https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:07:20 +0000 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:48:22 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=39546 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1418735&title=learning-to-knit#1418735 Author: leks82
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Posted: 29 December 2011 at 2:48pm

I learnt to knit from reading/watching tutorials online. Hubby said I needed a hobby and suggested knitting...I wasn't really interested (was thinking boring scarves and old lady jumpers) until I looked into it and discovered socks! Probably not the best thing to start with but the unusualness of it was motivating for me. Haven't even thought about knitting for over a year though, but now that I'm reminded of it I'm tempted to dig out a half finished pair that I know are lying around somewhere in the back of the closet and finally finish them...]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:48:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1418735&title=learning-to-knit#1418735 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1416116&title=learning-to-knit#1416116 Author: Guest_47701
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Posted: 14 December 2011 at 2:14pm

chelledania wrote: Anyone know if there are any crochet classes?

You tube is great for crochet tutorials. Also try Ravelry.com for patterns or even crochetpatterncentral.com I learnt to crochet just before bubs was born and i'm hooked...'scuse the pun lol]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:14:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1416116&title=learning-to-knit#1416116 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1369621&title=learning-to-knit#1369621 Author: frangipanigirl
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Posted: 31 July 2011 at 5:56pm

dixie i totally agree with you on the boring scarf thing! i started yesterday to teach myself how to knit and started with a scarf and have done maybe 15 rows and am bored of it already! think i will give up on that and try find a nice easy baby hat pattern, although i have looked some patterns and am totally lost!!!

]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:56:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1369621&title=learning-to-knit#1369621 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1366005&title=learning-to-knit#1366005 Author: mrsm
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Posted: 22 July 2011 at 2:08pm

I have a pattern for a baby hat in Word format if anyone wants it to practice with:
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PM me your email if you would like to try it. It has knitting and purling and decreases and thats about it! Pretty simple. Has sizes from newborn up to infant (I haven't made the biggest size so not sure exactly how big it is).]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:08:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1366005&title=learning-to-knit#1366005 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1365531&title=learning-to-knit#1365531 Author: dixie
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Posted: 21 July 2011 at 12:07pm

I agree about Ravelry and Knittinghelp. Great websites for learning and patterns. I have a how to knit book, but found videos were better for showing the rhythm you are meant to have.

Lots of people start with knitting a scarf, but they take ages and are boring to knit! I say try something a bit more challenging that will at least keep you interested. Baby clothes are great as they don't take that long to do. Basic hats are good - instant gratification!

Trademe is great for cheap knitting supplies and yarn. I bought an old lady's entire knitting needle stash for pretty cheap. It can get expensive if you have to go and buy new needles etc everytime you do a new project.]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:07:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1365531&title=learning-to-knit#1365531 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1365347&title=learning-to-knit#1365347 Author: Mintyfresh
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Posted: 20 July 2011 at 8:58pm

My mum taught me how to knit/purl, but everything else I have learned by trial and error, or youtube.

Knitting is super easy to learn and master - I would suggest making dishcloths first as they are a good way to learn different stitches. Also brilliant for washing baby/yourself/dishes/the bench, anything.

Just make sure you use cotton yarn for dishcloths

Edited by Mintyfresh]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:58:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1365347&title=learning-to-knit#1365347 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1364534&title=learning-to-knit#1364534 Author: ereynolds
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Posted: 19 July 2011 at 9:00am

I've been learning to crochet- like MissShell, I found some patterns and then looked up the stitches online. I found THIS website really helpful. The one thing I've found a wee bit annoying is that the UK and US terms for stitches are different- so you do need to know where your pattern comes from: ie a US double crochet (DC) is actually a UK Treble crochet (TR)

I've found it was easier than knitting, but probably mainly because I am very right handed! ]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:00:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1364534&title=learning-to-knit#1364534 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1364180&title=learning-to-knit#1364180 Author: AngieBabe
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Posted: 18 July 2011 at 12:06pm

Sweet, thanks for the link MissShell... think I may feel the need to add crochet to my reportoire, even though I have much on my crafty plate already ]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:06:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1364180&title=learning-to-knit#1364180 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1364168&title=learning-to-knit#1364168 Author: mothermercury
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Posted: 18 July 2011 at 11:45am

It depends where you are. I didn't have much luck finding any in my area, but I still managed to teach myself with Youtube videos and websites like this.

Then I just picked a pattern (from Ravelry), looked up how to do the stitches needed for it, and then just learned as I went along.

I found it much easier than learning how to knit (although I learned to knit when I was a kid, so that may be a factor). ]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:45:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1364168&title=learning-to-knit#1364168 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1363395&title=learning-to-knit#1363395 Author: chelledania
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Posted: 15 July 2011 at 10:13pm

Anyone know if there are any crochet classes?]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:13:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1363395&title=learning-to-knit#1363395 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1349118&title=learning-to-knit#1349118 Author: mumzrule
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Posted: 18 June 2011 at 8:39pm

You can buy knitting pattern books that have a 'how to knit' section in it and simple patterns to.]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:39:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1349118&title=learning-to-knit#1349118 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1348462&title=learning-to-knit#1348462 Author: mrsm
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Posted: 17 June 2011 at 3:38pm

I found this website fantastic. ]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:38:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1348462&title=learning-to-knit#1348462 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1347072&title=learning-to-knit#1347072 Author: kathamill
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Posted: 15 June 2011 at 1:46pm

YouTube "how to knit" and you'll get great tutorials. The knit witch is a good person to look out for on YouTube. ]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:46:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1347072&title=learning-to-knit#1347072 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1347036&title=learning-to-knit#1347036 Author: Lucky apple
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Posted: 15 June 2011 at 1:06pm

Ravelry.com has lots of cool patterns. I've just started knitting too...have owned needles for just over a week now!! You tube tutorials are the best....and google for deciphering patterns....
I started with some wee fingerless gloves (learned to cast on, knit, cast off...and sewed them together with blanket stitch). Then a wee hat...(Cast on, knit, purl, decrease), and I've done a few other wee things too.
HAVE FUN!! ]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:06:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1347036&title=learning-to-knit#1347036 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1345307&title=learning-to-knit#1345307 Author: Kimnthekids
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Posted: 12 June 2011 at 8:04pm

Haha silly me, hadnt thought of the library - Right youtube and library, here i come]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:04:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1345307&title=learning-to-knit#1345307 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1345214&title=learning-to-knit#1345214 Author: Caronz
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Posted: 12 June 2011 at 6:30pm

There are good books in the Library too
]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 18:30:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1345214&title=learning-to-knit#1345214 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1345063&title=learning-to-knit#1345063 Author: Babykatnz
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Posted: 12 June 2011 at 2:11pm

Youtube!! They have videos for everything lol]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 14:11:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1345063&title=learning-to-knit#1345063 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1345037&title=learning-to-knit#1345037 Author: Kimnthekids
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Posted: 12 June 2011 at 1:18pm


I would like to learn to knit. My evenings are pretty much spent reading, on the internet or watching tele/movies, and I really need a hobby! I've decided knitting is it! I figure its cheaper than sewing to learn, as i dont need to buy a big sewing machine.

BUT... short of joining a knitting class (do they even have these?) How do I go about it?

Is there a website that can teach you, or anything?]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 13:18:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39546&PID=1345037&title=learning-to-knit#1345037