There are many resources on the internet on how to... I myself spent many hours searching and learned to knit and crochet from these. I thought that it would be a good idea to share my knowledge with all of you.
The first site I went to was
Knitting.About.com. It gives detailed, but easy-to-understand instructions. They also have a wealth of
free patterns to learn from.
Another one that was really helpful was
FreePatterns.com. This one was great for all different types of crafts; like sewing, quilting, crochet, cross-stitch and tatting. Also, if you are looking for conversion charts or how to substitute yarn; this site is great, too.
Now, for learning the terms and abbreviations, go to
knitting-crochet.com. What a lifesaver this one was for me.
So, now you know the techniques and terms and you want to start on your very first "real" project. Not just another scarf or potholder. Here is my list of favorite sites for free (but still quite trendy) patterns:
FreePatterns.comKnitting.About.comBerrocco.comLionbrand.comKnitty.comBernat.comCraftown.comMichaels.comI hope this information is helpful to you on your journey to learn how to knit. Knitting is definitely one of my favorite forms of crafting. Good luck.
