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okay so… ive been trying to do this litterly for hours, i cant do it.. its like i do it too tight help please? im just tryin to make some gloves ;’( im pulling my hair out!!!

that didnt really help..

There is a very good website called knittinghelp.com with videos of many different techniques.

If your knitting is too tight, try using larger needles to get the proper gauge (tension (number of stitches per inch and rows per inch) needed to make sure your finished project is the correct size.

It might be good to practice knitting several swatches in ribbing and the other stitches called for in the pattern. It is also normal for ribbing to seem scrunched up or tight it should stretch like elastic.

Hi

I wanna learn knitting for my newborn baby.But I don’t know how to knit.can anybody suggest me some good site or pdf books(free) to learn knitting for beginners?

Thanks

Free online learn-to-knit videos http://www.knittinghelp.com/knitting/getting_started/index.php

Go to your local library and check out some knitting books that are meant for children. The explanations are very clear and they usually have lots of pictures. (Some libraries host knitting groups — why not ask while you’re there?)

I belong to a local S’nB group whose members love teaching "newbies." (After all, we all started with the garter stitch scarf!) Find a group near you at:

http://stitchnbitch.org

http://www.bust.com/snbforum/index.php#5

http://knitting.meetup.com

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php#14

http://www.knittyboard.com/viewforum.php?f=7

http://knittersreview.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=35

http://forum.getstitchy.com/viewforum.php?f=12

http://www.knittinghelp.com/knitting/forum/viewforum.php?f=11

I want to learn how to knit to make a turtleneck sleeveless sweater and scarves, etc, but I have no idea and I was wondering which books worked best for those who wanted to learn. Thanks!

Hi:

The following websites and books might interest you:

Websites:

http://www.knitpicks.com/content/index.php/archive/weavers-knot/

http://knittingcrochet.suite101.com/article.cfm/beginningofaknitter

http://www.theknitstitch.com/charity.htm

http://www.knittinguniverse.com/xrx/community/KnitU_Detail.php?DigestNumber=1444

http://www.learntoknit.com/instructions_kn.php3

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

http://www.squidoo.com/knitting

http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/knitting_the_net/26806/2

http://knitknitting.com/

http://knitting.about.com/

http://wendyknits.net/wendy/knitting.htm

http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/crochetknit.htm

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring05/FEATspr05TBP.html

http://hobbies.expertvillage.com/interviews/knitting.htm

http://www.knittingfool.com/

http://www.knittinghelp.com/

http://www.letsknit2gether.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knitting

Books :

The Ultimate Sourcebook of Knitting and Crochet Stiches: Over 900 Great Stitches Detailed for Needle Crafters of Every Level
by Reader’s Digest Editors (Editor), Reader’s Digest Editors-
A most execellent book on the subject { I own one and agree with it} get this book it nothing else-

Learn to Knit
by Shure

The Knitting Experience Book 1: The Knit Stitch: Inspiration and Instruction, Vol. 1
by Sally Melville, Elaine Rowley (Editor), Alexis Xenakis (Photographer), Alexis Xenakis (Photographer), Xrx Press (Manufactured by)

Beginner Basics (Vogue Knitting on the Go! Series)
by Trisha Malcolm (Editor)

Kids Knitting
by Melanie Falick, Kristin Nicholas (Illustrator), Chris Hartlove (Photographer)

Knitting For Dummies
by Pam Allen, Trisha Malcolm, Rich Tennant (Illustrator), Trisha Malcolm (Foreword by)

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting
by Sharon Turner

Modular Knits: New Techniques for Today’s Knitters
by Iris Schreier

Donna Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Knitting
by Donna Kooler

Knitting School: A Complete Course
by Sterling Publishing, RCS LIBRI

Big Book of Knitting Stitch Patterns
by Staff of Sterling Publishing

Learning to Knit
by BarCharts, Kaaren Ashley

Learn to Knit
by Sue Whiting (Editor)

Learn To Knit
by Penny Hill, New Holland Publishers Ltd (Produced by)

The Learn to Knit a Sweater Book
by Jean Leinhauser

How to Knit
by Debbie Bliss

Knitter’s Lib: Learn to Knit, Crochet, and Free Yourself from Pattern Dependency
by Lena Maikon

