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Posted: Nov 06 2010 at 11:27am | IP Logged Quote mamasue
My gma taught me how to crochet when I was 7. Sadly I did not keep up with it but would like to learn how to knit (or relearn how to crochet)
right now I can not afford classes and do not have any family or friends nearby who can do either.
A couple years ago I picked up a really cheap book from Jo Ann fabrics about learning to crochet but ended up more confused than ever
SO does anyone have a suggestion for books or videos on learning to knit or crochet? Like "learning to knit for dummies?"
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Posted: Nov 06 2010 at 11:54am | IP Logged Quote SeaStar
Youtube has lots of videos you can watch for free. Very helpful for relearning- you can see how to cast on, etc.

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Posted: Nov 06 2010 at 1:12pm | IP Logged Quote JennGM
Yes, I have a few recommendations. I always need refreshers. I really like the Kids Knitting and Kids Crochet, and the Klutz books for no nonsense help.

I learned from this book, and use as my reference all the time Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Needlework. It's a big book, and these prices are very good for a used book.

But in particular:

For Knitting:
Kids Knitting: Projects for Kids of all Ages. Although for "kids", very practical guide.

Knitting in Plain English, Updated Edition by Maggie Righetti. This is what my instructor swears by.

Knitting: Learn to Knit Six Great Projects

You might have fun with the The Mary Frances Knitting & Crocheting Book, even though for children.

For Crochet:
Kids Crochet: Projects for Kids of All Ages

Crochet: Learn to Crochet Six Great Projects (Klutz book)

Hope that helps some.

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Posted: Nov 06 2010 at 2:04pm | IP Logged Quote JennGM
Oh, I forgot to add I found this site, Knitting Help very, very helpful for me!

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Here's a site that my daughters and I use:
http://cach.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/pg.cgi?page=learningCenter .html
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Posted: Nov 08 2010 at 12:09pm | IP Logged Quote violingirl
I second the suggestion for knittinghelp.com!!! Watching the videos there was so very helpful in the first year or so that I started knitting.

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Posted: Nov 08 2010 at 1:34pm | IP Logged Quote mamasue
Thanks ladies! I knew I could count on you! Going to follow the link right now- will keep everyone posted with my new adventure haha

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If you join Ravelry it has an amazing amount of things all yarn......many forums. many, many free patterns.......yarn goodness for all.

I LOVE knitting...and Jenn, my mom found that Reader’s Digest for FREE at a library sale.....I LOVE that book!!!!

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4 lads mom wrote:
I LOVE knitting...and Jenn, my mom found that Reader’s Digest for FREE at a library sale.....I LOVE that book!!!!


I snatch it up whenever I see it for cheap at the library and give it as gifts, especially for nieces learning to craft.

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