Array ( [21] => Array ( [pid] => 25392193 [fid] => 319 [tid] => 333540 [first] => 0 [author] => Azumai [authorid] => 305092 [subject] => [dateline] => 1610500677 [message] => You can try YouTube videos, and guidebooks! There are some free guides written by bloggers online as well! I also learned mainly through online materials [useip] => 106.69.219.14 [port] => 46944 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 21 ) [22] => Array ( [pid] => 25419557 [fid] => 319 [tid] => 333540 [first] => 0 [author] => EnjolrasB [authorid] => 288898 [subject] => [dateline] => 1610785170 [message] => Clearly OP doesn't need the advice anymore, but for those who might need it now: youtube is your friend. If you are able to follow videos in English there's a vast choice of video tutorials. If you're not confident enough with the English language, (keep in mind you can play youtube videos at a slower speed, just click on the little wheel in the lower right corner on the screen), try to search youtube anyway, I have seen videos in franch, spanish, russian, german, italian...there's plenty to choose from. If you're a visual learner, Garnstudio has a series of silent videos where you only see the instructor's hands moving, they're well done and detailed, but probably won't be the best for you if you need a verbal explanation, but they're fine to go beyond the language barrier. Other good youtube channels are Sheep and Stitch, Very Pink Knits, and, if you need to see how a specific stitch is made, New Stitch a Day is a fantastic resource, they have a youtube channel and a website, so you also have the options of written instructions. There's also one thing to keep in mind if you're not an English native speaker: US knitting and crochet terms somewhat differ from UK ones, same goes for needle/hook sizes, yarn weights and some stitch and pattern abbreviations. I would advise the beginner to keep that in mind when browsing knitting/crochet resources in English. If you google "Knitting conversion chart" you'll find plenty of information on such differences. [useip] => 95.244.233.221 [port] => 45116 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 22 ) [23] => Array ( [pid] => 25474178 [fid] => 319 [tid] => 333540 [first] => 0 [author] => karura85 [authorid] => 304756 [subject] => [dateline] => 1611372861 [message] => This is a curious question. I started as bought the needles by Ebay, metal and bambo options, then the yarn. After I just see videos on youtube and start to practice the movements. I am newbie but I enjoy to imagine all the project I will create. First step are the intention, then... Try. [useip] => 186.26.117.91 [port] => 63208 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 23 ) [24] => Array ( [pid] => 25698666 [fid] => 319 [tid] => 333540 [first] => 0 [author] => ultimateduck13 [authorid] => 307756 [subject] => [dateline] => 1613500643 [message] => Mostly from YouTube [useip] => 76.102.199.150 [port] => 40694 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 24 ) [25] => Array ( [pid] => 33576975 [fid] => 319 [tid] => 333540 [first] => 0 [author] => htsear13 [authorid] => 331021 [subject] => [dateline] => 1655134033 [message] => sounds interesting! following.. [useip] => 76.102.199.150 [port] => 45544 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 25 ) ) where did you learn?-Cant Download attachment (and reply)-Recycled-Checked-PinDIY.com - Powered by Discuz! Archiver

Azumai Publish time 2021-1-13 09:17

You can try YouTube videos, and guidebooks! There are some free guides written by bloggers online as well! I also learned mainly through online materials

EnjolrasB Publish time 2021-1-16 16:19

Clearly OP doesn't need the advice anymore, but for those who might need it now: youtube is your friend. If you are able to follow videos in English there's a vast choice of video tutorials. If you're not confident enough with the English language, (keep in mind you can play youtube videos at a slower speed, just click on the little wheel in the lower right corner on the screen), try to search youtube anyway, I have seen videos in franch, spanish, russian, german, italian...there's plenty to choose from. If you're a visual learner, Garnstudio has a series of silent videos where you only see the instructor's hands moving, they're well done and detailed, but probably won't be the best for you if you need a verbal explanation, but they're fine to go beyond the language barrier. Other good youtube channels are Sheep and Stitch, Very Pink Knits, and, if you need to see how a specific stitch is made, New Stitch a Day is a fantastic resource, they have a youtube channel and a website, so you also have the options of written instructions. There's also one thing to keep in mind if you're not an English native speaker: US knitting and crochet terms somewhat differ from UK ones, same goes for needle/hook sizes, yarn weights and some stitch and pattern abbreviations. I would advise the beginner to keep that in mind when browsing knitting/crochet resources in English. If you google "Knitting conversion chart" you'll find plenty of information on such differences.

karura85 Publish time 2021-1-23 11:34

This is a curious question. I started as bought the needles by Ebay, metal and bambo options, then the yarn.

After I just see videos on youtube and start to practice the movements. I am newbie but I enjoy to imagine all the project I will create.

First step are the intention, then... Try.

ultimateduck13 Publish time 2021-2-17 02:37

Mostly from YouTube

htsear13 Publish time 2022-6-13 23:27

sounds interesting! following..
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