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April 10, 2012

Knitting Tips: How to Find Free Knitting Patterns

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March 27, 2012

How To…

</p> <p>How do you learn something new? Whether you prefer individual instruction, a class, or reading about it there are a lot of great references out there for knitters new and seasoned. Below are a few that have helped me through the hard spots.</p> <p><strong>Books:</strong> I taught myself how to knit with Debbie Stoller’s book <em>Stitch n’ Bitch</em>. The illustrations and language worked for me, and I still use that book today as reference. I’ve heard great things about her crochet book as well, <em>The Happy Hooker</em>. Another book knitters find helpful is <em>Vogue knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book</em>. These books not only teach technique well they also include a few patterns to start you off.</p> <p><strong>Online:</strong> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=videos&search_query=allison+isaacs+knitting&search_sort=video_avg_rating">YouTube.com</a> and <a href="http://www.knittinghelp.com/">knittinghelp.com</a> are a great reference for video. The nice thing about video is it can be played and rewound as many times as needed. Sometimes you might have to wade through a couple to find a teaching style that works for you. <a href="http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEss12/index.php">Knitty.com</a> has many helpful articles, and a great <a href="http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter05/patterns.html#ksbbb">list of abbreviations</a>.</p> <p><strong>Classes:</strong> There are many great class opportunities out there. I would start with your local yarn shop. We offer a range of them at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/cgi/commerce.cgi?display=user1">ImagiKnit</a>.</p> <p><strong>Private instruction:</strong> Maybe you prefer a little more attention. ImagiKnit offers individual and small group <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/cgi/commerce.cgi?display=user1">private lessons</a> as well. Lessons can range from learning how to knit or crochet to “can you help me fix this sweater?” Call ahead and schedule a time so we can staff appropriately for your needs.</p> </div> <br /> <div class="meta">Filed under: <a href="http://imagiknit.com/wordpress/category/classes/" title="View all posts in classes" rel="category tag">classes</a>,<a href="http://imagiknit.com/wordpress/category/videos/" title="View all posts in videos" rel="category tag">videos</a> — Courtney @ 10:00 am </div> <br />  </div>  <h2>March 10, 2012</h2> <div class="post" id="post-453"> <h3 class="storytitle"><a href="http://imagiknit.com/wordpress/2012/03/10/how-to-work-from-a-pattern/" rel="bookmark">How to Work from a Pattern</a></h3> <div class="storycontent"> <p><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/A1pztGSTUNo" frameborder="0" width="560" height="315"

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February 17, 2012

How to Knit a Scarf

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