I now know how to knit and purl....I've made several scraves.....now I'm ready for next step...,learning patterns...different stiches. What's a good web site or book....or anything ...than can help me move on.
many thanks
2006-10-29 14:44:49 · 4 answers · asked by Pam 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
This website is EXTREMELY helpful: www.knittinghelp.com
There are videos that teach the "how-to's" of knitting and help you to expand your knowledge of this wonderful art!
The videos show so many of the stitches, and you can pause them or start them over. It's like having a teacher right at your side! I only started a month ago, and with help from this website, I am already doing cables with ease.
And for patterns, go to www.lionbrand.com for TONS of FREE patterns.
2006-10-29 15:29:10 · answer #1 · answered by Sophie D S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How To Knit by Debbie Bliss is the absolute best knitting book I have ever seen. The pictures are huge, you just can't go wrong. That book taught me how to knit, and I am currently working on sweaters! lol
There is also a wonderful crochet book called How to Crochet by Pauline Turner. Looks like they may be part of a series.
If you tried google.com and typed in "how to knit", i'm sure that quite a bit would come up.
I also know there are lots of web sites that offer FREE knitting and other craft patterns.
Good Luck!
2006-10-29 14:52:48 · answer #2 · answered by chattingnut 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people have found the book "Stitch'n'B*tch" by Debbie Stoller to be very interesting and helpful (yahoo won't allow the whole title - imagine an 'i' instead of the asterisk). It's got good basic knitting instuction, teaches how to use a pattern, and has cool up-to-date patterns and designs, plus a funny, irreverant style.
I also like "Kids Knitting" (yes, it's for kids, but grown-ups like it, too) by
2006-10-30 16:12:36 · answer #3 · answered by momma78239 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the library and check out "The Knit Stitch" by Sally Melville. Her instructions are clear, that patterns are profusely illustrated, and the projects are attractive and well-designed.
You might also want to see if there's a knitting group in your area. Most meet in the evening at a store or a coffee shop, and the group I go to has lots of helpful people in it.
2006-10-29 15:30:15 · answer #4 · answered by blueprairie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