I would like to learn how to knit it seems relaxing but I don’t know anyboy who does. I would like to know what is the simplest way to teach myself is there a book or a good website? (I don’t mind buying a book but I don’t want to pay to get a membership to web site or anything bad past expierences!)Thanks for your help!
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Buy a book on the topic or, look on the internet
Dont buy a book, go 2 ur local library. Plenty of them in the craft section. U could look it up on ur puter before u go or ask the librarian to help u.
by reads pecial books for that matter
You could purchase a how-to book or a knitting magazine ~ they all have a beginner’s knitters section in them.
Or simply look online for free instructions. Try http://www.Lionbrand.com, http://www.Knitty.com, http://www.AboutKnitting.com.
Find your local yarn shop – look in the yellow pages under “yarn” – and ask the staff if you can come and sit in on a knitting session – most yarn shops have an area where knitters come to sit and chat while knitting on their projects. You’ll meet a lot of people who would LOVE to teach you to knit.
It’s not that difficult to learn, but some people do well with written instructions and illustrations, and others learn better by watching someone else. Try this web site that has videos:
http://www.knittinghelp.com
Click on the “Getting Started” tab for a video of a beginner project.
If you want to start, get a pair of big chunky needles and use thick wool – this will make it a lot easier for you to see what you are doing!
Other people have already given good answers for finding instructions on how to do it, etc.
The other ideas are really good. But do you have a community/techinal college near you? They ususally have classes in crochet/knitting and more. Do use large knitting or crochet needles to start with, because most people tend to put to much tension or pull on the thread as beginngers. Be patient you won’t learn it in seconds or even in a day; but once you get the hang of it start on simple things like pot holders, dishclothes and work your way upthrough leg warmers, socks, sweaters,and throws, to tailored clothing if that how much expertise you’d like.
I got for myself a kit that they sell in Barnes and Noble in the kids area, it brings everything you need and simple instructions
My Aunt just bought something like loop knitting. She can crochet but not knit. Sorry, I can’t remember what she called it.
The library probably has books and videos. You can ask at a store where they sell the wool if they have classes. Actually, if you volunteer or ask at the seniors lodge they would be delighted to teach you!
Micheals arts and crafts stores sells a tool called the Knifty Knitter. It comes with instructions to make hats, and has enough tools to make hats in three different sizes and a neck warmer. It is low priced and very handy. I work with people with disabilities and they have purchased them and I helped them learn how to knit that way. If they can do it, you can too!! If you want to learn more than the hat, you can buy instruction booklets for 1.50 (in canadian money) and it has lots more easy instructions in it to make a scarf, slippers, different kinds of hats, and lots more.
go to google and put in learn how to knit and it will give you some real easy instructions. You can also buy a book that illustrates it very easy from an wool store. good luck
If I told you how you would not be teaching yourself.
enter a knitting class, go to a library, or go on the internet to find a pg. where it gives you info on how 2 knit, or buy a kit with intructions.
ask somenoe who does knitting
I googled “casting on” followed by “knit stitch.” Next, I took one 3 hour Knitting 101 Class at Jo-Ann Fabric And Craft store. I now enjoy both knitting and crocheting, using websites and bloggs to strengthen my skills.
okay i would say find sombody but apparently you’ve already done that. hands on is the best way to learn so if you could find a course in a nearby community center that would be great or google knitting i know a friend who learned that way. its soo much fun so good luck.
I LOVE Knitting for Dummies – it’s very easy to follow with great diagrams and instructions. I’d also recommend visiting a local yarn shop as, if you get stuck on any of the instructions in the book, they’ll be able to help you.
This is how I taught myself to knit (three years ago) and I’m now able to conquer sdvsnvrd patterns and techniques with no problem.
I learned by buying the “Knitting for Dummies” book.
It’s well illustrated and showed me very well how to knit and Pearl. It’s like typing. If you practice enough you won’t have to look at your hands anymore and it becomes very relaxing.
CHECK OUT THE VIDEOS AT THIS SITE. THEY’RE GREAT…
http://www.knittinghelp.com
Just like you I wanted to learn to knit too. I googled on the internet and found a few good sites with pictures. I printed them off and used them to teach myself. I now am a confident knitter and it was all “do it yourself”.
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