With thousands of knitting patterns available online, choosing the right project can feel overwhelming. SarahMo's Knitting Journey provides a structured pathway that helps you navigate the world of knitting patterns with confidence, choosing projects that match your skills while supporting your continued growth.  SarahMo is starting out and more patterns will be available soon, but these patterns help you learn the basics step by step.

Learning a new knitting technique can sometimes feel daunting, especially when you're tackling it for the first time. That's why SarahMo patterns are supported by detailed tutorials, videos and additional guidance designed to break techniques down into manageable steps and help you build confidence as you learn.

Rather than simply providing a pattern and expecting you to work everything out yourself, the SarahMo Knitting Journey is designed to support your learning and help you continue moving forward, whatever stage of knitting you're currently enjoying.

Choosing a knitting pattern can feel confusing when labels such as “easy” or “advanced” do not tell you very much. The SarahMo knitting levels give you a clearer pathway, by highlighting what each pattern will cover so you can navigate your way to help you choose where to start or what to knit next.

Begin by thinking about the knitting skills you can already complete comfortably and the areas in which you would welcome a little more guidance. All SarahMo patterns will highlight what they will cover to help you choose the right level.  Each pattern will build on the previous one.

Not at all—the Knitting Journey is a guide, not a set of rules. If you are completely new to knitting, Level 1 will get you started, while self-taught knitters may find that their existing knitting experience places them further along the Journey.

No, you are welcome to move through the knitting levels in the way that feels right for you. You might move forwards when you are ready for a new challenge or return to a familiar level when you would simply like a peaceful, confidence-building project.

Many knitting patterns assume you already know how to complete the techniques they contain. SarahMo patterns are written differently. They provide additional guidance, detailed technique explanations and supporting tutorials to help you learn new skills with confidence rather than simply following instructions.

The goal is not just to help you finish a project, but to help you become a more knowledgeable and confident knitter. Every pattern is part of the broader SarahMo Knitting Journey, supporting your learning, building your confidence and helping you understand the techniques that will take you to the next level.

SarahMo's Knitting Journey is designed for anyone who wants a clearer and more structured way to progress their knitting skills. Beginners gain guidance, confidence and a place to start, while intermediate and advanced knitters benefit from a framework that helps them continue developing new techniques and choosing projects with purpose.

Of course, and you may be surprised by how quickly familiar skills return once the needles are back in your hands. Choose a knitting level that feels comfortable at first, give yourself time to refresh forgotten techniques and move forwards whenever your confidence is ready.

No, it is just a structured path to help knitters (especially beginners) navigate their progress. It is a flexible pathway of graded knitting patterns that allows you to learn through making, practice at your own pace and enjoy every project without pressure.

SarahMo's Knitting Journey is designed for any knitter who wants guidance on where to start, what to knit next and how to continue developing their skills. It provides a structured pathway through the often-overwhelming world of knitting patterns, helping knitters choose projects that suit their current level while learning new techniques along the way.

Every pattern is positioned within the Journey and supported by detailed instructions, tutorials and videos, so knitters can learn with confidence rather than feeling left to work everything out on their own.

Welcome—every knitter begins with a first stitch, and Level 1 is a lovely place to start. My beginner knitting patterns introduce essential skills in a supportive way, helping you move from “I would love to knit” to “I am a knitter”.  The beginner patterns are supported with pattern tutorials in most cases.

Beginner Levels 1–3 introduce the basic knitting skills that will support everything you make in the future, including casting on, knit and purl stitches, casting off, simple shaping and reading a knitting pattern. Each beginner project gives you time to practice familiar techniques while gently adding something new.  Most patterns are knit from the bottom up to help you develop your basic knitting skills.

Yes—SarahMo’s beginner knitting patterns are created to help beginners take those first steps without feeling overwhelmed. Clear guidance and thoughtfully introduced techniques allow you to concentrate on one stage at a time and create a finished project that you can feel genuinely proud of.

Most new knitters begin by learning how to cast on, make knit and purl stitches and cast off. Learning to recognise those stitches in your fabric is equally valuable, because understanding what you can see will help every future knitting technique feel less mysterious.

Begin by reading the whole knitting pattern before casting on, including the materials, measurements, abbreviations and special techniques. Pattern reading becomes more natural with every project, so be patient with yourself.

