Does anyone knit ?

**JanieB** · 04-04-2011, 12:06 AM

I can knit, and I'm good at it. I have no need to do so. I was taught by my grandmother so I don't know about any books to teach you. I do know that if you know plain, pearl, miss one, cross one over, you've got the pattern sussed.

We have a Hobbycraft near us with good books, if there's one near you try it.

**jojo2910** · 04-04-2011, 06:05 AM

I knit, slowly and badly. Like you I picked up the needles last year to try again. I got this book from the library and found it very useful.

Start Knitting: The Beginner's Book of Basic Techniques and Stitches.: Amazon.co.uk: Betty Barnden: Books

I have put my needles down as I am spending all my time gardening but will try again in the winter months.

Good luck

**Florence Fennel** · 04-04-2011, 06:53 AM

There are some expert knitters on here Florian (the one that springs to mind is Shirl the Girl who amongst other things knits beautiful shawls). I was taught by my mum and when I started knitting for the children many, many years ago I started with the simplest of patterns and progressed from there. I remember I had a neighbour who used to help me out if I got stuck. I'm sure there must be books, magazines or videos you could use, or perhaps there's a forum you could join? Good Luck.

**Two_Sheds** · 04-04-2011, 07:40 AM

Here's a knitting forum (I'm not a member, so can't comment on quality, although obviously it's not as good as this one

)
Knitting & Crochet, Craft Forum | Crafts Beautiful

Ravelry is superb

**vicky** · 04-04-2011, 10:19 AM

I'd love to be able to knit, but like jojo I'm saving it for the winter. Why did my nan never teach me to knit....

**Florian** · 04-04-2011, 10:33 AM

Thanks all for your suggestions and support! My initial plan is to start knitting squares to make a blanket and go from there.

@Two_Sheds Obviously no forum could be as good as GYO

**Florence Fennel** · 04-04-2011, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by Florian View Post

Thanks all for your suggestions and support! My initial plan is to start knitting squares to make a blanket and go from there.

@Two_Sheds Obviously no forum could be as good as GYO

Good idea Florian and really good practice.

**Alison** · 04-04-2011, 11:19 AM

I started knitting again last autumn and found that pretty quickly I got the hang of it again. I reminded myself of a load of stuff by using this book which I bought cheaply from the book people when they came into work.

**Newbie** · 04-04-2011, 02:27 PM

I have been learning to knit for almost a year now, i go to a class at our local sewing/craft shop run by the lady that runs the shop. I believe a lot of little local crafty shops do this - may be worth asking around. I have found the internet a wealth of knowledge for knitting how-to videos and the Ravelry website is great for free patterns etc.

**elsie-scot** · 04-04-2011, 02:35 PM

I restarted knitting couple of years ago.

Remember if you are knitting squares to make a blanket then you will have a lot of sewing up to do (the bit I don't like!)

I second Two Sheds Ravelry suggestion

**Hilary B** · 04-04-2011, 05:42 PM

Can't remember what it's called but there is a very basic little book (really more a think booklet, because it is just pages held together with staples) with pictures that show how to do all the straightforwad stuff, and a few patterns of a 'progressive' type (ie each is best done after having mastered the skills used in the previous one). It also does crochet, and is how I learned to crochet, which I much prefer. It's slower, but I find it much easier to keep the tension even in crochet. Last time I knitted anything it was a pair of mittens, and they were very different sizes!

**shirlthegirl43** · 04-04-2011, 05:47 PM

I knit a bit. My granny taught me when I was knee-high to a grasshopper so I am sorry I can't recommend a book. If you ask at your local yarn store they may be able to help you with classes or lessons. Best of luck - it's a brilliant hobby.

**cptncrackoff** · 04-04-2011, 05:52 PM

Being a self confessed burly 27 year old man, i'm not afraid to admit that I can knit!

I was actually taught at school.

Well I say I can knit, every row dropped at least one stictch, I only ever managed triangles.

**shirlthegirl43** · 04-04-2011, 06:24 PM

Well done you! I think knitting should be taught in all schools - it is good for kids to learn creative things.

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