knitting

**sinopa27** · 12-01-2009, 11:43 PM

I would like to learn how to knit. What is the best frugal way to learn how to knit?

**frugalfranny** · 12-01-2009, 11:50 PM

Find a friend that knows how.........

I have been 'contemplating' that too......don't think I need another hobby.

This was posted ages ago.........it will give you something to check out.......go down to the video about halfway down the page...........have had this in my favorites since forever! (hope this works)

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**Lindsay E** · 12-02-2009, 01:06 AM

The internet! That is pretty much how I learned. It would be better if you could find a friend that knits, but you can find pretty much everything you need on the internet. I can't post urls yet so I'm going to cheat a little

Try knittinghelp (dot com), she has some really good videos. You can also search youtube for videos.

You could also take a trip to the library and take out some books. I found Debbie Stoller's Stitch and Bitch very helpful when I was learning.

Best of luck!

**ladytoysdream** · 12-02-2009, 06:05 AM

Years ago, I picked up a unfinished knitted sweater at a garage sale. Only about 4 inches up the back. A patterned sweater. Tried to get a friend to help me with it. I knew the basics of knitting because mom had taught us. I found out I knitted left handed so my friend could not help me. ( I am right handed ). I ended up getting a book and teaching myself. And I finished that horse sweater.

Lots of info online now. Some of those videos are really good.
Lots of really good books out there. A library is a excellent place to find them, and they can also borrow them for you from another library.

I now do both, machine and hand knitting. I also crochet. I can figure out most patterns but sometimes I struggle with them. I learn better by watching someone else. I belong to a local machine knitting club currently that meets once a month.

Maybe there is a local knitting club in your area ?
You might put a request on craigslist or freecycle and maybe someone would teach you or direct you to a club.

**sinopa27** · 12-02-2009, 07:24 AM

thanks. I watched the video but they already have yarn on the needles. I am so lost. Thanks. I am going to try. If I cut off the satellite and other things......I will have the time to learn.

**JenMarie** · 12-02-2009, 07:47 AM

An older lady that I used to work with taught me. She was thrilled to do it because none of her kids or grandkids were interested. I learn best by doing things hands on, so this really worked for me. I also got some books out of the library once I got going. There are also lots of resources online, but be careful with patterns... a lot of them have mistakes in them and you'll need to have some experience to figure that out.

**HisDaisy** · 12-02-2009, 12:22 PM

The key to learning frugally is to know how you learn so that you don't waste time and resources that don't work for you.
I learned to knit (and crochet) from books, but that is how I learn. I like to look at examples and try to copy. I am a trial and error type of person. A knitting class would have been wasted on me at first, because I would have gotten frustrated.
I have been using web videos more and more.
I have found that have a few good books reference type books are worth there weight in gold. I have one called "I taught myself to knit". It has great pictures and instructions. It covers beginner and more advanced techniques. It even has sections for left handers.

**vickilynn** · 12-02-2009, 01:10 PM

Ask a friend to help you, have her go to the store with you (A C Moore is good) so she can help you pick out needles and yarn.

Practice, Practice, Practice.....make a scarf...and remember never say I can't, cause can't never could do anything!!

**ritabelle** · 12-02-2009, 02:49 PM

Sometimes the local craft store (JoAnn's, Michael's, Hobby Lobby) or local yarn store will have classes - local yarn stores will also usually have a "free knit" night where people just come in, hang out and knit.

Also meetup.com has knitting groups that meet -- if you can find someone who knows how, they can find someone to teach you if they can't do it themselves. Knitters are great about converting non-knitters! We secretly dream of world domination

**shoiji** · 12-02-2009, 03:16 PM

I basically retaught myself how to knit. Also found a local group that meets so any questions I might have can always be answered. Have fun.

**ohwhataday03** · 12-02-2009, 04:29 PM

Look up casting on, that how you get the yarn going. I taught myself and I used a book, and the web. The best thing is find a book that you can understand. Different books are wrote differently. Just relax, have some patience, and have fun.

**Imarachne** · 12-02-2009, 06:48 PM

Learn how to do it--you'll not regret it !!

**cheriede** · 12-02-2009, 11:06 PM

I went to YouTube and learned how to knit from the videos.

**Molemommy** · 12-03-2009, 12:33 AM

I have not mastered knitting yet (not had time to practice) But I learned to crochet and some knitting from youtube... what a great reasorce... you can type in what you want and there is people doing it... you can pause and it is great...

**sinopa27** · 12-03-2009, 05:51 AM

hahaha!! I love the advice!! You have made me happy. Yes, I am going to try and I know I will succeed. I found out that the local craft store--JoAnn's has different classes. So, I don't want to add an expense. Maybe I will find some inexpensive stuff to start off with.

I can imagine myself in class. Here I am, an ER nurse, RN, BSN and consider myself a smart person......in a knitting class....failing!! hahaha!! Teacher please help!! I would need tutoring, extra credit, extra tutoring, homework, up late nights practicing but yet I save lives everyday!!