Knitting & Crochet
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Knitting!!!
Asked by S.C. from Sioux Falls
on December 4, 2007
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I really want to learn how to knit! My Mom always knit and crocheted as I was growing up and tried to teach me but I wasnt interested, but, she lives in England and ca...
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- I crochet. Go to your local craft store and look for a book on knitting. I don't remember the name but it has step by step instructions on how to get started. They eve...
- I taught myself by using a booklet from Hobby Lobby. The book is meant for kids to learn, but it does such a good job describing it and showing pictures- it's perfect...
- There are plenty of knitting circles in Kalamazoo. If you don't have time for one there are sites that are helpful.
Knitting
Asked by E.W. from Houston
on January 15, 2009
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Hi All - was just wondering where is a good place to start if one wanted to learn how to knit. Looks like it would be fun (but difficult to a non-sewer and someone wh...
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- I learned from the I Taught Myself Knitting book (sold at Michaels, Joanns, and Walmart in a kit) and www.knittinghelp.com I liked the website, because it has videos ...
- I crochet. My Aunt taught me the basics and I watched a lot of YouTube video's of people crocheting to learn more. Check out the best crochet YouTube instructions ...
- I don't knit, but I crochet. You may want to look into that too. Personally I just don't get knitting, but crochet for me came easy. Instead of 2 needles crochet is...
Knitting
Asked by A.P. from Minneapolis
on March 11, 2008
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Does anyone have a good way/place to learn to knit? I would love a good book/video. I have 3 children at home so actually leaving the house without the 4mo old isn't...
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- i learned with an online tutorial like this: http://www.knittinghelp.com/ otherwise, the crafty planet has classes (www.craftyplanet.com). or community ed.
- I knit and crochet and many other things. I really like th elionbrand website for questions on how to do something. The pictures and wording work well with my abilit...
- Do you have friends who knit? One idea is to get together a mom's night, bring the kids along, rotate homes and help each other out. There are lots of options with kn...
Would Love to Learn How to Crochet
Asked by L.H. from Dallas
on July 29, 2007
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Is anyone out there willing to teach me how to crochet. I feel like I am all thumbs, so this might be a challege...:).
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- There is also a book out "Learning to Crochet", I think is the name of it. Probably at Hobby Lobby or anywhere else with crochet supplies. I taught myself using this...
- Hi L.! There are meetup groups in your area for crocheting (and knitting) and think one. Just google knitting meetups for your area and you can join. They can be re...
- Where are you located? I have been crocheting only for a few months now, but took to it so well that I am now able to do complicated pattern pieces from a book. My ...
Teaching My Daughter to Crochet
Asked by S.M. from New York
on April 14, 2011
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Hi:
My daughter is interested in learning how to crochet. She is almost 9 years old but I don't know if that is too young. She loves arts and crafts and is very c...
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- She is not too young. I learned when I was 6 or 7 from my grandmother and sister. I am not a great crocheter though, too much of a hurry I guess. Craft stores sell ...
- Have you thought about looking into classes at a craft store, through the park and rec dept., or a continuing learning center like a tech school? You could take class...
- Not too young at all. I think I was around that age when my mom taught me. Start off with simple squares, maybe a scarf, build up to a blanket for her dolls, etc. I...
Need Help Learning How to Crochet!!!!
Asked by M.R. from Salt Lake City
on August 16, 2009
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I grew up watching my mom crochet but I was never interested in the subject. Until I saw a lady at work crocheting a blanket. I was pregnant at the time and I wanted t...
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- M., It depends on what you want. Your local yarn shops probably offers lessons. JoAnn and Michaels craft stores both have basic how to lessons. If there are some ol...
- Hi M., I taught myself how to crochet last year. Once I learned how to work my hands and read the patterns it was rather easy, you just have to stick with it and t...
- I am new to crochet too. I like this site: http://www.crochetspot.com/ Learning to crochet: http://www.crochetspot.com/learning-to-crochet/ How to read crochet ...
Seeking a Knitting Class or Group Around the Elgin Area
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on May 27, 2009
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hi, I am looking for someone to teach me how to knit/chrocet (not even sre if I am spelling it right!!) I have heard of knitting groups and think it sounds like so muc...
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- Hi J., I used to crochet and have since taught my 11 year old. Fun to learn together, but she decided she wanted to try to knit, something I have never done. So, ...
- Hi J., There are a couple of yarn stores near you that teach knitting and crocheting - Fishbed Knitting Emporium (316 N River St, East Dundee, ###-###-####) and The...
- Try ECC and/or the Park District. have fun!! xo
Seeking Crochet Slipper Pattern
Asked by C.T. from Saginaw
on November 20, 2008
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Hello
I am crocheting hats and mittens and donating to giving organizations. I am looking for crochet patterns for slippers that are fairly easy and not elaborate in...
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- I know it may seems silly, but youtube.com has some great tutorials and if you're like me it's easier to watch someone do it than read a pattern.
- Cherl, I wish I had a pattern! I don't know where you live but I have hundreds of skeins of yarn, and would love to donate! e me back and we will work something out if...
- There are some great patterns to choose from here: http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/slippers_socks.php All of the patterns at Crochet Pattern Centr...
Crochet Pattern for Hat & Scarf
Asked by S.H. from Huntsville
on December 23, 2011
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A friend of my sister recently found out she has breast cancer. She has had a VERY positive attitude - very inspiring!
I love to crochet, so I decided to make her ...
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- There's an online group at ravelry.com, Free to join and there's a ton of patterns (free and for sale) along with examples of what the finished items looked like when ...
- Hi!! I often use a site called 'hooked on crochet'... The patterns there often give me a basic guide while I crochet on to make it more special. I made my 'pe...
- I would search ravelry.com. You will need an account with them and you will need to put in the search criteria "free" but the pattern search is extensive.... Hat p...
Has Anyone Tried "Spool Knitting?"
Asked by L.M. from Pittsburgh
on December 31, 2009
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Hi, Mamas,
I got my 7-y-o a spool knitting kit for Xmas that says ages 6+ on it, and I can't figure it out, no matter how much I try to interpret the instructions o...
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- I think I had something similar as a kid. There should be a little hook that came with the kit which you use to hook the yarn over the little nubs at the top of the s...
- Try this video for an step by step view of how to spool knit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIk4ZwMnuH8&feature=related If you still have difficulties, try stoppi...
- L., I will try to explain it. First drop the end of your yarn into the spool so it comes out of the bottom, giving you something to hold onto along with the spool. ...
