learning to knitt and crochet?

Question

can anyone find me a site or books with super easy step by step instructions for learning how to knit and crochet?
i would love to learn how but the classes where i am constatnly get cancelled because there are not enough people signed up.

Answer 1

Hi:



Here some books available at any library or bookstore:



One Skein Knitting: 30 Quick Projects to Knit and Crochet

by Leigh Radford, John Mulligan (Photographer)



Crocheting School: A Complete Course

by Sterling Publishing Company, Fabbri Editori



Crocheting for Dummies

by Susan Brittain, Karen Manthey, Karen Manthey



200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans: Crochet Squares to Mix and Match

by Jan Eaton



The Crochet Stitch Bible

by Betty Barnden



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Knitting and Crocheting Illustrated

by Barbara Breiter, Gail Diven



Donna Kooler's Crocheted Afghans

by Donna Kooler



Herrschner's Blue Ribbon Afghans

by Oxmoor House, Janica Lynn York



The Ultimate Sourcebook of Knitting and Crochet Stiches: Over 900 Great Stitches Detailed for Needle Crafters of Every Level

by Reader's Digest Editors (Editor), Reader's Digest Editors



100 Afghans to Knit and Crochet

by Jean Leinhauser, Rita Weiss



100 Crochet Projects

by Jean Leinhauser, Rita Weiss



Geometrics: A New Way to Crochet

by Ruthie Marks, Ruthie Marks (Editor)



Maran Illustrated Knitting and Crocheting

by maranGraphics Development Group, MaranGraphics Development Group Staff



Crocheting School: A Complete Course

by Sterling Publishing Company, Fabbri Editori



Dream Toys: A Collection of Knit and Crochet Fantastical Toys

by Claire Garland, John Garland (Photographer)



From Needles to Hook: Complete Guide to Converting Knit Patterns to Crochet

by Donna Scott



Cool Crochet

by Melissa Leapman, Joe VanDeHatert (Photographer)



Not Your Mama's Crochet: The Cool and Creative Way to Join the Chain Gang

by Amy Swenson



Candy Blankies: Cuddly Crochet for Babies and Toddlers

by Candi Jensen



100 Crochet Projects

by Jean Leinhauser, Rita Weiss



Learning to Crochet

by BarCharts Inc (Manufactured by), Kaaren Ashley





The Easy Learn to Crochet in Just One Day

by Bobbie Matela



Crochet Your Way

by Gloria Tracy, Susan Levin, Susan Levin - a excellent book on the subject.



Learn to Crochet

by Sue Whiting



Learn to Crochet

by Sally Harding (Editor), John Heseltine (Photographer)



Basic Crocheting

by Sharon Hernes Hernes Silverman, Sharon Hermes Silverman, Annie Modesitt, Marjorie Leggitt (Illustrator), Marjorie Leggitt (Illustrator)



The Encyclopedia of Crochet Techniques: A Step-by-Step Visual Guide to Creating Unique Fashions and Accessories



Crochet Basics: All You Need to Know to Create Beautiful Crocheted Garments

by Jan Eaton



Knitter's Lib: Learn to Knit, Crochet, and Free Yourself from Pattern Dependency

by Lena Maikon



The Crochet Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face: Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask

by Edie Eckman



300 Crochet Stitches: Includes Basic Stitaches, Lace Patterns, Motifs, Filet, Clusters, Shells, Bobbles, Loops, Vol. 6

by Staff of Collins and Brown Limited



Lion Brand Yarn: Just Gifts: Favorite Patterns to Knit and Crochet

by Shannon Okey (Editor), Shannon Okey (Editor)



220 More Crochet Stitches, Vol. 7

by Collins & Brown Ltd (Manufactured by)



Maran Illustrated Knitting and Crocheting

by maranGraphics Development Group, MaranGraphics Development Group Staff



Crochet (Portable Crafter Series)

by Carolyn Christmas



For websites:



http://www.roxycraft.com/learntocrochet....



http://www.bellaonline.com/subjects/350....



http://members.aol.com/crochetwithdee/ty...



http://www.geocities.com/snowymts.geo/gr...



