From the article: Continental Knit Stitch
Learning to knit is a different experience for everyone. Some take to it quickly and easily, while others struggle. Looking back on when you learned to knit, what was the most helpful thing you learned that made it easier for you? Share Your Learning Tip
Thanks!
- OMG! I have been doing the wrong knot. Also, remember to always fold the wool first.
- —Guest cat friend
For Hospital Babies
- Two years ago i had a baby and received clothes from people who knitted for premature babies. Now I have decided to start knitting for these precious gifts. Thank you so much. I've never been soo excited about knitting before.
- —Guest yam
Self-Taught
- My mother was very talented. She sewed, knitted & crocheted, but did not have the patience to teach me. I taught myself to sew all my clothes as a teen, and started to knit when my first baby was born. I am now 72 and trying to get back into knitting & chrocheting for my grand kids. Your instructions are easy even though I hold my needles and yarn the German way. THANK YOU, I love your website.
- —Guest Theresa
1st time learner
- I never had anyone in my family who was interested in crafts so I never really had anyone to teach me these things. When I was in school, I learned sewing but that was it. Recently, I lost my job and I had to do something to keep my mind occupied so I do not end up in a deep depression. I decided to go off to the store, pick up so me yarn, needles and went online to sites that taught me how to knit. It was a struggle at first, after lots of practice, I finally was able to make a washcloth, which I was extremely proud of. Now I'm going to start working on my next project, a blanket. I'm 31 yrs old and if you never was taught to knit; this site is useful and read up on books. I am happy I can finally make something of my own.
- —Guest Wendy
Learning to knit
- I am left handed, but was told when I was trying to learn toknit, to do it th same way as right handed people, so I do. Patterns are written for right hand results, especially in intricate patterns. Just continue to cast on, hold that needle in your right hand, and continue the seocnd and subsequent rows--it does get easier.
- —Guest Doris Sumnicht, Denver CO
Learning on your own..
- I'm just learning to knit at the age of 24, I was a victim of a hit and run and it broke my spine. I had to spend ages in hospital and with only 2 hours visiting time a day and having read (what seemed like!) every book in the British Library I wanted something more useful to do. I asked for needles and wool and set to practicing what I could remember my grandma doing, it took a while and some undoing and re-doing of rows! but I ended up wth a really nice square. It was so enjoyable I carried on and on, calling my poor visitors and requesting they stop off at the knitting shop for me every visit. I would examine the stitches in clothes and then spend the night learning how to make the same shape. I ended up making blankets for charity, scarves for family and even ''wheelwarmers' for my new chair! It can be done! I now have books and can't wait to try harder patterns. I have an idiosyncratic style due to making it up but am learning the correct way. I totally recommend trying it out!!
- —Guest K1P1
Learning to knit
- I have been knitting for 40+ years. My husband is going to try to quit smoking so I suggested to him that he should try knitting to keep his hands occupied. So now I am going to teach him how to knit. Wish me luck. LOL
- —Guest Sue
Using Stitch markers
- When I am knitting pattern stitches that have repeats between the asterisks, I separate each repeat with stitch markers so If I make a mistake, I count the stitches between the markers to find where my mistake is.
- —Guest Dawn
happy
- I learned to knit when I was 9 years old and I just love it, my teacher taught us in over under and off.
- —Guest may
Stroking!
- I had a stroke in 2006 that left me with right-sided weakness. In order to regain strength and dexterity in my right hand, I made up my mind to give myself extra therapy. Through much trial and error, I taught myself to knit. I started out with a very simplistic book and read voraciously, practicing each step as I went. In the beginning, it took hours to just get through one step. But now, three years later, I can honestly say I am an avid intermediate knitter! Things come a lot easier these days, and although I still have to put the needles down after a while because of a little weakness, people say my work is pretty and consider my gifts a keepsake.
- —BonneyRabbit123
My big Sis
- My sister was learning to knit in home ec. when I was 9 years old. She in turn taught me.. lol... She said if she had to learn so did I. Later she said I knitted better than her. I always remember that very fondly. We lost her when she was 37. That was in 1982.
- —Guest Cheri P
My learning tip.
- When I was 6 years old my mother was always knitting and taught me. I am now 78+ and am still at it. I find when we are young we learn faster. At that time I also played with French kids and picked up their language.
- —Guest Margaret Duval
Learning to knit
- I learned to knit using 2 pencils. All the kids were learning and we didn't have enough money for needles! When I have taught kids to knit it was through the needles, around, over and pull through. If you keep saying the steps to yourself, it becomes automatic. Now, I don't even thing about it. Good luck, it gets easier.
- —rosemaryfe14
Free Websites
- You can find and learn a lot on the web. Also, check your area for a knitting guild...lots of help there! Relax..take your time. As with anything...practice...practice...practice!!
- —Guest Gabbiex1
Gettting to Gauge
- Gauge has always been my downfall. My first knitting project was a pair of gloves. The pattern called for 4 oz of sport weight yarn and I ended up using all 4 oz in one glove. It was gigantic, perfectly proportioned, but it would have fit the Jolly Green Giant :) Since then I've never forgotten to check my gauge.
- —Guest kathy
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