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How to learn to knit by Chrissy

"Knitting is a soothing craft."

How I did it: I taught myself to knit with the help from the videos found at:

http://www.knittinghelp.com/

These videos are very helpful! They show you how to do stuff like casting on, knit stitches, purl stitches, and binding off with step by step instructions. They also show you different techniques for each stitch, too. I definitely recommend this website.

Lessons & tips: - Don't give up if you find you're not picking it up as fast as you would like.
- Casting on looks a lot harder than it is. With some practice, you'll pick it up in no time.
- Learn from your mistakes!
- Acrylic yarns are better for beginners, but once you explore animal fibers like wool, alpaca, mohair... you'll never go back.

Resources: http://www.knittinghelp.com/


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Sep 29, 2008, 12:08PM PDT | 3 comments | 22 cheers



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