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I would like to learn how to sew and knit during my free time.
I have a lot of free time and I already own a sewing machine.
I just don’t know where to start.I don’t know anyone that sews or knit.
Im so interested in both thou and would like to learn.
So where do I start?

Btw I am 18 and live in Antioch Illinois

There are several things I can suggest, Kayla.

One is to visit the biggest fabric store in your area. Ask if they have classes for beginners. JoAnn stores often do, and maybe others, too.

Another is to ask your local high school, area colleges, and any continuing education programs the same thing.

Another is to advertise wherever you can ask for free, like Craigslist or the bulletin board at the library. Wanted: experienced seamstress (or knitter) to teach beginner. Sorry, can’t pay, but promise to pass it on.

And finally, there’s Craftster.org (not .com), a sewing and crafts site with many beginners, and many experience people eager to help them.

I wish you lived here. I’d teach you sewing for free, if you promised to teach someone else for free.

Edit: I just thought of a tip if you end up teaching yourself as best you can. Clothes that fit are way, way harder than making things, like tote bags, pillow cases, etc. Learn to sew on either baggy, fit-free clothes (nightgown?) or something that’s not clothing.

Okay, I’m trying to learn how to knit. I’d like to know what web sites that will show video and give intrusions( for free). Also, I’d like to know what size needle and size yawn is best for a beginner and any other tips you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

a large nesdles and thick yarn will be easiest to learn on, its much easier to see the stitches taking shape. I don’t know any websites, but there are books you can pick up for cheap at most craft stores, and if you get a beginners all in one kit (needles, yarn, pattern etc) they often come with a dvd. Good luck and have fun!

I’ve tried learning from sites but it seems too complicated.

There are many places online to learn to knit, and all are good — sort of. But you need to know something for them to make sense.

I really strongly suggest that you take a beginner knitting class at your LYS (local yarn store) or church group, or community centre, or library, or continuing education at the local school board. If you see anyone knitting, ask if they could show you a few stitches, or where you can learn. A friend or relative may help too, but they usually are not the best teachers (if you know what I mean). You need a qualified teacher to show you the correct way to do things, and to watch that you have learned it properly. Once you have the basics, then you can go on and do anything else.

A good place to learn some extra knitting skills is at http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/learn-to-knit She does it correctly, and is easy to follow. Not all the videos on YooToob are correct! It is very hard to un-learn when you have learned the wrong way. It’s best to take a class.

I recently learned how to knit and completed a scarf, I would like to know about how long would it take to knit a beanie hat and gloves because I wanted to give them as christmas gifts and need to know if i have enough time.

I just finished knitting a pair of mittens for my granddaughter (an adult). I started the mittens 2 days ago and finished them. You could estimate how long it would take you to knit the hat and gloves by how long it took you to make the scarf. These shouldn’t take more than a week or two depending on how fast you knit. I think you would be finished by Christmas time even if you are slow knitter.

http://media.photobucket.com/image/airy%20scarf/slburrows/AiryScarf021007.jpg
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i love this, and its similar to the the stich that ive been using to learn, but it has a ribbed effect to it, how do i get it to look smoother and more airy?

That scarf is straight stockinette stitch: knit one row, purl one row.

But if you want something just a little nicer try this pattern, I did it in Mohair, size 11 needles and get raves all the time. Make it narrow by only casting on 21 stitches and it goes by really fast and you can get by with only 1 skein.

It is very easy to learn how to crochet. Find yourself a book with the basic crochet stitches and practice. The easiest stitch to learn is the afghan stitch. If you have a friend that crochets she can get you started also. I have no idea what a knitting wheel is.

I want to learn to knit in the round so I can make some wristwarmers, but I don’t know how. I’d like to do it online if I can. Any help?

youtube: http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=vd8nMEEYH_0

I want to learn to knit in the round so I can make some wristwarmers, but I don’t know how. I’d like to do it online if I can. Any help?

youtube: http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=vd8nMEEYH_0

I want o learn to knit but i don’t know some terms can someone please help me..How do you do a purl stitch and a twist stitch..its for a thing I’m making and that’s what the directions say

This use to be at Annie’s Attic, but now they’ve moved it to FreePatterns.com

http://www.freepatterns.com/content/content.html?cat_id=3&type_id=S

It’s a knitting stitch guide… here’s the link on how to purl stitch with a quicktime video…
http://www.freepatterns.com/content/content.html?content_id=161

And a twisted knit stitch…
http://www.freepatterns.com/content/content.html?content_id=165

Hope that helps!

Preferably something quick and easy. I just started knitting and really want to make socks but first I have to learn how to knit in rounds. Any suggestions for an easy project? Thank you!

try legwarmers. You’ll just knit around and around on circular needles. No increasing or decreasing like in hats.
Try the pattern in "Last Minute Knitted Gifts"
or in "Stitch n B**** Nation"

here are a bunch of free legwarmer patterns:
http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory/legwarmers.php