Getting Started Knitting And Not Break Your budget
Knitting should be an exceptionally relaxing and enjoyable craft
. So long as you are able to hold two knitting needles and know your left from your right (most of the time) and read some quite simple instructions, you'll be able to knit.
It does not need to cost a lot of money to get started at all or need fancy kits which you many can see in bookstores. What you need to get started is available on the net at no cost.
First, Google terms like "learn to knit" or "knitting for beginners". There will be a bunch of information available and it is all at your fingertips. Sites like Vogue Knitting and Martha Stewart will be very helpful,specially if they include photos or diagrams. The 3 things you need to learn for starters is how to cast on using the "long tail" method, the knit stitch and the right way to cast off. The rest is usually learned later on after you've gained some confidence with these 3 techniques.
You do not require a kit to begin with nor must you spend a lot of money on supplies. Yarn stores are lovely but you can also find exactly what you need at the local craft stores.
Buying needles might be daunting. There can be so many styles and materials available. Some knitters prefer metal needles but there is as well bamboo or wood and plastic sets and all work just as well. The size you will probably want to start out with is a pair of straight US 8 or 9 needles.
As for yarn, this is where it could genuinely get expensive, but only if you allow it to. If you are a novice or newbie knitter, resist the urge to get anything that is fuzzy, furry or has anything hanging off the strand of yarn, at least for now. Currently, there are some beautiful yarns for you to play and create with but are not one of the best to learn with. Because of the fuzz or fur, you will not be able to easily see what the actual yarn is doing and can certainly lead to frustrations.
For the newbie knitter, look for a nice cotton, polyester, acrylic or some type of "blended" yarn and when you've paid over 5 dollars on yarn, you have either paid for too much (at this time) or paid too much. Never get something that doesn't feel nice to you also. There are tons of soft, comfy yarns out there for you to play around with. Select a shade you like too. There isn't a excuse to be knitting using a color if you don't like it. The yarn department is like a fiber rainbow.
So, go through the directions using the needles and yarn in hand. Now what? Stick to the directions and diagrams. If it does not work, that is no problem. Yarn is very forgiving and allows you to take out your mistakes. If after a number of attempts you are still having problems, head over to another website and look at their directions. All people has a slightly different way to teach and the right one is out there for you to find.
Probably 99.9% of all beginners start with a scarf as their first project. Scarves are good, scarves make lovely presents, scarves will help you with the basic techniques. There are some people out there who start out with a sweater as their first project, and well... good for them. Remember, you can always remove your mistakes regardless of what your project is.
The most important thing about knitting is to not give up. There will be frustrations but if you push though it and get the basics down, it is also possible to knit most things!
Getting Started Knitting And Not Break Your budget
By: Orion Spacey
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