Stitches

Are there any websites or books that can teach me different knitting stitches?

I am looking for ways to teach myself how to do different types of knitting (my alternative plan is to go to a knitting "group" or something similar but figured I'd try this way first.) I can do a basic stitch and think I can remember how to do purl. I would also like to learn how to crochet, is this easy enough to teach myself or would it be better to have someone teach me how to do it? I pick things up pretty easily Thanks :)

Public Comments

1. Here is a website that has some simple animations showing different types of stitches: http://www.knitting-humor.com/basic-knitting-instructions.html
2. from experience, i've found that "klutz" makes great craft instruction books... i did a search on amazon and they do have a book on knitting, and a book on crocheting. good luck!
3. http://knittinghelp.com is a wonderful resource for knitters, both novice and advanced. The website has a long list of abbreviations and stitches explained and DEMONSTRATED on video. I basically taught myself how to knit with this website. http://knitty.com is a great online knitting magazine. There are great patterns and interesting articles all about knitting and different techniques. Also, the knitting community on livejournal is extremely helpful: http://community.livejournal.com/knitting/ Good luck!