http://www.learn-crochet-now.com/catalog...



http://www.geocities.com/snowymts.geo/cr...



http://crochet.about.com



http://crochet.about.com/library/blbegin...



http://www.bernat.com/learntocrochet.php...



http://www.learntoknit.com/instructions_...



http://www.learntoknit.com/



http://www.crochetcabana.com/



http://www.crochet-made-easy.com/......



http://www.freecraftunlimited.com/croche... - a good website



http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/dir...



http://www.crochetdesigns.com/patterns/s...



http://www.freepatterns.com/list.html?ca...



http://www.bsu.edu/web/jmsutton2/cr/cr/p...



http://www.frugalhaus.com/scripts/freepa...



https://www.frugalhaus.com/scripts/defau...





http://www.allfreecrafts.com/charity-cra...



http://www.knitwhits.com/



http://www.interweave.com/knit/projects/...



http://www.lovinghugsfamily.com/patterns...



http://www.bernat.com/whatsnew.php...



http://www.hookmeupcrochet.com/create/pa...



http://home.swbell.net/amjack/



http://www.shadylane.com/



http://www.monstercrochet.com/patterns.h...



http://www.crochetkim.com/



http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/...



http://www.dovetaildesigns.com/...



http://home.att.net/~shannonms/pages/pat...



http://barbscraftbooks.tripod.com/barbsc...



http://www.freecrochetlibrary.org/...



http://www.smartcrochet.com/



http://marniemaclean.com/patterns/index....



http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/produ...



http://cache.lionbrand.com/content-croch...



http://www.cm-crafts.com/cmcraftscrochet...



http://www.crochet.com/freepatterns/free...



http://www.vintage-crochet-patterns.com/...



For Knitting info:



Hi:



The following websites and books might interest you:



Websites:



http://www.knitpicks.com/content/index.php/archive/weavers-knot/



http://knittingcrochet.suite101.com/article.cfm/beginningofaknitter



http://www.theknitstitch.com/charity.htm



http://www.knittinguniverse.com/xrx/community/KnitU_Detail.php?DigestNumber=1444



http://www.learntoknit.com/instructions_kn.php3



http://www.learn-to-knit.com/



http://www.squidoo.com/knitting



http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/knitting_the_net/26806/2



http://knitknitting.com/



http://knitting.about.com/



http://wendyknits.net/wendy/knitting.htm



http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/crochetknit.htm



http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring05/FEATspr05TBP.html



http://hobbies.expertvillage.com/interviews/knitting.htm



http://www.knittingfool.com/



http://www.knittinghelp.com/



http://www.letsknit2gether.com/



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knitting



Books :



The Ultimate Sourcebook of Knitting and Crochet Stiches: Over 900 Great Stitches Detailed for Needle Crafters of Every Level

by Reader's Digest Editors (Editor), Reader's Digest Editors-

A most execellent book on the subject { I own one and agree with it} get this book it nothing else-





Learn to Knit

by Shure



The Knitting Experience Book 1: The Knit Stitch: Inspiration and Instruction, Vol. 1

by Sally Melville, Elaine Rowley (Editor), Alexis Xenakis (Photographer), Alexis Xenakis (Photographer), Xrx Press (Manufactured by)



Beginner Basics (Vogue Knitting on the Go! Series)

by Trisha Malcolm (Editor)



Kids Knitting

by Melanie Falick, Kristin Nicholas (Illustrator), Chris Hartlove (Photographer)



Knitting For Dummies

by Pam Allen, Trisha Malcolm, Rich Tennant (Illustrator), Trisha Malcolm (Foreword by)



Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting

by Sharon Turner



Modular Knits: New Techniques for Today's Knitters

by Iris Schreier



Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Knitting

by Donna Kooler



Knitting School: A Complete Course

by Sterling Publishing, RCS LIBRI



Big Book of Knitting Stitch Patterns

by Staff of Sterling Publishing



Learning to Knit

by BarCharts, Kaaren Ashley



Learn to Knit

by Sue Whiting (Editor)



Learn To Knit

by Penny Hill, New Holland Publishers Ltd (Produced by)



