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mariah9999 · Dec 5th, 2008, 12:22 PM

Let's help each other learn to knit. I've always wanted to learn how to knit and hope this forum can help! Post your best links to easy basic techniques / videos on learning how to knit! TIA!

http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/learn-to-knit

purly · Dec 6th, 2008, 12:30 AM

I think the knitting help videos are great. Beyond that, learning how to read a pattern is necessary.

courtneyh · Dec 6th, 2008, 07:50 AM

I just learned how to knit!!!

A great friend of mine showed me a little over a month ago, and I am working on a hat!

There are 2 great shops about 10 minutes from my house where you can go and sit in comfy couches and drink tea and learn how to knit, its amazing!!! Everyone is so nice and always helpful to show you new techniques or just offer advice!

After my hat I think Im going to make a scarf and then gloves to match!

mariah9999 · Dec 6th, 2008, 10:01 AM

^ I learned to crochet again basically through a DVD that I bought. I tried one from the library a while back for knitting but didn't have any luck. I blame that on being left-handed and unless it's shown lefty style, I kind of struggle! Do any of you that knit have any good DVDs/videos/online media to recommend to get started? Maybe the one I had just wasn't very good. TIA!

Janos614 · Dec 15th, 2008, 12:42 AM

I learned through classes and books, specifically "Knitting for Dummies" and "Vogue Knitting".

divadivine682 · Dec 15th, 2008, 05:42 PM

I just bought the stuff to learn to knit and have been on the computer for the last 2 hours trying to get it but Im damn near close to taking the knitting needles and poking my eyes out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't do it!!!!!!!

QueenOfDa702 · Dec 15th, 2008, 10:19 PM

Can someone explain how to read a pattern? Im completely lost when it comes to that, Im stuck making scarves because its the only thing I dont need a pattern for lol!

QueenOfDa702 · Dec 15th, 2008, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by divadivine682

I just bought the stuff to learn to knit and have been on the computer for the last 2 hours trying to get it but Im damn near close to taking the knitting needles and poking my eyes out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't do it!!!!!!!

Which method are you using?
Im right handed and I found the Continental method to be the easiest.

claireZk · Dec 15th, 2008, 10:36 PM

My mom taught me how to cast on, I learned basic stitches from online videos, and then I learned everything else from a Knitting for Kids book from AC Moore

GondolaGirl · Dec 15th, 2008, 11:38 PM

Oh Diva, I hate when I get that frustrated and then when you do learn you wonder what was so hard about it.
You will get there!

divadivine682 · Dec 16th, 2008, 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by QueenOfDa702

Which method are you using?
Im right handed and I found the Continental method to be the easiest.

I was just learning how to cast on....I think it was the continental method. Then when I thought I figured it out, I didn't know what the next step was after that. It didn't work out. My mother said she'd teach me how to crochet, that its easier? Can anyone confirm?

claireZk · Dec 16th, 2008, 11:21 AM

^ My mom tried to teach me how to crochet and it was sooooo confusing to me!

BagsRmyLife · Dec 16th, 2008, 11:51 AM

My mom says that crocheting is easier too since it's with one needle. I only know how to knit one style but I'm going to learn others probably through youtube and stuff.

QueenOfDa702 · Dec 16th, 2008, 01:13 PM

I remember when I was 10 or 11 and a lady taught me how to Crochet, I remember it being really easy. So, I assume it probably is a little easier than knitting.

LLANeedle · Dec 30th, 2008, 08:05 AM

Knitting is really very easy. Once you learn one of the many ways to cast on, it's only two stitches, a knit and a purl. Then there are many ways those two stitches can be manipulated and that's where a glossary of terms comes in handy. Those terms are standard, which is a good thing, so no matter what pattern you are reading the instructions that match a particular term will always hold true. Then there are rules, also standard, for pattern reading all having to do with what follows an * or what falls between ( ) and what gets repeated (X). Once you know the rules you're good to go. Granted, patterns have mistakes and there's no safety net there other than someone who's more experienced that can help you. Vogue has a great reference book but Knitting for Dummies is my favorite. It answers real questions in easy to understand language. I have found some of the answers in Vogue unclear to a novice knitter. The internet is another great resource. There are several knitting videos where you can follow along with your own yarn and needles.

