Often times when you are new at knitting, you are a little nervous about their first projects. The main thing to remember is that you are doing this for fun. In addition, that most likely the item you make will not come out perfect. So, all and all, you will want to choose something fun and something that will not be too difficult.
The last thing you want to do is to abandon your want to learn to knit forever because you chose a project that was too difficult.
Many simple patterns can be gotten off the Internet, at your hometown craft store, from your favorite craft or knitting magazine or your best friend. Here is a list of some fun places on the Internet that have free patterns with good instructions for you to use.
• About.com, their site has some simple knitting patterns with good instruction.
• Frugal Knitting Haus Free Patterns, this site has several beginners’ patterns and update with new patterns often.
• LIVE journal, this site has great beginner patterns for people knitting for babies.
• ukhandknitting.com, this site has beautiful patterns for shawls. They also have excellent instructions.
• Crochetandknitting.com, this site has many crochet and knitting patterns for beginners free.
• ebay, this site has many patterns for reduced prices.
• Crochetpatterncentral.com, this site has a wide variety of patterns and visitors.
This is just a sample of the web sites you can find on the Internet for patterns for beginners.
You have the option of CDROMS that you can purchase online, or at the store.
Interactive CDROMS:
COATS & CLARK
CD101 Coats Crochet Made Easy
CD102 Knitting Made Easy
Another option is that you can check into local stores in your area. Wal-Mart, K-mart, and other local craft and hobby stores. You can find the options in your yellow pages under yarn.
You can look around for a class. Classes, which will come with patterns, are located at your libraries, craft stores, local high schools or adult education classes. This will also give you an opportunity to see other techniques and have support as you are trying this wonderful new craft.
You can also check out the clubs for knitting and crochet in your area. National Guilds sponsor national and regional conferences that offer interesting class programs, exhibits, fashion shows and consumer shows, offering still more opportunities to learn more about crocheting and knitting.
There are many beginner-knitting kits available also. Many online stores have several beginners knitting kits that appear to have everything a beginner knitter would need.
Learn how to kits:
COATS & CLARK
K1402 Knitting Made Easy
You can purchase instructional books with patterns in them for around $20-30. They can be purchased online on the Internet, from a bookstore, Wal-Mart or other chain stores, or craft and fabric stores.
Instructional books:
COATS & CLARK
J14-1401 Learn How Book
J14-1402 Knitting Made Easy
J14-1403 Crochet Made Easy
ASN PUBLISHING
1146 Learn to Crochet in Just One Day
1147 Learn to Crochet in Just One Day (Left-Handed)
1210 Learn to Knit
1273 Learn to Knit Socks
5101 First Steps in Crocheting
5102 First Steps in Knitting
Whatever pattern you choose, wherever you get the pattern, remember not to lose hope, have a good time and enjoy yourself. Knitting is fun!