How to Learn to Knit a Skirt

Have you seen a knit skirt and thought that it looked chic and different? Have you started wondering if you could possibly knit one for yourself? Anyone can learn how to knit, although it may seem like a daunting task. However, there are many resources to help you on your way. It is a relaxing hobby, and you will take great pleasure in the knowledge that you knitted your own skirt.

Talk to your grandmother and other family members. Years ago, it was common for people to make their own clothes. Find out if your grandmother, or even an aunt or cousin, knows how to knit. In addition to teaching you how to knit, they can also offer you time-saving tips.

Call your local church or recreation center, as many of them offer knitting groups. The great thing about these groups is that they attract a wide range of people. Men and women knit, and people of all ages from children to senior citizens enjoy knitting. A knitting community like this will welcome you in. Not only will they help you learn the basics, but they can also offer you little tips. If you are making mistakes the people in the group may be able to help you catch and correct them. Another bonus is that you might even find yourself making new friends.

Take a formal class. Craft centers are in the business of moving their products, and one way they do this is to teach people how to use the merchandise. Check with your favorite craft store to find out when they are offering classes on knitting. The class will carry a fee, but they will teach you many valuable skills. Not only will you learn how to use the needles, but they will also teach you about the different speciality needles that are used to do fancier stitches. You will walk away from the class with the knowledge and the skills needed to knit a skirt.

Buy a “How-To” book. The yarn section of your craft store is loaded with books containing patterns for knitting. Some of these books also feature sections that will show you, step-by-step, how to knit. They often have clear pictures and illustrations to go along with the directions. There are even books that are dedicated to learning how to knit, and will go into a great deal of detail. The benefit of teaching yourself is that you will not be on anyone else’s schedule. You can take as much time as you want, and can fit your lessons into your busy schedule wherever you need to.

Regardless of how you learn to knit, your next step is finding a skirt pattern that you like. The pattern will provide you with sizing information, material requirements, stitch information and everything a knowledgeable knitter needs to know for knitting a skirt. The hardest part of this process may prove to be choosing the pattern and your yarn colors.