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Knitting for Beginners = K.I.S.S.*

                                                                                                    *Keep it simple, sweetie!

WANT TO LEARN TO KNIT? -- ONLINE INSTRUCTION

http://www.learntoknit.com/

http://www.tomfarrell.org/textiles/knit/

http://knitting.about.com/od/learntoknit/a/begin_knit.htm

http://knitting.about.com/od/learntoknit/tp/begin_faq.htm

http://www.stitchdiva.com/custom.aspx?id=49

http://www.theyarnco.com/instruction.php

http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/index.html

        directions to knit with photos

      

ANIMATED / VIDEO KNITTING TECHNIQUES AND STITCHES

http://www.knittinghelp.com

http://www.onefineyarn.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=ZA4

http://www.arcadiaknitting.com/tutorials.html

http://knittingatknoon.com/demos.html

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/na_knitting/article/0,2025,DIY_14141_3721026,00.html

http://www.knittinguniverse.com/flash/webfeatures/knitterskids/bwknitmovies/videoknits.html

WANT TO LEARN TO KNIT? -- VIA BOOKS

http://www.needleartsbookshop.com/

http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=

114&osCsid=910fe8bd5ea5973e4186000c341be1d9

http://www.interweave.com/knit/books/GS_Knitting/default.asp

KNITTING GUILDS

http://www.knittinguniverse.com/xrx/athena/guilds.php

http://www.woolworks.org/guilds.html

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer03/FEATdkc.html

http://www.e-offinger.net/tkga/guildsbystate1.cfm

          Athena, goddess of handcrafts and wisdom, guides you to a knitting guild near you

          knitting with experienced knitters gives you easy help when needed

BEGINNER KNITTER PATTERNS AND PROJECTS

http://knitting.about.com/od/knittingpatterns/ig/Easy-Knitting-Patterns/index.htm

http://www.nakedsheep.com/easknitpatfo.html

http://www.theyarnco.com/knit (look for "beginner" label in third column)

http://www.fuzzymabel.com/patterns/sorts/degree_easy.shtml

http://www.oatcouture.com/Easyknits.html

http://www.morehousefarm.com/Projects/Beginners/

           excellent selection of patterns and projects for beginners

           

HOW TO TAKE OUT MISTAKES IN YOUR KNITTING -- "FROGGING"

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter03/FEATwin03TT.html

        step-by-step guide to taking out stitches correctly

        clever knitting lingo!

        making mistakes is a natural part of learning to knit

JOINING THE INNER CIRCLE -- CIRCULAR NEEDLES!

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall03/FEATtheresa.html

        the ins and outs of circular needles for newbies

        valuable hints for keeping track of that first stitch and beyond

        I prefer to use circular needles for everything! Stitches do not fall off needle easily! (See next entry)

SKACEL ADDI NATURA BAMBOO CIRCULAR NEEDLES -- MY FAVORITE KIND!

http://showersofflowers.com/shop/index.php?action=item&id=362&prevaction=category&previd=7&prevstart=0

         I've tried many kinds and Addi Natura is my number one favorite

         cord doesn't kink (no need for brief boiling water treatment in the frying pan)

         join is smooth and doesn't snag any yarns

         highly recommended for knitters of all levels

DO THE SWATCH -- YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!

http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring03/FEATswatchout.html

        no excuses! make a swatch with every new pattern! yes, everytime! no cheating!

        swatching is essential to make sure garment knits up correctly sized

BABY KNITS FOR BEGINNERS

         impending birth of a new baby triggers the desire to knit something special

         "First Steps" by Sirdar helps you learn to knit as you create beautiful baby projects

         easy-to-follow instructions guide you step by step through basic skills and techniques

ADVICE FOR NEW KNITTERS

http://www.cookiepants.com/knitting.htm

http://www.greenmountainknittingbags.com/subpagesindex/knittingtips.htm

         good pointers from experienced knitters

KITCHEN DISHCLOTHS (AND PLACEMATS) ARE FUN TO KNIT!

http://www.knittinghelp.com/knitting/free_patterns/household.php

http://www.knittingonthenet.com/patterns/clotheasy.htm

http://knittingatknoon.com/piecepatt.html

         quick, easy, satifying beginner projects

         use soft cotton worsted yarn

         neat way to practice new stitches, too

         unique gifts for everyone to knit

         "piece of my heart" dishcloth and hand towel

        

SEAMING IN STOCKINETTE AND GARTER STITCHES

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring04/mattress.html

         knitting flat and creating beautifully finished garments is not unattainable

         clear instructions for putting seams together in two "beginner" stitches

    

BEGINNER KNITTER INSTRUCTIONS IN SPANISH AND FRENCH!

http://www.lionbrand.com/content-spanishDirectory.html

http://www.lionbrand.com/frenchDirectory.html

      at last, some visual and written help in other languages!

STILL CAN'T FIND WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW? TRY MY "HELP" PAGE!

First, visit your nearest yarn store (Look in the "yellow pages" or see listings below.) to meet the owner; s/he will become your "best" friend and possibly your primary instructor.  You will need an experienced knitter to touch base with on a regular basis.

If there are no beginner lessons/classes available there, find another teacher to assist you -- adult ed classes, community college continuing education programs, knitting guilds (see below), and craft/fabric stores.