Would like to learn how to knit..?
September 24th, 2009 | 
Author: I’m thinking about knitting something as a gift for a friend’s birthday in one month. I have no clue how to knit and was wondering if it’s difficult to learn? What is the best method of learning to knit? Any tips/recommendations will be appreciated as I have no idea what I’m doing…
knitting is so very simple to do, and the most difficult to learn (for some people). And nothing is hard, even brain surgery, when you know how.
I do strongly recommend that you take a beginner class at your local yarn store (lys). You will learn all the basics and will then be able to follow patterns.
I should tell you it is going to take a lot longer than a month to knit anything for your friend. There is a lot to learn before you get good enough to give anything away. But get started right now!! It’s a lot of fun, and so very practical.
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So i bought this knitting kit with a book and everything. It was a waste of my money. Those books are so complicated. Basically, you just need knitting needles and yarn. Once you know how, its super easy. It just repeating the same motion a million times, but it takes a while to finish something, unless you spend some time on it. I suggest youtube to learn. that was how I learned. watch it, pause it, do it. and continue the video.
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The very best way is to go to your LYS (local yarn shop) and ask them for help. If you live somewhere without an LYS, then try going to a big box craft store (michaels, JoAnns, Hobby Lobby, AC Moore, etc) and seeing when they have classes. If neither of those things are an option for you, you can try the online website http://www.knittinghelp.com for tutorials and great videos of the basics, but you will probably still need help knowing what to purchase (correct needles for yarn, pattern, etc)
There is an online community for knitters & crocheters called ravelry.com. You need to sign up for an account (takes a day or two) and then you will have access to the thoughts and feedback from over 300,000 people who can help you get started.
All that being said, I cannot recommend strongly enough that you try to find a local yarn shop though. The women (and men) who may work there will most likely be thrilled to help you in your new adventure. Good luck!!!
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http://www.ravelry.com
http://www.knittinghelp.com
Knitting is easy to learn, although it’s easier if you have a person who can show you how to do things, answer your questions, and make suggestions. It’s also easier if you practice it daily until you get the hang of it.
Tips on finding a teacher:
1. Check your local yarn shop (LYS). Usually, the shop will sponsor introductory classes. Usually, they’ll want you to buy your first materials from them, but they’ll let you try different needles until you find the ones for you.
2. Check your local community college. Most have knitting classes in their Lifelong Learning or Continuing Education centers. Usually you can buy your yarn and needles wherever you choose; the instructor may or may not provide a variety of needles and sizes for you to try.
3. Check your church’s mission programs. My church has a charity knitting program and we will teach anyone who wants to learn. We’ve had enough needles and yarn donated that we can supply almost anything. The only cost is that during the weekly sessions, the knitters work on items that fit into our mission program. At home, you can knit anything you want.
On-line sites that are helpful:
Knitting Help.com: http://www.knittinghelp.com This site has lots of helpful information, including videos.
Lion Brand: http://learntoknit.lionbrand.com/ No videos, but excellent written instructions with outstanding illustrations.
Be wary of YouTube. Not only are some of the videos very low quality, some of them are just incorrect. You might want to hold off on YouTube until you’ve gained some experience.
If you prefer a book, one that I’ve found to be easy to learn from is *I Can’t Believe I’m Knitting!* It’s available at most of the craft stores that carry yarn (A.C. Moore, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, for example) and even at Wal*Mart.
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knitting is so very simple to do, and the most difficult to learn (for some people). And nothing is hard, even brain surgery, when you know how.
I do strongly recommend that you take a beginner class at your local yarn store (lys). You will learn all the basics and will then be able to follow patterns.
I should tell you it is going to take a lot longer than a month to knit anything for your friend. There is a lot to learn before you get good enough to give anything away. But get started right now!! It’s a lot of fun, and so very practical.
References :