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How can I learn how to knit?
I am pretty interested in learning how to knit. My mother has never been a knitter and I don't know of anyone who knits that is close to me so I do not have anyone to ask for instructions.
Some people have told me that knitting is hard, while others say that once I get the hang of knitting that it will be fairly easy. I heard that if I do not have a person to teach me how to knit then I'm hopeless.
I really want to know how to knit a blanket.
I also think it would be interesting to learn how to knit a scarf (or, rather, how to knit scarves).
Is there a way I can learn how to knit by myself? Any online helpful learning to knit instructions, a book (or books) I can purchase, or even instructional DVDs on how to knit. If you can explain how to knit, that would be great. Any information at all is appreciated.
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I can't say much about books as they confused me. I used knittinghelp.com & ravelry.com and still do.
I didn't practice my stitches. It didn't seem like much fun so I just went for the project I wanted to do. (Kitty62 Hat)
It didn't turn out bad at all. I just had to keep watching videos and writing down notes.
Also, I recommend learning the Cable cast on. Trying to figure out how much yarn to use for the long tail method is a pain.
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I'm not sure why, but people tend to think knitting is very complicated, but once you get going, it's fine.
I took textiles at school and after a 5 minute demonstration of each, picked up the different techniques easily and knitted a hat within a few days (which happen to be fairly easy by the way if you want to have a go)
There's tonnes of websites and videos online. Simply click the Google search below and take your pick.
Keep the complicated things (like jumpers etc) 'til later on, when you've got used to it.
If you're willing to spend money, go to a book shop - but to be honest, after taking a quick peek at some of the websites, they should be enough to get you by.
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You have to knit a few samples before you can really get into making a project, but I personally think it's really, really easy once you get the hang of it. It gets a bit harder once you want to do more (like hats, gloves, more detailed scarves or blankets) but you could learn to make a simple scarf or blanket pretty easily after knitting a few samples.
I'd recommend you pick up Stitch 'n Bitch (thier website: www.knithappens.com) it's a great book and you wont have much trouble finding it, very clear and takes you through learning at a really easy pace. YouTube has videos to follow along with too. There is a lot online with good instructions for free, but I'd still recommend the book. I really do enjoy it and am always going back to it.
It certainly does make it a bit easier if you know someone who knows how to knit. Learning from a human being will always be a bit quicker, but it's certainly possible to pick it up on your own.
Goodluck!
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