Knitting Beginner Help!

[AugustaCarp]

Hi all, I really want to learn to knit, but don't know where to start. What size needles should I start with? Where's best to buy? Wool?? I'm a real beginner, as I'm sure you can tell

YouTube videos will help you. The Knitty Gritty book is often recommended on here.

I would start with 4mm needles and some double knitting (DK) yarn as these are (in my opinion) the most frequently used. You may be able to get these in a charity shop - ask, as they are often "under the counter" items

Your local yarn shop may help if you get stuck but keep asking on here - we're always willing to help.

Have a look at Knitfreedom - really nice and clear videos.

If you have a Hobbycraft shop near you (or Dunelm Mill) you can get needles and yarn there. Woollybacks is right, you want a double knitting yarn and 4mm needles. If in doubt, you can look at the label of a ball of yarn and it will tell you the usual size of needle to use for the yarn.

If you want to give an approximate location, we can probably mobilise an MNer to get you started!

what woollyback said.
Usborne do a book called How to Knit. it's aimed at children but it's easy tp use and has great stepbystep guides . many of the projects are suitable for adults such as hats, flower brooches , scarves, bags ,purses and mobile phone cases.

I was told when beginning to pick a bright colour and a plain tight ply wool so that you can see what you're doing with the stitches.

Gosh, I love MN! I'm in SE London not near any big craft places I don't think (and don't drive), but will have a google. HA! At yarn and needles being under the counter times

I've found the book "stitch and bitch" by Debbie Stoller really good. However I did give up and learnt to crochet instead as it's easier

Good luck with it

Also knitting help is a good site for learning. It's how I learned and now go to if I need a refresherin a certain technique.

And join Ravelry. (ravelry.com) There is a 'group' facility where you can see whether there are any groups in your area. There are free paterns ad a group for beginning knitters.