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Hi! I'm new with knitting questions?
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I'm teaching myself to knit and making blankets for my daughter who loves blankets. I only know the knit stitch. I was hoping you guys could recommend some YouTube videos to learn more about knitting? I made a square last night! I was proud lol.
Re: Hi! I'm new with knitting questions?
My Mom taught me when I was a teen, but that was back when people actually did these "homey" things, LOL.
Ask an "older" (ahem, I'm one of those) family member or friend who may know how. Hands-on learning is the best.
I personally prefer crocheting because it's easier and faster. However, you could also check the craft stores for very basic instructional books that have step-by-step instructions for the several types of stitches there are.
And my personal congratulations on learning something that allows you to make family heirlooms. I know it's an outdated "art", but IMO handmade items that get appreciated and passed down are wonderful.
I crocheted my 25 y/o son an afghan for his sofa for Xmas. He lives out of state and couldn't understand why I asked him what colors he had in his living room. He may not really appreciate it now, but someday (I guess I'm hoping) he will know it was made with love exactly for him.
Good luck.
Unfortunately the only person I know who knew how to knit was my nana and she passed away 4 years ago. My MIL can crochet and she made my little girl several beautiful blankets! My daughter definitely appreciates hand made things, wise beyond her 4 months! Hehe.
Im thinking since my MIL is 1,200 miles away though I should probably look for local classes. I wanted to knit my friend a blanket as a wedding present because she loves knit blankets, also I happen to know without ruining the surprise, what colors she would want! I'm sure I'll get her something else too though.
I should probably learn to crochet though because it seems more time friendly, especially when it's just me home with the baby all day!!
Thanks for your input, I appreciate it!
Really, all you've got with knitting is knit and purl. Then you can combine them with yarn-overs, knit or purl two together, try a cable needle. But everything is based on a knit or purl stitch.
Check your local yarn store for classes. My town has a spinners and weavers guild. Most of the spinners knit or crochet. No idea if there's such a thing as a knitter's guild, but your local yarn store would probably be able to point you in the right direction.
I have recently taught myself to knit too. I've found this series of youtube videos really easy to follow. The one I linked is the first in the series about casting on and the knit stitch, but you can find the rest of them. Sorry it isn't clicky, Firefox doesn't like links.
Psh...no need to be older! I'm 24 and taught myself to knit when I was pregnant with my son at 18. I have never looked back! In fact I'm going to start an Etsy shop when I have the time to get it underway.
Just google knitting instructions or something similar, and I'm sure you'll come up with all kinds of sites. Personally, videos don't help me in the slightest when I'm trying to learn new things - diagrams are my cup of tea. And a PP is right - all it is is knitting and purling. Purls took me awhile to get the hang of, but once you get it you can do a million and one things!
And don't give up! It can get really frustrating, and doesn't come to everyone very easily...but when you get it down, people will no doubt be impressed! I know a ton of people who crochet, but only a few who knit (and even less who are good at it).
Good luck!