Would you like to learn to knit or crochet?
May 8th, 2007 by HeatherI have been throwing around the idea of doing a learn to knit or crochet series. I would post weekly with new tips and tricks, plus different stitches. I would also post a pattern each week that would pertain to what was taught that week. So like a knitting / crochet class, but online.
I know there are a lot of sites that show the basic stitches, but I would make each lesson more involved than I’ve seen. Plus with weekly patterns to do before the next lesson, it would be a great way to learn how to knit or crochet!
Is there any interest in this? Would you like to see this? Would you find it helpful? Please comment!
ETA: I removed the poll – not sure why it wasn’t working 
May 8th, 2007 at 10:02 am
poll isn’t working Heather – but I think this would be fun. I would definitely read it even though I already knit and crochet, since I always make mistakes and your stuff comes out so great.
Em
May 8th, 2007 at 10:05 am
I vote for knitting
May 8th, 2007 at 10:50 am
I vote for knitting too! I only know how to knit a scarf, so it would be nice to learn other stitches, etc.
May 8th, 2007 at 11:03 am
Poll isn’t working for me either but I’d say crochet – I have no idea how to do it and I really want to learn! Knitting I understand pretty well for a beginner though, so knitting lessons wouldn’t hurt either!
May 8th, 2007 at 11:10 am
I would like either one! I would love to be able to make something wearable that I can make polymer clay buttons for, but I don’t really know whether knit or crochet is better. Whatever is fastest and easiest
May 8th, 2007 at 12:06 pm
Knitting please!
May 8th, 2007 at 1:03 pm
I would love to learn both!!!
May 8th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
This is such a cool idea! I’d totally try this. My votes for knitting but I’d be excited about either. So cool!
May 8th, 2007 at 5:08 pm
I want to learn crochet, but if knitting wins I’ll sure follow all the lessons! Thanks a lot!
May 8th, 2007 at 5:17 pm
I would LOVE crochet instructions. I crochet already, but just a basic granny square and little else. I don’t understand the terms that the websites and books give, so your instructions would be fabulous!
May 8th, 2007 at 6:10 pm
I would love crochet instructions too. I have no idea how to do it but I have been to 1 class last year and I have forgotten how to do it
May 8th, 2007 at 9:21 pm
This is a wonderful idea. I know how to knit, but I’d love to learn crochet.
May 8th, 2007 at 11:32 pm
I would love to learn both but I can knit a little, so crochet will be more interesting and fun. But no matter what you decide, I will keep up visiting your website daily
May 9th, 2007 at 2:49 am
i am in the process of learning to knit–s l o w l y–but would love extra tutoring since i don’t really understand the jargon used in most books either.
May 9th, 2007 at 4:22 am
Yes, please, would love to learn either or both!
May 9th, 2007 at 5:46 am
I vote for knitting, never could get the hang of crochet.
I really would like a good lesson on how to change yarns mid-project.
oh and any tips on hand felting knit goods.
yes yes yes!
May 9th, 2007 at 6:32 am
Wonderful idea! I just started learning to knit two days ago…knit one purl one…it’s going pretty well but to take part in something like this would help with motivation! I love the blog, by the way
May 9th, 2007 at 7:11 am
I would love to learn to do one or both of these! I know the basics of both. I would love to learn how to do something with it.
Shelley
May 9th, 2007 at 7:57 am
crochet please!-I know some of the basics but everything I try turns out a wonky shape-help me!
May 9th, 2007 at 8:20 am
I can knit and purl pretty good but that is as far as it goes…cannot understand picking up stitches and how to join things so would love knitting. I can crochet but plenty to learn there too so whatever you pick first is fine with me and I just totally love this idea! I live in a rural area where there are few options to learn new crafts.
May 9th, 2007 at 9:20 am
I would be interested. I would like to know how to knit and crochet.
May 9th, 2007 at 10:52 am
An additional idea, as though knittig and crocheting were not enough, would be something on hand embroidery.
May 9th, 2007 at 1:15 pm
I would like that. I am a beginner knitter and I am looking for something like this. Here is the knit stich, now make this. Here is how to increase, now make this. Here is how you purl, now make this. I am having such a hard time finding projects that are small enough to practice on that are my skill level!
May 9th, 2007 at 4:19 pm
both knitting and crochet would be great. i am a beginner to both.
May 9th, 2007 at 6:30 pm
This sounds great – I’d be interested in either or both!
May 10th, 2007 at 3:54 am
Hi, I love your idea and would like to lear how to crochet. Can’t wait for the first lesson!
Letty
May 10th, 2007 at 4:00 am
Either would be delightful for me! Thank you.
May 10th, 2007 at 8:45 am
I would love to learn how to knit. I don’t have any supplies but I was just telling my husband this would be a great birthday present. Please do this and thanks so much!
May 10th, 2007 at 12:22 pm
Oh, this would be wonderful! I can crochet, but only a basic stitch and I would love to learn knitting! I hope it happens. =)
May 10th, 2007 at 9:26 pm
I think that either knitting or crochetting is a good idea. I have been teaching my 29 Grade 5/6 students how to knit and we are just finishing a class quilt made of all their knitted squares! It has been very rewarding! They are holding a raffle for the quilt to make money for our local SPCA. Because of the classroom project, I’ve developed a renewed interest in knitting and now I like to see what possibilities there are out there – for projects of my own. I’ve made some booties for a not-yet-born granchild and I’m going to make some felt slippers. Bring it on!
May 11th, 2007 at 4:33 am
I would love, love, LOVE to learn to crochet!
May 11th, 2007 at 10:53 am
I would love to learn to crochet!
May 12th, 2007 at 6:06 am
I have a basic knowledge of knitting but have been wanting to learn to crochet too. So, I would enjoy either one but vote for crochet.
P.S.
Love your blog!
May 12th, 2007 at 3:30 pm
I want to learn how to knit. I can crochet but want tolearn to knit
May 12th, 2007 at 10:14 pm
I just learned the bottom of the barrel basic stiches in crochet and would love to improve!! WONDERFUL idea!
May 13th, 2007 at 1:38 pm
Either would be great!