Many knitting patterns assume you already know how to complete the techniques they contain. SarahMo patterns are written differently. They provide additional guidance, detailed technique explanations and supporting tutorials to help you learn new skills with confidence rather than simply following instructions.

The goal is not just to help you finish a project, but to help you become a more knowledgeable and confident knitter. Every pattern is part of the broader SarahMo Knitting Journey, supporting your learning, building your confidence and helping you understand the techniques that will take you to the next level.

The best beginner knitting pattern is one that feels achievable, teaches only a manageable number of new skills and creates something you truly want to make. A project that captures your imagination will encourage you to keep going far more than something you think a beginner “should” knit.

Once knit and purl stitches feel familiar, look for an easy knitting project that introduces one or two new ideas, such as ribbing, simple shaping or basic pattern reading. This gives you a chance to strengthen your foundations while enjoying the excitement of moving forwards.  SarahMo patterns will outline this.

Every knitter makes mistakes—even someone who has been knitting for many years. A dropped stitch or an unraveled row can feel frustrating at first, but learning to understand and correct knitting mistakes is one of the ways your confidence grows.

Not at all - handmade does not have to mean perfect. Uneven stitches and little wobbles are part of learning to knit, and your earliest projects will become a lovely reminder of just how far your Knitting Journey has taken you.

There is no timetable, because everyone is different. Confidence usually grows through regular practice and a few carefully chosen beginner knitting projects, so enjoy the process rather than measuring your progress against somebody else’s.

No—you only need the knitting needles, yarn and simple accessories recommended for your chosen beginner pattern. It is better to discover what you enjoy making before buying lots of equipment that may never become part of your own knitting toolkit.

Knitting gauge tells you how many stitches and rows fit into a measured area, which helps your project finish at the intended size. A gauge swatch may feel like an extra step, but taking a little time at the beginning can protect your yarn, your finished fit and all the loving work that follows.  SarahMo in each of her patterns encourages this as a matter of good practice.

Intermediate Levels 4–7 take you further into garment construction, shaping, more sophisticated stitches and working with multiple colours, including intarsia. These intermediate knitting patterns build on what you already know, helping your confidence grow as your projects become more detailed.

You may be ready when you can follow a simple knitting pattern and feel reasonably comfortable with casting on, knit and purl stitches, casting off and basic finishing. You do not need to know every technique in the next pattern—the joy of moving forwards is having something new to discover.

Beginner knitting patterns focus on the foundations, while intermediate knitting patterns begin to introduce more shaping, garment construction, colour techniques and detailed instructions. The difference is not how quickly you knit or how many years you have been knitting, but how many techniques you feel ready to bring together within one project.

Intermediate patterns are more involved than beginner projects, but this should not leave you overwhelmed. SarahMo’s Levels 4–7 work though different techniques based on the pattern, helping you stretch your skills without taking away the peace and pleasure of knitting.

Intermediate knitters may explore increases, decreases, garment shaping, picking up stitches, necklines, seaming, colourwork and more detailed pattern reading. Just as importantly, you begin to understand why each knitting technique is used and how it changes the fit, structure or appearance of your finished project.

Shaping uses increases, decreases or cast-off stitches to change the form of your knitted fabric. It is the little bit of knitting magic that turns a flat piece into an armhole, a neckline, a shoulder or a garment that sits more naturally around the body.

Yes—a good next project should give you something new to learn while still feeling within reach. Read through the pattern requirements, identify the unfamiliar knitting techniques and decide whether the overall project makes you feel curious and encouraged rather than completely overwhelmed.

Pause, take a breath and remember that getting stuck does not mean you have chosen the wrong project. Practice the technique on a small swatch, work through the instructions slowly and use the available knitting tutorials or community support before returning to your project with fresh eyes.

As your confidence grows, intermediate knitting patterns may introduce working with multiple colours and techniques such as intarsia.

Knitting progress is not always about becoming faster or producing perfectly even stitches. You may notice that you understand patterns more easily, recover better when you make a mistake, finish garments more quickly (or neatly) or feel willing to try a technique that once seemed beyond you.

Advanced Levels 8–10 introduce Fair Isle knitting, more complex construction, sophisticated shaping and advanced knitting techniques that require confidence with detailed instructions. These patterns offer experienced knitters’ depth and focus while giving beginners an inspiring glimpse of where their own knitting journey may lead.