The Learn to Knit a Sweater Book

by Jean Leinhauser



How to Knit

by Debbie Bliss



Knitter's Lib: Learn to Knit, Crochet, and Free Yourself from Pattern Dependency

by Lena Maikon



Teach Yourself Knitting

by Sally J. Walton



The Easy Learn to Knit in Just One Day

by Staff of the American School of Needlework



Start to Knit

by Alison Dupernex



Decorative Knitting: 100 Practical Techniques, 125 Inspirational Ideas: And over 18 Creative Projects

by Kate Haxell, Luise Roberts



Michaels Book of Needlecrafts: Knitting, Crochet and Embroidery

by Dawn Cusick (Editor), Megan Kirby (Editor), Megan Kirby (Editor), Lark Books (Manufactured by)



Perfectly Brilliant Knits

by Melissa Matthay, Sheryl Thies, Sheryl Thies



The Knitter's Handbook

by Eleanor Van Zandt



Beginner's Guide to Knitting

by Alison Dupernex





Hope this helps

Answer 2

yay! another convert :)



Stitch and ***** by Debbie Stoller is without a doubt the most user friendly book i've used on knitting....many other books are really confusing in their language, but the drawings and explanations are very simple. plus the patterns are cool. and its actually really funny too!



once you've read about it, there are also youtube videos on knitting! i've been knitting (and teaching friends to knit lol) for years, but it wasn't until i saw a video, with the camera kind of where your head would be, that i really understood the difference between watching someone from the side and watching it happen the way a good knitter sees it happen.



another good knitting website is www.knitty.com. from there you can connect to all kinds of resources about knitting. or try a yahoo! group for help.



she also has a book about Crochet called the Happy Hooker :p. i don't crochet, but once i finish a few of the projects i have going i'll probably get a copy of that & start :)



stinks that your classes are not popular. can you find a friend to sign up with you?



p.s. sorry this is long, i'm a little obsessed lol

Answer 3

Has anybody seen Knit & Crochet Today on PBS? The guest sections help teach a new idea or project, and then there's a terrific "How-To" section at the end that shows the step by step instructions featured in the show.

www.knitandcrochettoday.com



If the show is not in your area, you can visit the PBS stations page and add your request online.

Answer 4

by Erika W Member since:

June 30, 2007

Total points:

179 (Level 1) I learned to knit 100% from the internet and books. Here are the websites & books I used:

~http://www.angelyarns.com/instructions/g...

~http://www.anniesattic.com/knitting/cont...

~http://www.learn-to-knit.com/



~Teach Yourself Visually Knitting

~VOGUE KNITTING Beginner Basics On the Go!

~Knitting School: A Complete Course



If I can do it, ANYONE can do it! Good luck! =0)

Answer 5

I learned to knit using the "Stitch n B****" book by Debbie Stoller. Nice clear instructions and a progression of easy first projects to build your skills.

Answer 6

www.knittinghelp.com is a site that helped me to learn knitting. i was shown by the MIL while she was visiting me in Boston. Once she left I had to find a way to keep up with it on my own.



Also- look up videos on www.youtube.com



Good Luck!

Answer 7

I have heard that the Boye I taught myself how to knit kit is really useful. A lot of knitters I know have learned from this and they say it is the easiest way they tried.

Answer 8

Here are some sites. The last link is to a book you could buy. Hope this helps!



http://crochet.about.com/library/blbeginners.htm

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/

http://www.creativespotlite.com/crochet/beginning-crochet.htm

http://sweaterbabe.com/crochettips.htm

http://books.google.com/books?id=CYz0wlL7x7MC&dq=help+to+crochet&printsec=frontcover&source=web&ots=loFxX9FB7Y&sig=Oxwq2HCg4e8VX1yS3na-nPkd2zQ#PPP1,M1

Answer 9

I order books cheap from Amazon. I also watch the videos on YOUTube, Nextstitch, and About.com

Answer 10

the Teach yourself books are great. I got these for my youngest daughter. They are very easy to use and understand. I used them even to refresh my skills.



most the craft stores and wal-mart carry them.