what are the basics things we outght to know before knitting?

Answer 1

First, understand that any new kill will require time and patience to acquire. You can learn a couple of basic knitting stitches in an hour or two, but it will take time and practice and patience to get comfortable enough to do them easily. Be patient with yourself, and let yourself take time to learn. You'll be glad you did. I know I'm sure glad I took the time to learn.

Before beginning to knit, you'll need to know where to purchase supplies. I'd recommend someplace like WalMart or Michaels when you're first starting. Start with Red Heart 4ply "worsted weight" yarn. This type comes in small skeins called 'classic' for about a dollar or in large skeins called 'Super Saver' for just over two dollars. It also comes in tons of nice colors -- and a few not-so-nice ones, of course. Get one skein to start with. This is the easiest yarn in the world to start learning on because it knits easily and doesn't snarl up too badly. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the wrapper for starting the skein. If you don't, you could tangle and ruin the whole skein.

You'll also need knitting needles. Most regular knitting needles are roughly the same length (12" - 14") so they're sold by thickness. The package should list both the US size and the metric size. I learned metric, but you can use either. For the worsted weight yarn, get a pair of 5-6mm needles (I think that's around a size 10 or 11 needle in US sizes.) With this set of needles and a skein of this yarn, you're set to begin learning the basic stitches.

Once you get comfortable with them, check out your first project. Whatever you're making, it'll tell you what kind of yarn and needles you will need. If it only tells you what yarn you'll need, carefully check out the wrapper on whatever yarn you buy. The wrapper will tell you what size needles are good for that yarn.

Answer 2

Knitting can be learned on your own, but I found it to be much easier, more fun, and more rewarding to learn from experienced knitters.

My first yarn was a ball of worsted-weight wool, in light blue. A light color makes it easier to see the stitches. My first pair of needles were straight ones, about 10" long, and wooden, size US10 or 6mm, that were stained a medium brown color,which made a good contrast with the yarn.

Armed with these tools, I went to www.craigslist.com and found a knitting group that meets weekly at a coffeeshop a mile from my home, joined it, and went to the next meeting. I was knitting, purling, and making things within 2 weeks!

Answer 3

How to put on stitches, how to end a line, how to hole the needles there are DVDs about it.... very important how to drop stitches and pick them up again...

Answer 4

I agree...patience is KEY! this website has videos of different stitchhes...good luck!