People often ask me questions about learning how to knit or crochet so I've come up with this list.

A few Tips for Easier & