how to learn to knit

[prettymom]

I want to learn to knit. Can anyone recommend a book or dvd to get me started? Or is this something I should really seek out a class for?

Thanks!

[mamasthree]

knittinghelp.com is a great resource...it is how I learned to knit. I'm a self-motivated introvert, though . If you're a real people person, a class would probably be the best way!

but you can learn to cast on, knit and purl through the above website and that will get you off to a good start. Make a washcloth or dishcloth!

[rootzdawta]

I second Mamathree's suggestion.

[Kabes]

I failed at the online method but once my DD got a book for Christmas I did just fine. She got [U]Kids Knitting[U].

[Mercury_Girl]

I used knittinghelp.com & youtube. I liked that on youtube I could find a video from every angle under the sun.

[mary3mama]

I finally figured out knitting in January...after not being able to for about 6 months.

I used:

knittinghelp.com
Knitting for Dummies
Kids Knitting

Knittinghelp.com got me going. Knitting for Dummies taught me details that the other sources assumed I already knew (but didn't) and Kids Knitting gave me my first patterns to try...because it isn't written in 'knitting-ease' but in english.

It's such an awesome craft...hope you are happily-knitting soon!

[gingerstar]

I second knittinghelp, but if you feel you would do better with a person teaching you, look around your community - your Local Yarn Shop is the most obvious source, but for instance, in our small town, we have a knitter's group which meets at our library weekly, and would be a great place to learn to knit, and it would be free. Don't feel like you have to pony up for a pricey class; you may have more options than you see. I heard of someone who posted to her local Freecycle asking for knitting supplies so she could learn to knit, and had several people respond offering to teach her. Knitters are usually very generous with their knowledge, IME.
For instance, if you want to share your location, I could search Ravelry for knitting groups in your area. (Or you could join and search yourself!)
Or just google your location and knitting, see what comes up.
Have fun learning, whichever way you go about it!

[jenniferlynne]

Yet another vote for knittinghelp.com! That's how I learned and I still go there whenever I need a refresher course or encounter a new technique in a pattern. It is the BEST!

[prettymom]

Originally Posted by gingerstar

For instance, if you want to share your location, I could search Ravelry for knitting groups in your area. (Or you could join and search yourself!)
Or just google your location and knitting, see what comes up.
Have fun learning, whichever way you go about it!

Salt Lake City, Utah Thanks!

[MoOnFiReGlOw]

I learned by reading the book 'How to Knit Visually' and backed it up with www.knittinghelp.com. Once I finally found out about Ravelry I joined a group of ladies that knit every tuesday at a coffee shop! I also have a yarn store pretty close by that is very open about bringing your projects in and getting help with them. My suggestion would be to check out knittinghelp.com and signing up with Ravelry and going from there

[gingerstar]

Originally Posted by prettymom

Salt Lake City, Utah Thanks!

Here is what I found:

For those living in the Salt Lake valley who love to crochet, knit and/or loom.
WE MEET AT THE COFFEE CLUB:
4879 S Redwood Rd, Murray, UT 84123
[phone]
WE MEET EVERY THURSDAY, 7:00 PM

main branch of The City Library in Salt Lake City. We meet the first Thursday of each month on the fourth floor, next to the fireplace, 7-8:30pm. (Oops, just missed this one!)

There are actually 2 groups that meet right now in Provo. My group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month (at 7:30pm at Border’s) and the other group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, at about 6:30pm at the same place

Not a group, a shop - Three Wishes Fiber Arts in West Jordan. 7130 S Redwood Rd. They have lots of sock yarn, needles, books and help! Take the 7200 exit and go west. Make a left at Redwood Rd and we are in the shopping center on the right. If you come to DI you’ve gone too far.

HTH!

[prettymom]

thank you!

[Flor]

I like the books written for teens or kids. I checked on out of the library. The directions were super clear. If there was any stitch that I didn't understand, I checked youtube and found a little video. That's how I learned.

[katmann]

I also used Knitting for Dummies (from the library, they had a nice hardback version) and knittinghelp.com. My first knitting book purchase was Stitch 'n' Bitch, which I actually found difficult to follow at times. But it appealed to my punk knitting sensibilities. I'll probably make another knitting book purchase soon, probably something by Elizabeth Zimmerman.

[laf512]

I taught myself the basics with Teach Yourself Visually Knitting. I used www.knittinghelp.com for anything that I couldn't figure out from the book.

[sabrinat]

Originally Posted by mamasthree

knittinghelp.com is a great resource...it is how I learned to knit. I'm a self-motivated introvert, though . If you're a real people person, a class would probably be the best way!

but you can learn to cast on, knit and purl through the above website and that will get you off to a good start. Make a washcloth or dishcloth!

Absolutely Knittinghelp is a wonderful source. I look there when ever I want to try something new. I also have one of those "Learn to knit books" that has helped me alot. My first real project was a scarf.

[trailblazerbarbie]

I've been using knittinghelp and knitting for dummies as well. It's not so hard you just need to keep at it.

[pinkpeone]

I learned to knit watching videos on Youtube!
I got so frustrated trying to find classes and were not too expensive and available when I had time, so I found FREE videos on youtube and learned how to cast on, knit and purl in 20 minutes.

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