Teach Yourself Knitting
by Sally J. Walton

The Easy Learn to Knit in Just One Day
by Staff of the American School of Needlework

Start to Knit
by Alison Dupernex

Decorative Knitting: 100 Practical Techniques, 125 Inspirational Ideas: And over 18 Creative Projects
by Kate Haxell, Luise Roberts

Michaels Book of Needlecrafts: Knitting, Crochet and Embroidery
by Dawn Cusick (Editor), Megan Kirby (Editor), Megan Kirby (Editor), Lark Books (Manufactured by)

Perfectly Brilliant Knits
by Melissa Matthay, Sheryl Thies, Sheryl Thies

The Knitter’s Handbook
by Eleanor Van Zandt

Beginner’s Guide to Knitting
by Alison Dupernex

Complete Book of Knitting
by Barbara Abbey

and how can i learn to make scarf and shawel for free?

Not really the only thing is that you have to be careful not to be too tight or loose when you’re knitting… there’s two basic things you have to learn and that’s knitting and purling. Knit items are just combinations of knits and purls. It starts to get more challenging as you learn to do more complicated things but getting started isn’t that hard.

Some sites to learn how to knit

http://www.knittinghelp.com/

http://www.learntoknit.com/instructions_kn.php3

http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-knit.htm

http://www.instructables.com/tag/?q=how+to+knit&limit%3Atype%3Aid=on&type%3Aid=on&type%3Auser=on&type%3Acomment=on&type%3Agroup=on&type%3AforumTopic=on&sort=none

tutorials for some scarfs

http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2008/12/19/whits-knits-the-eleventh-hour-scarf.html

http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/12/knit_gift_scarves_fast.html

http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/12/how_to_knit_a_mobius_strip_sca.html

http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/01/free_waving_chevron_scarf_patt.html

tutorials for some shawls

http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/01/how_to_knit_and_dye_a_shawl.html

http://monstercrochet.blogspot.com/2008/03/free-pattern-knitted-half-round-shawl.html

For more tutorials for knitting things this is a good site to start

http://www.purlbee.com/

to the right there’s a list that starts as "knitting project journals"
and theres also this knitting category. http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/category/knitting

I’m in the process of teaching myself how to knit and think it is rather easy. I went and got Stitch n’ B i t c h by Debbie Stoller and it is very easy to understand. It also has a pattern section so you can try out your new skills . I also ran across KnitSpeak by Andrea Berman Price and Patti Pierce Stone. It is a VERY good reference book for beginning knitters because it has every abbreviation you will come across in patterns right at your finger tips. I keep it in my knitting bag just in case. Good luck!

http://pinehollowhandcrafts.com/baby_blanet_wrappingblanket.jpg

like that.
i just started knitting, does it take ages to learn how to do that? or can i pick it up easy. thanks.

I would make a mini one and see how you like it. Then you can start on the big one. Like most of the others said, some people pick things up faster than others. If you have a pretty good sense of patience, I would say go for it!

Specifically I want to learn how to knit a hat…like a beanie of sorts. Also where can I get supplies to do said knitting?

Books and YouTube are a good place to start, but I found a really wonderful source for help. Look online to see if there is a fiber arts guild in your area (you may be surprised- they are more common than you would think!). Usually there are several knitters available who would love to share their craft with you and will patiently put up with you while you mess up and can’t remember for the 4th time how to cast on or whatever. I learned this way, and it was really helpful. Not only that, but these folks meet regularly and often provide great refreshments (the ones I met were fabulous cooks!) and discussion at meetings, as well as being willing to teach you other crafting skills.

Another neat tool is the Knifty Knitter looms sold for children to learn on. They are simple to use and will make hats from infant size to XL, depending on which loom size you use. They can be found at craft and fabric shops. I use doubled up yarn on the larger sizes for a thicker, warmer hat. I teach my school students this way, and was most proud of a 7th grade boy who did a grunge-type beanie in double black and white thread that he sewed a skull patch onto. He was thrilled with himself!

I only know the very basics of knitting, only the garter stitch. And I only have one type of yarn and it’s multi-colored. I just learned to knit, and I want to knit something for my mother’s birthday present. I don’t know what to make though. ):
Any ideas?
Or any websites that have things you can knit?
Her birthday is the 18th.

