2006-12-05 07:35:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
If you don't have someone near you who can teach you, take a look at the instructional videos on this site:
http://www.knittinghelp.com/
She shows how to do basic techniques including casting on, knitting, purling, and binding off. Click on the "Getting Started" tab.
2006-12-05 11:10:48 · answer #1 · answered by bogiebogie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knitting is such a wonderful craft! To start knitting, I would suggest an easy project like a scarf. The first stitches of your project are created by casting on. The rest of the stitches are based on two simple stitches called knit stitch and purl stitch.
The knittinghelp website (http://www.knittinghelp.com) has wonderful videos that are not only clear but also FREE! I actually learned knitting by watching these videos, it is not hard at all.
Also, there are a lot of brilliant websites that offer free patterns, some of which are categorized according to your skill level, like lionbrand, knitty and berroco.
Here are my favorite pattern websites:
1.http://www.berroco.com/pattern_library.html
2.http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory.php
3.http://www.lionbrand.com
4.http://www.dailyknitter.com/patterns.html
*The Lionbrand website requires you to actually register before you can view the patterns. It is a one-time, free registration.
Enjoy knitting :)
2006-12-08 12:59:47 · answer #2 · answered by resazurin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I't's always fun to knit with some one, and if you do not know anybody who knits just go to your local yarn store with a friend and they'll be happy to help you out there, getting a video is also a good place to start. Or if you get DIY network you should watch "Knitty Gritty" they show you the basics on every show and you'll get some really great project ideas. You can also find a local local knitting group through stitch n' b**** or through yahoo groups as well. Hope this helps.
2006-12-07 21:24:28 · answer #3 · answered by k_lamore 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person who knows is probably best. but coates and clarke, yarn makers, has a cd, you can pause and go as many times as you need to see the stitch being made in motion. Still pictures just don't seem to do well. It's how I learned...and cd's don't get upset repeating the same thing over again and they're available anytime day or night.
2006-12-06 09:59:00 · answer #4 · answered by Chele 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really the BEST way is to learn directly from another human being. Books can't really show you how to do to the stiches. Check out www.meetup.com for a local group of local knitters and they will be more than happy to help you.
2006-12-05 15:55:08 · answer #5 · answered by MaybeToday 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the book Knitting for Dummies! it's Soooo easy!!
2006-12-05 18:11:04 · answer #6 · answered by Stephane A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join a Stitch-n-*****
2006-12-05 15:43:17 · answer #7 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really have to get somebody to show ou how to do it. It's not the sort of thing you can learn easily from a book. then practice.
2006-12-06 09:15:31 · answer #8 · answered by gerrifriend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask a grandma you can find thme in an old folks home or at church your welcome
2006-12-05 15:44:35 · answer #9 · answered by Dan r 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