That learning to knit in my mid 40's is a bit naff???

[plastique]

How do I go about learning to knit?? Possibly start with a funky chunky scarf using those enormous needles ???

A lady at a group I went you once sells these- they look amazing! www.facebook.com/bigknitters/

I'm in South Hants playmobil - you are decidedly not conveniently located!

I'm 40 and learnt to crochet earlier this year after being a knitter for a few years. My local craft shop does beginner's courses every few months and I found it much clearer with an actual person. Once I'd got the basics, YouTube has been a source of inspiration.

It is naff to care whether crochet and knitting are naff or not
so YABU

Nothing naff about knitting. I started learning about 6 weeks ago and am totally hooked. My original aim was to knit a Christmas stocking. I relied on utube tutorials and a couple of books from the library. Pimterest is a good source of free patterns. I am now working on a Nordic style cusion cover (just taking a quick break to catch up on mumsnet) using super chunky wool and 7mm needles so progress is quite fast however I have not got the hang avoiding getting the wool twisted when working in two colours.

Not naff at all. I learned to knit in my 20s when I spent a long long time on 1:1 observations with 2 ladies on the elderly ward I was on. Together we made a very long scarf in a fabulous array of colours full of dropped stitches (my bits). I've still got it and everytime I look at it I smile.

Are you anywhere near Paisley, plastique? If so, I am happy to teach you to knit, and to take you to the knitting group,I go to each week.

Aw GENIUS .. Nope I'm north London.. D f not local ... Anyone else fancy a group??

Couldn't be much further away Queen 😣

I taught myself to crochet a year and a bit ago and have never looked back. It relaxes me and I make beautiful blankets and the like. I'm 39

Loads of places do workshops - Toft just did a learn to crochet one at the natural history museum. Google London yarn shops. Loop are really nice if you're in London.
I taught myself in my twenties - absolutely love knitting and crochet and sewing. It's so relaxing. Go for it.

4-5mm needles easiest to start with by the way - huge ones are a tad unwieldy

Should have said, I'm a horrible knitter, but when I've got all current projects (2 blankets,Christmas wreath, bag and embroidery card) if I don't capitulate and do the next Attic 24 CAL then knitted socks are my next challenge.

I learnt to knit at primary school but in my 40s I started knitting properly as in making garments
I gradually progressed onto cable and fairisle and keep stretching myself with ever more complicated things
In my 50s I taught myself to crochet using books and YouTube and am now trying to build up confidence to start crocheting harder items

Not at all! I'm 27 and currently teaching myself. Using a combination. Of YouTube videos and wiki how

Go for it. You are never too old to take up a new hobby. Enjoy it!

hey plastique I'm in N London too.