Contact Us

If your kit hasn’t arrived in the expected timeframe, or if you are missing parts, please contact our customer care team at

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Why Make a Swatch?

A swatch is a square piece of knitting used to work out whether 
you’re stitching as tightly - or as loosely! - as a pattern describes.