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knitting???

So I've decided to take up knitting, and I bought a knitting book and size 10 needles and some wasted yarn or whatever its called. I've read through the whole book and I still can't find anything about how to start the knitting (I just want to make a simple scarf) and how to go from the first row to the second. Can someone explain to me how to do it or give me a link to a site that can help? Thanks.

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1. Go to knittinghelp.com and search for help on 'casting on'
2. This site shows how to cast on (start) and how to do rows. Happy knitting.
3. It's called casting on. There are typically two methods, one where you "knit" onto the needle, and the second is where you use one hand and a needle. There are, of course several others, but for beginners, go for SIMPLE. http://www.mycraftbook.com/cast.asp here is a step-by-step reference. One of the things that books don't address well is tension. A first time project usually has two problems, either the knits are too tight or too loose. The key to be consistent. The loops on your needle should move easily, but firmly on the needle. This is one of the things that takes some time to perfect. A scarf is a PERFECT first project. You will also need to learn to Cast Off once you get towards the end of the project so that your knitting doesn't come undone. Good Luck and have fun.
4. Lion Brand Yarn has a good website that has step by step instructions for knitting and/or crocheting that tell you how to do everything with pictures too.
5. www.knittinghelp.com is a great tool that will show you everything you'll need to know. it's usually easier to watch than to have someone try to type and explain. as you knit, you'll be moving the stitches from your left needle, one by one, onto the right needle. once all of your stitches have been moved over to your right-hand needle, you can put the right needle into your left hand and your left hand needle in your right hand and start by moving each stitch back over to the right needle. this will keep your knitting moving right along. good luck! eventually knitting will be a great and relaxing hobby!
6. the above links are right but if i were you i wouldn't start out with such large needles. the recommended size for beginners is size 6 ( i started with 7 but its still pretty similar) it makes it alot easier to knit.
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