I have tried, I loose stitches, I loose count, I loose my patience. I like circular needles. I taught myself to knit, I was told I hold my yarn backwards, but I'm consistent. What is the easiest way to learn, I don't have anyone I can go to for mentering. I have knitted a blanket, it took several years, but I finished it. I would like to start knitting for my grandsons, what is a good project to begin with? Thanks, Carol
Try wooden needles to begin with (or bamboo). The stitches do not slip as easily and you will be less likely to drop them off the needle. An easy project to begin with is a scarf. Use a regular worsted weight yarn. Cast on 20 -30 stitches and knit every row (garter stitch). Bind off when it is as long as you want it.
If you live in Texas I have a free meetup you could come to go to my website www.fibertofabric.com and click on Rockport School of Fiber Arts meetup. Hope I can help Victoria
I suggest an hour or two at the local Michael's or Joann's in the book section. Specifically, the KNITTING books section. Cruise thru a coupla books and take mental notes. Write down the ISBN numbers of books you may want to buy & see if you can get them cheaper elsewhere like Amazon.
Mainly about knitting is that there are two styles, (1) the English-American style, and (2) the Continental style. English-American style wraps string around needle and holds string in right hand. Continental style throws needle over string and holds string in left hand. I find it is easier for crochetters to learn Continental style. I've taught 2 crochetters Continental style knitting. Needle preference varies from knitter to knitter and project to project. Sometimes it is good to have slippery needles and sometimes it is not.
Try bamboo needles, and some red heart yarn to start out with. Bamboo needles are cheap needles that are easy to work with. Red Heart's a cheap yarn that is easy to work with and readily available. Also, machine washable and dryable (I call that user-friendly yarn). Good thing about Red Heart yarns is they have free (and mostly easy) patterns on back. Go with EASY patterns first, like scarves. Less mess & stress. And everyone loves a scarf.
Michael's in CA have knitting classes, so do Joann's (from beginner to advanced advanced, English-American & Continental style).
There are local Stitch-n-bitch groups, too who'll teach you for FREE.
Where in CA are you @? I'm in SOCAL, the OC. Good luck and Happy Yarning!
Hi sandyscrossstitch Love the website link to knitting help ... . http://www.knittinghelp.com/ Every one should check it out I am going to use some info in my knitting Meetup Happy knitting
Of course I don't know which needle size you are using, but also try smaller needles which are easier to control. It seems to me that a lot of people tend to knit on very large needles, where stitches tend to get too loose (especially if you are a beginner) and drop off. Try a size 3 or 4 using bamboo needles. To keep track of counting place markers of contrast yarn between 10 or whatever number of stitches you need. A good project for your grandson could be an easy cap (circular needle) in stocking stitches (plain stitches), a scarf, or a vest knitted in the round.
Hello- I haven't knitted in years, but thought I would start again. The afgan I am trying to make is giving me fits. It is called the "Fan and Lace pattern. One problem is, I've never knitted anything on them before, and don't understand the correct way to knit something flat on them. They say Purl but apparently, I'm supposed to know when not to purl. I've looked at tons of books, and not much info. How am I supposed to make this, if I don't know the unwritten rules? Any help? thx Judy
I just read your post and the way I learned to knit and crochet, was I bought one of the learn how books with the pictures. I cannot learn from someone showing me, as I forget 2 minutes after they have showed me.. This way when you are confused there is a picure with the name of the stitch.
The way I learned to knit was through the Lion Brand Yarn web site. I don't have the address, but if you google Lion Brand Yarn you should find it easily. They have tons of free patterns to download and print and step by step instructions for knitting and crochet. They even have some video's that might help on-line, as well as experts who will answer questions. Pretty cool. The other source I've used in the Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Needlework. Was my grandma's and she was always working on a project. Hope this helps
well. i have always crocheted until 2 months ago. i went on a web site called Ravelry and took a look around and then while there i inquired about learning to knit and someone directed me to youtube believe it or not. on youtube there is a mrs. moskowitz and it's under videos when you search for learn to knit. try it. it worked for a old girl like me andeventhough i only know 3 stitched to date. i like to knit and whenever i want to learn something new ravelry members are helpful and then it's youtube for the actual videos. ohiofem44511@yahoo.com Nette
Since you live in California you should be able to get lessons in knitting at your local Hobby Lobby Store. If they don't have them then asked them to add them. They are very good about that. Also, here in Texas several quilting stores are teaching knitting now too. You might check with them. Once you start knitting you will never stop.
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