I want to learn to knit

[KinseyWinsey]

I've never done it before.

Where online are there some good tutorials for a thickie like me, please?

I knit a bit, taught myself a few years ago. You might find a book with some basic projects better as you need to work towards something and you also need to learn to read patterns. You could just learn to cast on and knit basic stitches to make a scarf but that will be REALLY dull.

I knit a lot!!!!
Buy some short needles, maybe even children ones. About 30cm long? 4mm and some Dk (double knitting) thickness of yarn.

There is loads of stuff on YouTube or get a book.

Your first few attempts will have dropped and extra stitches. This really doesn’t matter, but it might be best to not aim for something you like at first.. definitely not a scarf!

Depending on your taste... I really like Jean greenhow’s jiffy knits. They are a pamphlet (available on Amazon) of things you can make with a simple square... everyone needs a knitted scotch egg!!

Good luck!!!

Search for beginner knitting on YouTube. Keep watching until you find one you can follow. I find tutorials on you tube better than books as you can really see the movement required, pause, re-watch.

Be prepared to re-knit over and over, ofter starting again. As long as you enjoy the process of knitting you won’t mind redoing it. I find the act of knitting is more satisfying than the end product. I use knitting as a fidget activity, a relaxing activity. I only knit simple patterns which don’t require much concentration (e.g.cowls, scarves) knitting in the round is my favourite as you only need to do a knit stitch rather than knit /purl (I hate purling!).

If you find you don’t enjoy knitting, try crocheting. I like both, but some people prefer one over the other.

I learned to knit in lockdown.

I watched a load of tutorials on YouTube. One guy, an American chap was simplest.

I'd say to start with chunkier needs and a chunky wool. And just start! It's actually incredibly simple. And addictive and relaxing!

I learned mostly from knittinghelp.com videos, with the odd bit of my mum or a friend fixing mistakes.

There are tutorials on YouTube on how to knit beginner things. Don't discount making simple knitted toys either as these are small and fun to make. Also, consider crochet as well as this is very forgiving and easy to correct mistakes.

I want too as well. Tried a few YouTube videos but just couldnt follow it. Need to try again. I used to be able to knit but never learnt how to cast on or cast off.

I never got on with knitting, I crochet though and learnt by the Attic 24 blog and Bella coco video tutorials on YouTube if that interests you.

For supplies for knitting or crochet Woolwarehouse online is great, you want bog standard DK yarn and a 4 mm hook to start with not sure about size of knitting needles but might be 4mm as well. It's a nice manageable size not too big and not too fiddly.

Me too.

As a student I learnt to knit and mastered a number of quite decent jumpers.

I’m sure I’d be able to pick it up again but I could never cast on (my mum or best friend always did it for me) and simply need a tutorial for it.

@Shangrilalala if you can knit, one easy way to cast in is to create the first stitch as a loop, then knot into it. Rather than knock it off the needle, pop the new stitch back in your left needle and knit that. Then put the new stitch from the new stitch back in. Carry on until you have the right number of stitches on your left needle

I really liked the videos by wool and the gang on YouTube. I followed along making a blanket out of squares and once you get the hang of it is very therapeutic!

Oh thank you @KatyN I will definitely give it a try!

@PleaseStopExplaining

I learned mostly from knittinghelp.com videos, with the odd bit of my mum or a friend fixing mistakes.

Same! Years ago now and I can now knit anything.

I would learn continental method from the start (quicker and easier). Get some good needles that aren’t too slippy (wood or bamboo are great for starting, avoid metal). Easier to start with thicker yarn so you can see what you’re doing - I only use natural fibres now but start with acrylic as it isn’t as splitty and won’t fall apart if you have to rip it out.

Aran weight yarn with 5mm needles or DK weight with 4mm needles. Stylecraft Special DK is a great beginners yarn and cheap. I generally use Knitpro needles (but I use an interchangeable set rather than long needles)

Long tail cast on is easy and requires no knitting action or slip knots - looks complicated but super easy once you’ve got the hang of it

I taught myself whilst pregnant - i started with the basic - a very simple and easy baby blanket - nothing fancy - I popped into my local knitting/wool shop and they were really helpful in helping me pick a "starters" pattern and equipment. Then used a combination of google videos and a basic knitting book off Amazon. I then worked up from there

I also stated with chunky wool patterns and patterns with large needles as found it easier