How to Knit and Crochet

No one knows how to make every kind of stitch. No one knows how to make every pattern. And for newcomers, even trying to interpret the multiple needle size notations can seem daunting. These guides should help.

Bella Coco https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQEzmjboJ_6-uG8-1j4coNw.

Sarah-Jayne’s YouTube channel is a source for excellent crochet tutorials, containing not just basics, but tutorials on how to crochet specific types of stitches. She has a pleasant voice and presents everything in a clear way.

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The Knitter’s Book of Knowledge: A complete guide to essential knitting techniques, by Debbie Bliss

Bliss’ book strives for completeness. She tries to be totally comprehensive on the basics of knitting. The book provides explanations for different kinds of needles, how to make buttons and button holes, and various kinds of stitches.

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Hobby Lobby’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/hobbylobby

The craft store, Hobby Lobby works very hard to bring new people into the fold. Their YouTube page is full of great introductions to the arts. They are even fun to watch.

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A to Z of Crochet: the ultimate guide for the beginner to advanced crocheter, by Martingale

This book has quickly become extremely popular, fighting through the clutter of the saturated market. Written in 2010, it works hard to be a complete guide for how to crochet, and how to be a better crocheter.

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RJ Knits https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkg45GHzMdEBXl8BA8FtPpw.

What makes RJ Knits special is how complete it is. Not only does it have videos for basic learning, but also videos on various kinds of stitches. It is an excellent reference even for experienced knitters.

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Stoller, D. (2004). Stitch ‘N Bitch: the knitters handbook

This books is a fun guide for knitting for newcomers to the hobby. What makes it stand out is the humor, and the way it makes learning the craft, a usually frustrating task, more fun.

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Stoller, D. (2006). Stitch ‘N Bitch Crochet: the happy hooker

Stoller continues her series on how to learn fiber arts with her book on crochet. This is an excellent guide for new crocheters who want to learn the art.