An advanced knitting pattern usually brings several demanding elements together, such as complex garment construction, cabling, intricate colourwork, detailed shaping or a combination of all of these. It is not necessarily one difficult stitch that makes a pattern advanced, but the concentration and confidence needed to manage all its parts.

Not necessarily—an ambitious knitter may choose an advanced knitting pattern as a meaningful goal and learn a great deal along the way. You do not need to know absolutely everything, but secure foundations, patience and a willingness to work through it will help you enjoy the experience.

There is always more to learn with knitting, even when you have years of experience behind you. An advanced project might deepen your Fair Isle knitting, introduce unfamiliar construction, refine your finishing or simply invite you to work with greater care and precision.

Many knitters feel this way before making their first garment, so you are certainly not alone. SarahMo’s garment knitting patterns are graded by skill level to help you build construction and finishing skills gradually, until something that once felt impossible begins to feel wonderfully achievable.

Choosing a pattern can feel overwhelming when you are unsure what its difficulty label really means. The SarahMo Knitting Journey helps you choose a knitting pattern for where you are today—one that feels achievable, keeps you interested and offers just enough room to grow.

Knitting confidence does not come from knowing every technique; it comes from completing projects, learning from mistakes and discovering that you can do more than you thought. Each progressive knitting pattern gives you a chance to practice familiar skills, add something new and carry that confidence into your next project.

Please do not worry —every knitter gets stuck sometimes, whether working on a first snood or an advanced garment. SarahMo’s pattern tutorials, knitting learning resources can help you work through unfamiliar techniques, while the community offers another source of encouragement and practical knitting support.

• You will be provided with a pre-release SarahMo pattern. I ask that you follow the pattern carefully and share your feedback with me as you knit.
• Your feedback will help me ensure that the final pattern is clear, accurate and enjoyable for other knitters.

• Your fresh perspective helps me identify instructions that may need clarification and check that the stitch counts, measurements and construction work as intended.
• Your feedback is valuable whether you find an error, recommend clearer wording or confirm that the pattern works well as written.

• You do not need previous test-knitting experience.  SarahMo patterns are graded across Knitting Journey Levels 1–10, so knitters with a range of skills and experience are welcome.
• You will be able to find test-knitting applications on my website. Each test-knit call will explain the techniques involved, helping you decide whether the pattern is right for you.

• When a pattern is ready for testing, I will publish a Test Knit Call, together with an application form, on my website.
• The test-knit call will include the pattern details, Knitting Journey Level, techniques, sizes, yarn requirements and deadline. Please review this information before applying to make sure the project is suitable for you.

I ask that you:

• Knit the gauge swatch and work to achieve the specified gauge;
• Follow the pattern carefully and as written and provide recommendations if instructions are not clear, or you identify a typo or other discrepancy /error. 
• Provide feedback on final measurements;
• Provide clear photographs of your finished project;
• Work to the agreed deadline; and 
• Keep the pre-release pattern private when requested.

You are not expected to be a technical editor or to find a certain number of errors. I simply ask that you knit thoughtfully and share your honest experience with me.

• Yes. Gauge affects the finished measurements, fit, proportions and yarn requirements. The needle size stated in the pattern is a guide, so please use the needle size that allows you to achieve the correct gauge.
• If you cannot achieve the specified gauge, please contact me and we can work it out.

• Yes, however you will need to choose a suitable substitute yarn and ensure that you can achieve the required gauge. When choosing your yarn, please consider its weight, fibre, structure and drape.
• Unless otherwise stated, you will provide your own yarn, needles and notions.

The test-knit call will explain how to communicate with me during the test. This may be by email or through a private test-knitting group.

Please let me know as soon as you realise you may not be able to complete your project by the agreed deadline. 

I understand that circumstances can change so there is no need to feel embarrassed or struggle quietly. Your contribution is voluntary and appreciated.

Once you have completed your test knit and submitted the requested feedback, measurements and photographs, you will receive:

• The final published version of the pattern you tested; and
• Your choice of two additional patterns from the SarahMo Knitting Journey collection.
• These patterns are offered as a heartfelt thank you for your voluntary contribution.