LuvingLife Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Where should I start? Well I know how to do the basics of sewing, but with knitting, I am at a loss. My mom has some crocheting things, should I just start with that instead? I am interested in knitting/crocheting and sewing many things, but I want to learn the basics and then build on from there. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I found the book Kids knit in the children's section of my library to be helpful in learning to cast on, knit and purl. From there, I like the book Visually Knitting. I also love these sites: Learn How to Knit Knitpicks on Youtube And Knitpicks nice tutorials. Hope this helps. Also you may want to check out your local knit shop and see about classes or just hang out and talk. Eventually, you will get all sorts of nice tips.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I ditto the knitting videos on YouTube. I like having a book to refer to, though, and the books repeatedly recommended to me were both of the Stitch 'n B*tch books. I started with crochet and then went onto knitting. I liked crochet first because I found repairing crochet mistakes much easier than knitting. Now I do both, but am much more confident crocheting. I would also suggest you sign up for a ravelry account (ravelry.com). The forum users and Q&A sections are really helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 You might check out the sewing and knitting classes at Michael's or Joann Fabrics. They are short but full of good info for beginners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I'd call your county's Extension Service to see if the local 4-H organization has a teen sewing or knitting group. 4-H has some great beginner's projects online. For example, here is a cute draw string bag that you can sew. The instructions are highly detailed for beginners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I learned to knit on YouTube... And I can knit longies, sweaters, socks, etc. It took some time and some serious effort, but I'm so glad I did! :) BTW, once you succeed you can add the "I learned to knit on YouTube" flair to your facebook page, lol.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheBugsMom Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 This is a great book on teaching you to knit http://www.amazon.com/First-Knits-Kate-Haxell/dp/1564775607/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1286305239&sr=1-1 Has great projects also. As for sewing, are you thinking of hand sewing or machine sewing? Machine sewing probably could be learned from a sewing class. Hand sewing you can probably get some good teaching videos on you tube. Maybe even machine sewing. I guess knitting videos might nelp too, but I found some of the ladies showing you how to knit go to fast. I have used videos for knitting though if I get stuck or need to see an actual technique being done so it does have it's uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 www.knittinghelp.com helped me tremendously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 What everyone here has said is awesome-I just want to add in encouragement. I just learned to kit myself and am LOVING it. It's never too late, just keep trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Your library might have Kids Knitting by Melanie Falick...great book! http://www.amazon.com/Kids-Knitting-Projects-all-Ages/dp/1579652417 So far we are liking the Martha Stewart sewing book. http://www.amazon.com/Martha-Stewarts-Encyclopedia-Sewing-Fabric/dp/0307450589/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1286308100&sr=1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvingLife Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 These look great! Thank you so much everyone, hopefully I will do well. I'll post an update soon on how I am doing, lol, hope it's a good report.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticamethyst Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Another vote for youtube. I taught myself with the different videos there and can replay them over and over again--I'm slow learner lol. Best of all its FREE. I can make scarfs, and hats, just started my first hat with double-pointed needles. There are just as many videos on how to sew, currently trying to make my girls jammie pants. Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I would also join ravelry.com. It is a free forum for kitting and crochet. The knowledge base there is just astounding to me. Not to mention the many free patterns and groups. I use it almost as much as knittinghelp.com and youtube now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyteshade Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I don't know anything about knitting, but I'm teaching myself sewing as well. YouTube has videos for anything imaginable! I found some great ones on there for hemming jeans (I'm a real beginner! :blushing: ). My favorite sewing forum: http://sewingmamas.com/b/ My fav how to series: http://esewingworkshop.com/ she has either a membership plan or dvds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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