Where is a good place to learn how to knit?

Question

I've been trying in the past and for some reason I really do not seem to get it. I think classes are out of the question, so websites, tips, anything would really help me out. Thanks so much!

Answer 1

Hi:

The following websites and books might interest you:

Websites:

http://sweaterbabe.com/knittingpatterns.htm

http://www.knitpicks.com/content/index.php/archive/weavers-knot/

http://knittingcrochet.suite101.com/article.cfm/beginningofaknitter

http://www.theknitstitch.com/charity.htm

http://www.knittinguniverse.com/xrx/community/KnitU_Detail.php?DigestNumber=1444

http://www.learntoknit.com/instructions_kn.php3

http://www.learn-to-knit.com/

http://www.squidoo.com/knitting

http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/knitting_the_net/26806/2

http://knitknitting.com/

http://knitting.about.com/

http://wendyknits.net/wendy/knitting.htm

http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/crochetknit.htm

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring05/FEATspr05TBP.html

http://hobbies.expertvillage.com/interviews/knitting.htm

http://www.knittingfool.com/

http://www.knittinghelp.com/

http://www.letsknit2gether.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knitting

Books :

The 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

Answer 2

Hi Gabby,

I am a new member, also. I have been knitting about 3 years - started with scarves but now knitting socks and loving it. I agree with the first response....www.knittinghelp.com is a great site to be able to actually view how to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, bind-off, etc.

When I started knitting a bought a book at Wal-Mart - "I Can't Believe I'm Knitting!" This book really helped a lot.

Have a great time learning this enjoyable craft!

Kathy from Illinois

Answer 3

Knittinghelp.com

I learned how to knit in 1 day on that site because it gives videos for it - and that was about 3 weeks ago and I've been knitting up a storm ever since!

Answer 4

I learned to knit from library books. They have a lot of really good ones in the craft and hobby section. Keep at at it and don't give up . just make a small square to start of the garter st which is plain knitting. When you finish that then try knit 2 purl 2 which is used on cuffs and is called ribbing.

Answer 5

You may want to find out if there is a Knitting Guild in your area. They may have dues, but usually you can go to one meeting and see what it is about before paying. Dues are usually minimal. Members in the Knitting Guild and Crochet Guild in my area are very nice and helpful. Here's the website for The Knitting Guild of America:

www.tkga.com

Oh yeah - all the websites that people mentioned before are good too. Knitting is a visual thing and sometimes it is hard to learn out of books. Good luck!

Answer 6

I learned to knit 100% from the internet and books. Here are the websites & books I used:
~http://www.angelyarns.com/instructions/g...
~http://www.anniesattic.com/knitting/cont...
~http://www.learn-to-knit.com/

~Teach Yourself Visually Knitting
~VOGUE KNITTING Beginner Basics On the Go!
~Knitting School: A Complete Course

If I can do it, ANYONE can do it! Good luck! =0)

Answer 7

There's a great dvd out there called "The Complete Beginner's Guide to Knitting" by Nici McNally. It's around 11 dollars at AMAZON. That's how i learned. The dvd even pauses for you to complete each tutorial.

Answer 8

Youtube.com has some videos on knitting. Also lionbrand.com has some very good instructions with diagrams you can download.

Answer 9

Ask one of your teacher if they know how to knit.

Answer 10

this is where i got started to knit and they also have a bunch of really good and free patterns.

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/episode_archive/0,2019,DIY_18180_445,00.html

been addicted ever since!

Answer 11

It depends on where you live. If you live close to a Jo-Ann's Sewing and Crafting Store, they have classes you can sign up for.