The most common styles of knitting are the American and Continental styles. In the American style you hold the yarn in your right hand and use your right hand to move the yarn. In Continental style you use your left hand to hold and move the yarn.
I, like most people, prefer using the Continental style because I find it easier to work the yarn with my left hand. Try out both technique and see what works best for you. It is good to know both techniques when you learn combination knitting.
I suggest using wooden needles for beginners.
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