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How do I start learning to knit?  

post #1 of 8
8/19/08 at 12:55am
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I think I'd like to try knitting.Is it hard?Where do I begin?
post #2 of 8
8/19/08 at 1:01am
I learned by having someone show me how. I am not good at learning from written directions or video.
Find someone experienced and patient!
Good luck.
post #3 of 8
8/19/08 at 1:03am
I think it really depends on your learning style. I learned how to crochet and knit from books and then fine-tuned my techniques by watching others and by watching videos. For knitting, the quintessential instructional site is www.knittinghelp.com. It is replete with clear, detailed instructions on most techniques from basic to more advanced.
post #4 of 8
8/19/08 at 1:05am
Hi. Good to see someone interested in the fiber arts.

Knitting isn't hard. I found it to be awkward at the beginning, mainly because I've been a crocheter for so many years and was used to holding the yarn and stuff in a certain way. I just adapted.

There are several really good books out there on knitting. There is the stitch 'n bitch series, which are pretty good. That is one place to start.

There is also the website www.knittinghelp.com. It has videos and forums and lots of good information.

Also, do you have a local yarn shop? Not like a Michael's, Hobby Lobby, or the craft section at Walmart, but an honest to goodness yarn shop with row upon row of yarnny goodness... sorry. got carried away.

Anyway, yarn stores will usually have a klatch of women sitting around knitting. 99% will be more then happy to help you out if you get stuck. Many yarn stores also offer lessons, though they can be a bit pricey.

Yet another option is your local Stitch 'n Bitch chapter. Depending on where you live, there usually isn't a problem just showing up with your needles and whimpering 'help'. I know I have on more then one occasion.

And then finally, you have MDC. There are several knitters here that would love to give you advice, whether you really want it or not.


ETA: Here is a site that lists websites for local SnB groups. http://www.stitchnbitch.org/snb_groups.htm
post #5 of 8
8/19/08 at 11:50am
i got started by taking out a children's book on learning to knit. It had excellent, easy to understand directions and clear illustrations, was short, and had a few cute little projects to practice on.
post #6 of 8
8/19/08 at 11:52am
I just taught myself to knit with www.knittinghelp.com. I picked it up really quickly. Some good advice I got was to start with single point needles (bamboo), some good yard, and make something very simple, like a wash cloth or head band. Good luck!
post #7 of 8
8/19/08 at 4:16pm
Thread Starter 
Thanks!I'll check out these sources.Hopefully I'll be able to knit.Depends on if I can get over my aversion to fuzzy stuff.Like when someone pulls apart a cottonball,or the velcro of a bib gets stuck to something or someone picks the pilly stuff off of a sweater...it gives me chills and makes me want to throw up
post #8 of 8
8/19/08 at 7:51pm
I had three people try to teach me, then actually learned on knittinghelp.com.

My 7-yo also learned basic knitting on knittinghelp.com.
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