Works for me Wednesday!
Today's tip involves learning to knit. I always wanted to learn to knit so about a year or two ago I took a class... which was expensive and really didn't teach me anything I couldn't have learned on my own with a little time and a few Google searches. Once I came to realize this, I honed my knitting skills through various means that involved wonderful online tutorials and some experienced and very patient friends. That was the much better way! 
This is my favorite learn to knit site. I have used it several times and have referred back to it often when I needed a refresher on a stitch, an increase, decrease, picking up stitches or any other stitch that comes up in any given pattern. It's a wealth of information!Here is an excellent site for a beginner sock knitter! Socks are the most difficult thing to knit, in my opinion. This site breaks each step down in very 'doable' increments. It's my favorite!!
Of course, for patterns from beginner to advanced, I have found lots of fun things to try on this site! It has absolutely everything!
So, don't be intimidated! Pick up those knitting needles and get started. You'll be glad you did!
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posted by Lady Why | 5:51 AM
I might try that - I can crochet but I always joke that two needles are just one too many me - I'm a little coordination challenged!
Thanks for the encouragement!
Mama Says
I love the Knitting Help site, too. I managed button holes thanks to the videos.
Thank you! I am going to give this another shot. I know I can do it, I just need to sit down and figure it all out. This site will be a lifesaver! Thanks a bunch!
I have always wanted to learn to knit! I can crochet fairly well, but... I'm going to give it a try - thanks for the good instruction site!
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I love the knitting help site! ...
and thank you for posting the socks site...that is my goal before the end of the year. We'll see!
Tracy
I bookmarked the first and last site. Knitting is something I've wanted to learn to do some day. Thanks!
My grandma taught me to knit, though I can only knit, and pearl simple designs. I taught my son to crochet, and now he wants to learn to knit. I'll have to check out the sites!