crochetmania.myfastforum.org :: The easiest way to teach yourself knitting?

xmaystarx

So I recently bought a "knit this" kit from target because it was on super clearance. I haven't opened it yet but says it comes with a DVD and instructions. But I'm thinking this capelet may be too hard for a first knitting project. How did you teach yourself to knit, what was the easiest way to get going and learn the basics? web, dvd, book? I figured if I'm going to seriously try to pick this up then I might as well do it the right way!
Thanks for the help!

TX CrochetLover · MANIA MOD

Yeah, I think I bought this same type of kit.
Even by pausing the DVD, it's not the same
as having someone right there to assist.
I got the casting on and the knit stitch but my
tension was all inconsistent! :lol:
I also have seen, I think here, there is online
videos. But I haven't checked it out. Go for it!
Let us know how you do!

Guest

I would practice with some scrap yarn and make some swatches before using the yarn in the kit until you are comfortable with tension.

I also just started knitting this last year. Because I have been crocheting for so long it was easier for me to learn to knit continental style because you hold the yarn the exact same way as you do for crocheting

Here is a great site with Videos that is great for beginners!!
http://www.knittinghelp.com

Hugzzz
Viqui

Princsstrish

I got the starter knitting kit and tried to learn but just couldn't
do it with just the book. I also got a cd-rom and that helped me a bit.
What really helped was going to a knitting meetup and watching the women there.
I went home, tried it again and it made sense to me!
I started with a very simple dishcloth pattern, I could send to ya if ya want it.
Made a few of those, learned knit and purl stitch and yarn over. VOILA!
My next project was a baby blanket that I saw on Knitty Gritty
It was so simple, just basic stitches but soooo pretty :)

I think the best thing to do is make sure you LIKE the pattern you are starting with and LOVE the colors. That will encourage you to continue and try finishing it :)

Good luck!

Guest

xmaystarx

Thanks for the advice! Who knows when I will actually get around to learning, there are so many crochet projects I need to do first. Oh and I just bought a hairpin lace fork too that I need to learn!

Guest

:? Hairpin Lace!! I want to learn how to do it too!!

Ohhhh closing my eyes and covering my ears, this forum is going to get me in alot of trouble with my DH

LOL,
Viqui

Die Alte Hexe

Guest

I can only knit so long and then have to take a break and crochet for awhile. Crocheting calms me and gives me the patience to go back to the knitting.

Since I crochet 3 times faster than I knit, I will set aside a large knitting project and crochet a smaller project in between to have a sense of completion satisfaction and then go back to the knitting.

I actually get more done that way and do not get discouraged!!

Hugz
Viqui

Die Alte Hexe

I know precisely what you mean. I generally "warm up" with my current "brainless" crochet and then switch over to knitting and end the day with a bit of crochet.

My wooly shawl is my current "brainless" crochet and I'm working on another one of the towels (which are actually quite welcomed around here by the family and friends) as well as the KAL shawl which I'll be picking up just as soon as my caffeine levels are high enough to contend with the foibles of boucle.

Bog simple half-granny thing done in what I think is meant to be sock wool. I have long wanted a huge burrowing-shawl and I figured this one would be just the ticket.

Suzee

I am currently showing a lady how to knit. We're taking it slow. I've got her doing a cast on and then the knitting stitch. Then, we'll go for a cast off and the purl stitch. I agree that a dishcloth is a simple way to show a pattern and the person learning has a sense of accomplishment.

LadyHhere · MANIA MOD

My mother tried to teach me to knit as a child well hummm not a teen yet and I would get so discouraged when I would make a mistake that I finally just quit. Of course have 3 generations sitting there knitting lace, or hair pin lace or broomstick lace and a mother that was a very good seamstress didn't help. Talk about feeling inadaquet (oh you know what I mean).
When I got pg with my first I asked mother for an easy pattern, yarn & needles. She brought it in (I was in hospital - with girls I threw up & could not keep water or food down) She was soooo mad - ' all the time I tried to teach you now you just pick it up'. lol I'm not a great knitter but I enjoy what I do. The advice here has been great, the dish/wash cloths and I don't use cotton all the time. I like them made with baby yarn. Small things then medium then try something more challenging. Baby things like a blanket or do a throw that appeals to you. It takes practice to learn to keep your tension even. You all will be great because you have the handiworkers heart.... just have fun with what you do. hugs all...... have a good day!

Monique39

I got a book at Joann's and taught myself.. I have also taught my two daughters too.

Summerysmile

I keep saying I'm going to learn to knit but I just never seem to get around to it. I can't seem to quit crocheting long enough to learn! LOL

Monique39