how do i knit with needles?
2007-05-05 09:29:59 · 7 answers · asked by Ashley 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Basic knitting is relatively easy to pick up. You just have to practice at it to become good. There are only two stitches Knits and Purls. Everything comes from those stitches. Learning from another person is the best way but, if your good w/ diagrams try to find a basic book or learntoknit.com/instructions_kn.php3
Good luck : )
2007-05-05 09:42:53 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.knittinghelp.com ---they have videos on how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. Also if you're able, check out books that teach kids to knit--Pictures are wonderful and instructions are well written. Kids Knit is a good book.
DVDs are another resource. Nici McNally has a good one.
Try learning with a smooth type yarn. Lion Brand is alright for learning! No novelty fun fur or fuzzy. Also do get the shorter needles. The really long ones are hard to manuever.
Good Luck!
2007-05-05 18:47:50 · answer #2 · answered by se_texas_girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a teacher, a book, or a website that gives instruction. Check out the supplies list for a simple project and go purchase them. If you can get it, Red Heart Classic or Super Saver (same yarn, different size skein) is the best to learn on. It can be undone very easily to fix mistakes, for one thing, and doesn't tangle badly. It's also inexpensive, so if you really kill your first project, you can buy more and try again! Be sure to get a lighter color for your first project. If you start with a dark one, it's very hard to see what you're doing! Black, navy, hunter, maroon, purple, etc, should be saved for your next project. Check the yarn wrapper for the size needles you'll need. If you don't understand the lingo on the wrapper yet, politely ask a salesclerk to help you find the right ones.
2007-05-05 17:25:50 · answer #3 · answered by thejanith 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi:
The following websites and books might have what you want:
http://www.barnesandnobel.com/
http://knittingcrochet.suite101.com/arti...
http://www.theknitstitch.com/charity.htm...
http://www.knittinguniverse.com/xrx/comm...
http://www.learntoknit.com/instructions_...
http://www.learn-to-knit.com/
http://www.squidoo.com/knitting...
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/knit...
http://knitknitting.com/
http://knitting.about.com/
http://wendyknits.net/wendy/knitting.htm...
http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/croche...
http://www.knitty.com/issuespring05/feat...
http://hobbies.expertvillage.com/intervi...
http://www.knittingfool.com/
http://www.knittinghelp.com/
http://www.letsknit2gether.com/...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/knitting...
Books :
he Ultimate Sourcebook of Knitting and Crochet Stiches: Over 900 Great Stitches Detailed for Needle Crafters of Every Level
by Reader's Digest Editors (Editor), Reader's Digest Editors-
A most execellent book on the subject { I own one and agree with it} get this book it nothing else-
Learn to Knit
by Shure
The Knitting Experience Book 1: The Knit Stitch: Inspiration and Instruction, Vol. 1
by Sally Melville, Elaine Rowley (Editor), Alexis Xenakis (Photographer), Alexis Xenakis (Photographer), Xrx Press (Manufactured by)
Beginner Basics (Vogue Knitting on the Go! Series)
by Trisha Malcolm (Editor)
Kids Knitting
by Melanie Falick, Kristin Nicholas (Illustrator), Chris Hartlove (Photographer)
Knitting For Dummies
by Pam Allen, Trisha Malcolm, Rich Tennant (Illustrator), Trisha Malcolm (Foreword by)
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting
by Sharon Turner
Modular Knits: New Techniques for Today's Knitters
by Iris Schreier
Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Knitting
by Donna Kooler
Knitting School: A Complete Course
by Sterling Publishing, RCS LIBRI
Big Book of Knitting Stitch Patterns
by Staff of Sterling Publishing
Learning to Knit
by BarCharts, Kaaren Ashley
Learn to Knit
by Sue Whiting (Editor)
Learn To Knit
by Penny Hill, New Holland Publishers Ltd (Produced by)
The Learn to Knit a Sweater Book
by Jean Leinhauser
How to Knit
by Debbie Bliss
Knitter's Lib: Learn to Knit, Crochet, and Free Yourself from Pattern Dependency
by Lena Maikon
Teach Yourself Knitting
by Sally J. Walton
The Easy Learn to Knit in Just One Day
by Staff of the American School of Needlework
Start to Knit
by Alison Dupernex
Decorative Knitting: 100 Practical Techniques, 125 Inspirational Ideas: And over 18 Creative Projects
by Kate Haxell, Luise Roberts
Michaels Book of Needlecrafts: Knitting, Crochet and Embroidery
by Dawn Cusick (Editor), Megan Kirby (Editor), Megan Kirby (Editor), Lark Books (Manufactured by)
Perfectly Brilliant Knits
by Melissa Matthay, Sheryl Thies, Sheryl Thies
The Knitter's Handbook
by Eleanor Van Zandt
Beginner's Guide to Knitting
by Alison Dupernex
Complete Book of Knitting
by Barbara Abbey
Knitting Handbook: An Instructional Guide to Knitting
by Viv Foster (Editor)
Classic Knits: 15 Timeless Designs to Knit and Keep Forever
by Erika Knight, Katya de Grunwald (Photographer)
Knitter's School Handbook: 101 Essential Skills and Helpful Tips from Knitter's Magazine
by Elaine Rowley (Editor)
Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Knitting
by Donna Kooler
Knitting Stitch Bible
by Maria Parry-Jones
all book are available at any bookstore or library
2007-05-06 10:55:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The easiest way is to ask someone you know to teach you. Books help if you can follow the instruction (which I can't :( ), but it is easy enough to learn if someone can show you the basics :) Best of luck.
2007-05-05 16:39:48 · answer #5 · answered by Margaret C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A site I like, specially helpfull after you got the basics:
http://knitting.about.com/
2007-05-06 03:28:21 · answer #6 · answered by Willeke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.lionbrandyarn.com They have great tutorials and patterns.
2007-05-06 07:37:46 · answer #7 · answered by hrlykntr 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