SKL Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Sister-in-law gave my kids knitting supplies for Christmas. Believe it or not, this was *my* suggestion, as they are always fascinated watching SIL knit when we see each other at family get-togethers. She once promised them that she'd teach them to knit after they were 6. So now they are 7 and it's time to get started. Unfortunately, she only sees them a few times a year, and it's always amidst chaos. So I'm thinking I should probably get them started at home. Thing is, I have never learned to knit, not even one stitch. So how does one get started with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose in BC Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I learned using YouTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinchick Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Another vote for YouTube. While I haven't taught DD to knit, she has spent a ton of time on Youtube learning all kinds of Rainbow Loom bracelets. The tutorials are great. She can pause, rewind and watch tricky bits again, and go at her own pace. We've done the Youtube videos together (and I feel like I'm a really cool mom when I do this with her), and she's done it independently. Both with great results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I understand where you're coming from. My oldest wants to sew. I bought her a sewing kit for Christmas, her granny gave her a kid-sized sewing machine. We have books. But I'm still somewhat at a loss with what to DO. My solution? Learn with them! :) It might be fun. Knitting forums are helpful; so is Youtube. That said, I'm a self-taught knitter and I learned mostly from books. Go to the library and check out every book on knitting. Compare how each wants you to get started (casting on, etc). Find the book/option that feels best for you (there are different directions, styles, etc). One book I really liked (that is aimed toward kids) is Kids Knitting: Projects for Kids of All Ages (Melanie Falick). Very easy to follow, moves along quickly and has fun projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Some local yarn shops offer free learn to knit classes. I also suggest YouTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug's Mom Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 One book I really liked (that is aimed toward kids) is Kids Knitting: Projects for Kids of All Ages (Melanie Falick). Very easy to follow, moves along quickly and has fun projects. Yes, this. It's a GREAT book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I learned using dd's Klutz how to knit book. It has several basic but useful projects to complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I don't knit but at least two of mine do (I am not sure about third). One did by reading a book and the other had a class but to get better, she has been using youtube. The one that learned through a book recommended youtube for your aged kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMA Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I would just enroll them in a knitting class. I knit a lot and I taught some basics to my 8-year old daughter, but I took her to a local yarn shop for lessons and she took off very quickly. It is much easier to have someone teach you in person and help you manipulate the yarn. I just enrolled her in sewing classes even though I sew and she has learned so much already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I needed a class to learn too. I needed someone to show me how to fix my hands, to stop and walk me back when I was doing something wrong, etc. But now that I know the basics, learning the next steps via video is much more manageable. I don't think I can learn from a book--I need to actually see the motions happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I understand where you're coming from. My oldest wants to sew. I bought her a sewing kit for Christmas, her granny gave her a kid-sized sewing machine. We have books. But I'm still somewhat at a loss with what to DO. This blog might be helpful. It has links to some pretty cool sewing pages and projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 This blog might be helpful. It has links to some pretty cool sewing pages and projects. Thank you! That look awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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