You can knit a pillow case cover for a throw pillow. If the colors you have match her bed or the couch it will go perfectly!
Otherwise if you live in a cold weather placed knit her a scarf for those cold winter months that are just a few months ahead!
If the colors you have match the kitch best make some place mats (2or 4) or some pot holders, or both!
You can usually pick up little knitting books from anywhere that sells yarn. Most yarn will also have a project right on the inside of the label of the yarn you buy.
You are so thoughtful to want to make something for your mom and no matter what you decide she will love it simply because you put time and energy into it.. the best gifts of life! Best wishes on your project.
Blessings, Light & Love.

Anybody have any helpful sites or ideas for me please share thanks

While it is possible to teach yourself to knit, you will get further faster if you have someone else teach you or at least get you started. The person who already knows how can answer your questions, such as "Why does my piece keep getting wider?" or "Why is my piece getting narrower?" If you drop a stitch, an "old hand" can show you how to rescue the piece without starting over.

Good places to get lessons:
1. Find a friend who knits well and ask for help getting started.
2. Take a class at your local yarn shop (LYS), at the community college, at the recreation center, or with a private teacher. Your town may have other sources of lessons. The cost will vary depending on your location and who’s offering the classes.
3. Join a knitting group, either a social group or a church group or a charity knitting group. They typically provide free lessons for anyone who wants to learn.

My two favorite Internet sources for knitting help:
1. Knitting Help: http://www.knittinghelp.com has instructions and videos for nearly everything a beginner needs to know as well as some advanced techniques.
2. Lion Brand: http://learntoknit.lionbrand.com/ has excellent detailed and illustrated instructions.

What I don’t recommend for right now:
1. YouTube. Since anyone can post anything on YouTube and it is not subject to review, you will find not only poorly made videos but also incorrect information. Wait until you have the basics down, then use YouTube for more advanced lessons. When that time comes, I particularly like Cat Bordhi’s videos (http://www.youtube.com/user/catbordhi ), Kelly Petkun’s videos (http://www.youtube.com/user/kelleypetkun ), and Lucy Neatby’s videos (http://www.youtube.com/user/lucyneatby )

I am wanting to learn how to knit, I know I will need to cast on and do the garter stitch, and then bind off but how do you do that?

Thanks!!!

Your lovely friend,
Suki

Here’s a pattern that might fit the bill: http://www.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/patternView.fcgi?itemKey=1922243663 It involves casting on, garter stitch, and casting off.

My two favorite Internet sources for knitting help:
1. Knitting Help: http://www.knittinghelp.com has instructions and videos for nearly everything a beginner needs to know as well as some advanced techniques. There are videos showing you how to cast on, knit garter stitch, and cast off.
2. Lion Brand: http://learntoknit.lionbrand.com/ has excellent detailed and illustrated written instructions (no videos).

I checked out step-by-step tutorials on YouTube and was not impressed by any of the washcloth tutorials. For one thing, the ones I was able to view demonstrate a diagonally knit washcloth. Knitting a diagonal washcloth involves two additional things you’d need to know: how to increase and how to decrease. For another thing, while the videos are okay for people with some experience in knitting, they might be confusing for newcomers to the craft. The terminology used by a newcomer should be consistent and should be the most commonly used terminology (for ease of moving from pattern to pattern without learning a new vocabulary), and those videos use a different vocabulary than you’ll find in most expert sources.

When you’ve mastered the cast on–garter stitch–cast off routine, here are additional patterns to increase and improve your skill:
http://www.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/patternFinder.fcgi?language=&store=%2Fstores%2Flionbrand&search=1&searchText=free+knit+washcloths&submit.x=0&submit.y=0&submit=search . Lion Brand’s site does require that you "register" and sign in, as do many craft sites. I registered years ago and nothing bad has happened to me as a result.

Here are a huge number of dishcloth patterns: http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory/dishcloths.php

Another large number of patterns: http://www.bernat.com/search.php?key=knit+washcloth&searchResults=&PATTERNS=Search.

There are probably more patterns "out there" for washcloths/dishcloths than any other single item. There are Yahoo! Groups set up specifically to swap dishcloth patterns!