mo2 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 We have no one to teach us. Is there a book that will actually teach us to knit? Something with very explicit instructions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I can't steer you to a specific book but I have always been amazed at the amount of free stuff on the internet. You tube videos/tutorials, etc. Add those in to some books from a library and I bet you guys could tackle it together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 http://www.knittinghelp.com Youtube Ravelry.com Those will take you from "how do you get this yarn onto these needles??" all the way through fancy lace shawls or sweaters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I taught myself to knit a few years ago, entirely from books. (I knew no one that knitted and have never crocheted or sewn). I really found these helpful: Kids Knitting: Projects for Kids of all ages (Melanie Falick) Knitting Basics (Betty Barnden) I also used: The Everything Knitting Book (Jane Eldershaw) Knitting Pretty (Kris Percival) I also spent time perusing knitting forums and such. But the first 2 books were the most helpful for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plath Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I taught myself to knit using http ://www.learntoknit.com :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warneral Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 someone here linked the art of knitting: http://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Kids-Leisure-Arts-4406/dp/B000PGTF2I/ref=sr_1_sc_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1332888443&sr=8-3-spell I taught myself with a combo of this: http://www.amazon.com/Kids-Knitting-Projects-all-Ages/dp/1579652417/ref=pd_cp_mov_0 and knitting help.com years ago but I don't think the book is all that great now that I look at it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 You can teach yourself to knit with the videos. Another good resource is a good yarn shop. Most will have a table and chairs where you are welcome to sit and work. The sales staff, usually the owner, will help you when they have time. You need to buy your yarn there to use this service. If you can find one I would just but needles etc. And have them get you started. That way you can go back and ask questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) I started teaching myself from online sources a few years ago, before I got too busy to continue. I did manage to finish a scarf before I gave it up -- that was after a couple of weeks of watching and reading how it was done. The hardest part for me was sorting out if I wanted to learn the continental or English style. I found that I preferred to knit continental, but purl English (or was it the other way around? :tongue_smilie:). Anyway, just be aware that there are multiple "styles" out there! Good luck :001_smile: Edited March 28, 2012 by Kebo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooRho Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I'd keep checking for someone to help you learn too. Ravelry.com also has groups maybe you can find one close to you too. Churches and community centers often have knitting groups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara in WA Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Local yarn shop is a #1 choice. My other suggestion is to grab a children's book on how to knit. Quite often children's "how to" books are so much more simple and leave out all the extra mumbo jumbo that you don't really need. I love knitting and I hope you'll learn how to do it. My girls loved to knit while I read out loud to them. Now I should knit while they read out loud to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 All the suggestions are brilliant. Yes, you can learn with a book or clip on you tube, i did :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarreymere Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I learned from you tube. And lots and lots of practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrayshire Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 We love Utube for learning to knit and crochet!! My girls knit with needles but we also got on utube to find different ways to use our round looms.....those are so fun for my kids....my youngest ds is 6 and he even knits with the looms! Have fun!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug's Mom Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I always suggest Kids Knitting by Melanie Falick. Someone posted it earlier, but it's worth saying again. Another book that I liked at that stage (and still look at on occasion...has some nice patterns) is The Knitting Experience Book 1: The Knit Stitch by Sally Melville. (the follow-up, Book 2: The Purl Stitch is good, too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raceNzanesmom Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I learned to knit and loom knit entirely from videos online and a simple how-to book. I keep the book in my bag just as a reminder when I need it. I have crocheted most of my life. I love having videos at my fingertips to try new stitches or look at when I don't understand an instruction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaddon Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I had in person someone teach me to cast on, purl, knit, and one way to cast off. I then used http://www.knittinghelp.com and youtube. Ravelry was after I learned to knit. I was able to sell my knits just from mostly videos so you can do it!! The hardest part is figuring out which kind of knitter you are and making sure you don't twist your stitches :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 There is a fabulous kid's knitting book I referenced a great deal when I began knitting. I have found tons of help on Youtube too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 Thanks everyone. Can't wait to give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warneral Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Mindset and patience. Don't go into it wanting to make something, just do the knit stitch over and over and it will become more natural the more you do it. What I love about knitting is that you may learn one or two new things each time you knit a new pattern and then you have more skills under your belt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgrubbs Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I find the illustrations (drawings) in the Vogue Knitting Book to be the most helpful. Check to see if your library has any books for you to check out. WHen you find one you like perhaps you could buy it. I found the Vogue book at Barnes and Nobles about 5 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasRachel Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I taught myself years ago before there were videos in the net. Nowadays, I'd use knittinghelp.com or YouTube.com. I love ravelry as well. It just takes lots of practice. And be willing to frog when necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJo1996 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Yes you can, but a session or 2 with an expert would help you make sure that you are not on the wrong path. I just bought a used copy of Kids Learn to Crochet. It is GREAT! I plan to buy the knitting book soon. I am a "monkey-see-monkey-do" style learner. This book has enough pictures in it that I can visually see how it is done. I would recommend checking out this knitting book. http://www.amazon.com/Kids-Learn-Knit-Lucinda-Guy/dp/1570763356/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332955026&sr=8-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professormom Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I can't steer you to a specific book but I have always been amazed at the amount of free stuff on the internet. You tube videos/tutorials, etc. Add those in to some books from a library and I bet you guys could tackle it together. :iagree: this summer, I decided I wanted to learn to knit (go figure because I have no domestic skills at.all...). I used you tube and also had a friend who is an amazing knitter walk me through the couple of questions I had. Now, I can figure out most of the intermediate patterns when I need to. If you run across something you don't know, just google it, and you will probably find a YouTube video on it. (just be prepared to "frog" - :)rriipppitt - a few things while you are picking up the basics) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtoamiracle Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I knit on a loom and have learned much through books and youtube. It's so relaxing! there are also tons of free patterns online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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