2007-02-15 09:22:53 · 7 answers · asked by jenrulz13 4 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
http://knittinghelp.com
It has free patterns (labeled with experience level needed) along with videos for many of the techniques you may not know or need a refresher on.
2007-02-15 11:17:11 · answer #1 · answered by shortstuf_2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start out with some worsted weight wool in a light color. Add in some #8 or #9 needles and you're ready to go! Since needles are relatively inexpensive, you might want to get some metal and some bamboo, just so you can try them and feel the difference. You may also want to get a head start on your knitting so you can use your time with your MIL for some more difficult questions. You might even reach the point of coveting fancy yarn by then and you can go visit local yarn shops - what a treat! My favorite "starter" book is Knitting for Dummies but there are lots of others: "Teach Yourself Visually" is a great series. Just in case the yarn and needles are too tempting and you want to get right to it! Scarves are REALLY long ... about 12 miles longer than my patience and I'm getting to be pretty fast! Make one because they're great to have, but then don't be afraid to try hats, socks, etc. - they do require a few extra skills but it's so much nicer than getting stuck in the middle of a really long scarf!
2016-03-29 08:01:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a number of good books - in fact, a glut - but I'd recommend three by Sally Melville: The Knit Stitch, the Purl Stitch, and Colour. She's the best teacher I've encountered; it would be seriously difficult to make mistakes after taking her lessons.
2007-02-15 09:31:40 · answer #3 · answered by mrsgavanrossem 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can search for free knitting patterns. there is usually a section that will show how to do different stitches. This is what I do for crochet. Lion Brand Yarn has lots of patterns you just need to do a free registration.
2007-02-15 09:46:56 · answer #4 · answered by luvmycrafties 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.white-works.com/index.html...
http://www.e-patternscentral.com/?source...
http://www.knittingonthenet.com/index.ht...
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_dkng...
http://www.woodsnwind.com/
http://www.coatsandclark.com/crafts/knit...
These sites have several different patterns to choose from and they are free. Some of these sites even tell you step by step intructions.
2007-02-15 12:07:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know 2 ways to knit -
cross stitch
needle point
to do these research
2007-02-15 09:38:59 · answer #6 · answered by pink panther 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Read books duh.
2007-02-17 23:58:18 · answer #7 · answered by oldmancripplecrotch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