Would it be really hard to try and teach myself to knit if I have no experience ?

Question

I can't find any knitting classes in the area, but I also don't want to spend money on supplies and a how-to book if it is hard to teach myself.
I have nooooo knitting experience.

Answer 1

Here are some free websites that teach you how to knit.

Answer 2

Neither did I! I bought the book Stitch 'N *****, which has a great tutorial. Casting on and knitting are easy to learn from a book. Purling, however, is difficult (and knitting and purling are technically the only 2 stitches). I kept messing that up, so I went to a local yarn shop and asked another customer who kindly helped me. If you aren't too shy, you can ask one of the customers browsing through yarn at Wal-Mart. Also, see if your town has a local Stitch 'N *****. The people in those groups welcome newbies and help out a lot.

Supplies for knitting are cheap. All you really need to start out are needles (sizes 6 and 8, maybe) and yarn. Your first projects will be scarves, since those are easy. Have just a little patience, and before you know it, you'll be making great gifts for friends.

Good luck!

Answer 3

It took me quite awhile to get the hang of knitting, but I'm completely self taught, so it can certainly be done! I suggest checking out the following:

Knitting Help: http://www.knittinghelp.com/knitting/basic_techniques/knit.php Free online knitting videos

You can actually see how to make the stitches, plus much more.

Answer 4

ooooooh! knitting isnt that hard really, if you put some effort into it... you dont really need all that books and classes mumbo jumbo, all you need is the internet... go on yahoo or google and type in kintting or learning to knit... After awhile you'll love knitting even though its a bit hard at first!

Answer 5

It really depends on whether you are able to learn easily from books and illustrations. Some people can, some can't. I taught myself how to crochet from a book, yet I have never been able to learn to tat from a book. The public library usually has a load of knitting and crochet books that show how to learn the craft, and they can range from very beginner to advanced. Good luck!

Answer 6

Check at your local library if they have a crafts section. They might have books on knitting. You could learn from them. It is not difficult. I taught myself to knit from the books and also from tv programs. There is one called Knitty Gritty.

Answer 7

All knitting kinds are in simple terms knit stitches or purl stitches. As you may knit and purl you may already knit any development you like. kinds are made with the aid of making knit or purl stitches in a distinctive order as in moss sew or rib kinds. Lace kinds are made with the aid of knitting 2 stitches together to make a hollow and changing the misplaced sew with the aid of wrapping the yarn around the needle that's defined in kinds as yarn over. Cable kinds are made with the aid of crossing stitches over one yet another. Google is astounding. in simple terms google what you like. as an occasion "a thank you to knit cables" clothing are shaped with the aid of increasing or reducing the form of stitches. back google includes the rescue. enter "a thank you to develop knitting" If a development has a approach you do not understand, google it.

Answer 8

Knitting is really not that hard. I taught myself before by watching my mother do it. Have fun!

Answer 9

My 14-yr old learned how to knit when she was very young... You might also check out cross-stitching...

Answer 10

to be honest yes because i was in the same problem try buying a book about it or looking on the Internet it might help