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Get some how to books and then when you are doing the knitting remember to relax. Because if you don’t it will get tighter and tighter as you do it.

Some craft store also have classes that you can take.
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Self, taught my self to knit and when I first started my would get tighter and tighter if I tensed up.

some craft stores have classes that teach you all the basics of doing different types of crafts such as cake decorating, knitting, scrapbooks, and so on.
look into it I go to them just to get out of the house and learn new things.
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No kidding, I went to Wal-Mart and bought one of those kits that they have for that purpose. It comes with 2 different sets of knitting needles, a book with instructions and patterns, a set of holders for each set of needles, a cable stitch holder, and a few other things. It walks you through it step by step for both leftys and rightys, so there is little confusion. I think it is called ‘I taught myself to knit!’ The only other thing you would need to buy is some yarn.
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Personal experience.

Don’t start with a project. Start with practicing. Knit a couple of rows, then rip it out and start over. Keep repeating thin until you get the hang of it. Once you do, try a few simple things, like scarves, to start. Once you get the hang of that, try a new skill (increasing stitched, decreasing stitches, switching colors, etc.). Start with a basic cotton yarn instead of one of the fancy ones, also. This it the easiest to use. I prefer to use aluminum needles vs. plastic ones since they do not break as easily. Keep your stitches loose and uniform, and like the other poster states, relax. Once you finish a row and move to the next, you’ll need to put the needle back through. If your stitches are too tight, you’ll have to fight with your work. Once you get going, it gets easier and is fun. Good luck!
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Currently teaching myself to knit

I agree with everyone else you should start off small . Remember that pratice make perfect. I also went to walmart and bought I taught myself how to knit. It was good but a little confusing. I went to this site cause they actually can give you a small video of how some stiches are done.

http://www.worldknit.com/howto/howtoknit/beginningtechniques/knit.html

Happy Knitting.
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the way that i started out was that a T.V show called Knitty Gritty inspired me to knit, so i went to walmart and bought the size 5 needles (which were later destroyed) and yarn.

start with a small but simple projects. a great way to practice would be to make a thin scarf and then move up from there once you mastered the knit and purl stitch. being able to know about gauge helps a ton so that a project comes out at a certain size.

remember keep practicing and you master it in no time at all.
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http://learntoknit.lionbrand.com/

this free site can give you tips when you get stuck.

Hi:

The following websites and books might have what you want:

http://www.barnesandnobel.com/

http://knittingcrochet.suite101.com/arti…

http://www.theknitstitch.com/charity.htm…

http://www.knittinguniverse.com/xrx/comm…

http://www.learntoknit.com/instructions_…

http://www.learn-to-knit.com/

http://www.squidoo.com/knitting…

http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/knit…

http://knitknitting.com/

http://knitting.about.com/

http://wendyknits.net/wendy/knitting.htm…

http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/croche…

http://www.knitty.com/issuespring05/feat…

http://hobbies.expertvillage.com/intervi…

http://www.knittingfool.com/

http://www.knittinghelp.com/

http://www.letsknit2gether.com/…

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/knitting…

Books :

he Ultimate Sourcebook of Knitting and Crochet Stiches: Over 900 Great Stitches Detailed for Needle Crafters of Every Level
by Reader’s Digest Editors (Editor), Reader’s Digest Editors-
A most execellent book on the subject { I own one and agree with it} get this book it nothing else-

Learn to Knit
by Shure

The Knitting Experience Book 1: The Knit Stitch: Inspiration and Instruction, Vol. 1
by Sally Melville, Elaine Rowley (Editor), Alexis Xenakis (Photographer), Alexis Xenakis (Photographer), Xrx Press (Manufactured by)

Beginner Basics (Vogue Knitting on the Go! Series)
by Trisha Malcolm (Editor)

Kids Knitting
by Melanie Falick, Kristin Nicholas (Illustrator), Chris Hartlove (Photographer)

Knitting For Dummies
by Pam Allen, Trisha Malcolm, Rich Tennant (Illustrator), Trisha Malcolm (Foreword by)

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting
by Sharon Turner

Modular Knits: New Techniques for Today’s Knitters
by Iris Schreier

Donna Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Knitting
by Donna Kooler

Knitting School: A Complete Course
by Sterling Publishing, RCS LIBRI

Big Book of Knitting Stitch Patterns
by Staff of Sterling Publishing

Learning to Knit
by BarCharts, Kaaren Ashley

Learn to Knit
by Sue Whiting (Editor)

Learn To Knit
by Penny Hill, New Holland Publishers Ltd (Produced by)

The Learn to Knit a Sweater Book
by Jean Leinhauser

How to Knit
by Debbie Bliss

Knitter’s Lib: Learn to Knit, Crochet, and Free Yourself from Pattern Dependency
by Lena Maikon

Teach Yourself Knitting
by Sally J. Walton

The Easy Learn to Knit in Just One Day
by Staff of the American School of Needlework

Start to Knit
by Alison Dupernex

Decorative Knitting: 100 Practical Techniques, 125 Inspirational Ideas: And over 18 Creative Projects
by Kate Haxell, Luise Roberts

Michaels Book of Needlecrafts: Knitting, Crochet and Embroidery
by Dawn Cusick (Editor), Megan Kirby (Editor), Megan Kirby (Editor), Lark Books (Manufactured by)

Perfectly Brilliant Knits
by Melissa Matthay, Sheryl Thies, Sheryl Thies

The Knitter’s Handbook
by Eleanor Van Zandt

Beginner’s Guide to Knitting
by Alison Dupernex

Complete Book of Knitting
by Barbara Abbey

Tips:
1) Make a xerox copy of the project So you can mark off what row you did and so you know where you are on the project – good tip for any beginers

2) Make sure you read the direction clear through so you get a idea of what the design of the pattern looks like and how it structured. and how it’s to be assembled. Also have your equipment and supplies on hand when you start your project

3) Make a sample of the stitch and measure a square inch of it and count the number of stitch in it so you got idea of it gauge or swap. this so you can find what needle size your going to need to get your pattern to the right size. Different people knit or crochet differently.

4) make sure you got enough yarn of each color on hand to do the project your doing. It hard for to you work the color yarn on your project when you find out that you don’t have that yarn color in your basket.

5) Make sure of you counted your stitches correctly when doing each row. Nothing it more frustrating than to find out you made a error in your count and have to unknit or redo the whole thing. Invest in a knit counter or a notepad and pencil..

6) Chose a quiet place to do your project along with ample time to do it.

7) Learn to add a different color or add new yarn to your project invaluable to you when you about to run out of yarn

8) Get two books :

One, a book on how to knit.
Two: a good book on knitting stitches for reference; in case you forget how to do something.

9) Be patence, Your project is going to take time to complete. – Remember "Roman was not built in a day" Also in some cases ( For example: like you find out you or a friend going to be a mother or Grandma. Start your project before way before the event happens( in this case a baby blanket. It a shame to work on baby blanket, only to finish it five years later and find out they out grown it.) unless your starting it long before it happens . use common sense here

10. Good luck and my best wishes to you on your project what ever it is.
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Get yourself more than 2 books to refer to. Some authors may cover certain topics that others did not cover. Read more. You will need to constantly motivate yourself that you can do it, no problem.
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