How long did it take you to learn to knit?

And did you learn from another person, self taught or by following instructions online?

I can crochet (not much though), but I've been interested in learning to knit.

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Asked by QuinnMae at 7:40 PM on Feb. 9, 2012 in Hobbies & Crafts

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I have been knitting for years. I really don't remember how I got started. It is pretty easy to learn, You Tube has tons of instructional videos. Start with a scarf, a thick wool and a size 10 needle. Join Raverly.com they have tons of free patterns and you can see comments and pics from other knitters how they did the pattern. Also there is a group (I know I said group) Knit & crochet Moms they are really helpful.

Answer by DJDNY at 7:45 PM on Feb. 9, 2012
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It took me no time at all! Someone showed me a few basic stitches, and off I went! Now, ask me how long it took me to knit WELL! LOL! That's yet to be determined. Be careful, its addictive! ;-)

Answer by kenzie07 at 7:47 PM on Feb. 9, 2012
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Couple of quick lessons and i mastered the basic stitch. Learned from a neighbor.

Answer by meooma at 7:41 PM on Feb. 9, 2012
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I had a friend who taught me how to get started and I worked on it for about 2 hours before I started over ( I messed up and get adding stitches some how). The next day, I started over and got the hang of it.

Answer by JeremysMom at 7:42 PM on Feb. 9, 2012
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My mom taught me when I was a kid. I forgot some of the basics so I found a video on youtube. took some practice but I got it again. Now both my DD and DS1 knit as well.

Answer by balagan_imma at 7:45 PM on Feb. 9, 2012
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I taught myself with a simple booklet. It didn't take long to figure it out. It is actually very relaxing and fun for me. Knitting was one thing I remembered my grandmother doing- she died when I was 5. that was what actually inspired me to teach myself.

Answer by LeJane at 8:33 PM on Feb. 9, 2012
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As for the basics (knitting and purling), I learned in about half an hour. Other stitches and techniques I practice when I find patterns that use them with some cheap yarn I have around for that purpose. I learned on my own, mostly from a book, but eventually I used a few YouTube videos.

Answer by Mrs.BAT at 9:17 PM on Feb. 9, 2012
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That would be the twelfth of Never ~ perhaps because I am a lefty?

Answer by tasches at 7:41 PM on Feb. 9, 2012
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I can't believe you mentioned the G word, DJDNY!

LOL. The group is very helpful, but raverly is my favorite.

Answer by DJDNY at 7:52 PM on Feb. 9, 2012
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If you have a local knitting shop they can be very helpful. My shop has a group that meets once a week. All the women in the group are very helpful and have a variety of skills. The shop owner is wonderful about helping with yarns and patterns.

Answer by Keksie at 7:26 AM on Feb. 10, 2012
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