2006-12-07 21:14:54 · 5 answers · asked by wormy 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Ian has made a brave attempt in trying to explain it to you in writing. I wouldn't be so brave and also wouldn't be able to follow verbal instructions, but that is all a matter of preference. There are many excellent websites that give you instructions on how to knit. Personally, I would prefer to use a book that you can have on your lap and try following the instructions while looking at the figures. If you go to any craft store that sells yarns, they will have "teach yourself how to knit" -type books (look also for titles like "knitting bible", and things of the sort). Look for ones that have pictures or illustrations of the technique (of a person's hand holding the yarn and the needle) in addition to written instructions.
Many of those books will also have explanations of how to read a pattern and may include some of them. You can find a lot of that information online, but you will have to search through different websites to find what you want. If you start with a basic book, you will know better what to look for. You can use some of these websites either as a reference for patterns, etc. or for buying books. Knitpicks allows you to see some of the pages inside of each book and is also a great website for yarn. Also, check out my profile. I asked a few questions about knitting and received some very helpful answers. Have fun!
2006-12-08 01:10:50 · answer #1 · answered by TD 2 · 23⤊ 3⤋
I went to my interior sight craft save and took a knitting classification final wintry climate - - for about $35 I had all my components to get all started. Michaels, AC Moore and Rag save grant those instructions and that i actually propose them. I plan to take the crocheting classification this wintry climate.
2016-10-14 06:24:35 · answer #2 · answered by juart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you're asking about casting on. Its difficult to explain without a visual to guide you, but I'll try. There are also many different ways of casting on, so you'll get many different answers.
One way is to start with a slip knot on a needle, and hold the needle in your right hand. Hold further down the yarn with the left hand, as if you were holding a bar in both hands. Now with you left thumb, make a "thumbs-up" gesture outward (still holding the yarn in your left hand), then go over the yarn with your thumb, make a "thumbs-down" on the far side of the yarn, and then bring it up to give yourself a "thumbs-up". Now turn your wrist so its facing out again. The yarn should be looped around your thumb. With the needle in your right hand, slide the point up from your arm through the loop. Gently transfer the loop from your thumb to your needle. You now have two stitches. Repeat with the "thumbs-up" until you have enough stitches.
2006-12-07 21:24:26 · answer #3 · answered by Ian 2 · 17⤊ 1⤋
knittinghelp.com is the best website for this. It has videos of how to do all the stitches, cast on, bind off, and more advanced techniques once you have mastered the basics. It also has a bunch of free patterns.
Enjoy knitting! It's a lot of fun!
2006-12-07 21:24:40 · answer #4 · answered by shortstuf_2 3 · 10⤊ 1⤋
I love the www.knitty.com website which has new patterns added every season! it's a great place for ideas and inspiration as well as patterns!
2006-12-07 22:25:30 · answer #5 · answered by camel girl 2 · 7⤊ 1⤋