The video shows a close-up of a person's hands as they knit with two wooden knitting needles. The yarn used is a combination of white, gray, and blue colors. The person's nails are painted with a light pink polish. The knitting technique shown is the garter stitch, which involves looping the yarn over the needles in a specific pattern. The video provides a clear view of the stitches being formed, highlighting the texture and pattern of the knitting.