It's nice to see an arts and crafts forum. I plan to visit frequently. And I'll be happy to answer (if I can) anyone's knitting questions.

Dec 5th, 2008, 12:22 PM	#1
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Dec 6th, 2008, 12:30 AM	#2
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Dec 6th, 2008, 07:50 AM	#3
courtneyh Member Joined: Oct 2006 Location: PA Posts: 2,957	I just learned how to knit!!! A great friend of mine showed me a little over a month ago, and I am working on a hat! There are 2 great shops about 10 minutes from my house where you can go and sit in comfy couches and drink tea and learn how to knit, its amazing!!! Everyone is so nice and always helpful to show you new techniques or just offer advice! After my hat I think Im going to make a scarf and then gloves to match!
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Dec 6th, 2008, 10:01 AM	#4
mariah9999 OP Lovin' LV Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Purseville Posts: 4,093	^ I learned to crochet again basically through a DVD that I bought. I tried one from the library a while back for knitting but didn't have any luck. I blame that on being left-handed and unless it's shown lefty style, I kind of struggle! Do any of you that knit have any good DVDs/videos/online media to recommend to get started? Maybe the one I had just wasn't very good. TIA!
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Dec 15th, 2008, 12:42 AM	#5
Janos614 Member Joined: Feb 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 2,257	I learned through classes and books, specifically "Knitting for Dummies" and "Vogue Knitting".
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Dec 15th, 2008, 05:42 PM	#6
divadivine682 This is a job for... Joined: Feb 2008 Location: somewhere craving cupcakes Posts: 3,192	I just bought the stuff to learn to knit and have been on the computer for the last 2 hours trying to get it but Im damn near close to taking the knitting needles and poking my eyes out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't do it!!!!!!!
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Dec 15th, 2008, 10:19 PM	#7
QueenOfDa702 R.I.P MJ Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Where its hot, dry, and dusty. Posts: 7,641	Can someone explain how to read a pattern? Im completely lost when it comes to that, Im stuck making scarves because its the only thing I dont need a pattern for lol!
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Dec 15th, 2008, 10:36 PM	#9
claireZk Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 11,691	My mom taught me how to cast on, I learned basic stitches from online videos, and then I learned everything else from a Knitting for Kids book from AC Moore
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Dec 15th, 2008, 11:38 PM	#10
GondolaGirl Member Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Chicagoan transplanted in the sandy beaches of Florida. Posts: 617	Oh Diva, I hate when I get that frustrated and then when you do learn you wonder what was so hard about it. You will get there!
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Dec 16th, 2008, 11:21 AM	#12
claireZk Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 11,691	^ My mom tried to teach me how to crochet and it was sooooo confusing to me!
claireZk Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 11,691	__________________ http://loveshimmer.blogspot.com/ When life gives you lemons, just say f@#$ the lemons and bail...

Dec 16th, 2008, 11:51 AM	#13
BagsRmyLife Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: - NyC - Posts: 5,150	My mom says that crocheting is easier too since it's with one needle. I only know how to knit one style but I'm going to learn others probably through youtube and stuff.

Dec 16th, 2008, 01:13 PM	#14
QueenOfDa702 R.I.P MJ Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Where its hot, dry, and dusty. Posts: 7,641	I remember when I was 10 or 11 and a lady taught me how to Crochet, I remember it being really easy. So, I assume it probably is a little easier than knitting.
	__________________ Valeen

Dec 30th, 2008, 08:05 AM	#15
LLANeedle Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,445	Knitting is really very easy. Once you learn one of the many ways to cast on, it's only two stitches, a knit and a purl. Then there are many ways those two stitches can be manipulated and that's where a glossary of terms comes in handy. Those terms are standard, which is a good thing, so no matter what pattern you are reading the instructions that match a particular term will always hold true. Then there are rules, also standard, for pattern reading all having to do with what follows an * or what falls between ( ) and what gets repeated (X). Once you know the rules you're good to go. Granted, patterns have mistakes and there's no safety net there other than someone who's more experienced that can help you. Vogue has a great reference book but Knitting for Dummies is my favorite. It answers real questions in easy to understand language. I have found some of the answers in Vogue unclear to a novice knitter. The internet is another great resource. There are several knitting videos where you can follow along with your own yarn and needles. It's nice to see an arts and crafts forum. I plan to visit frequently. And I'll be happy to answer (if I can) anyone's knitting questions.

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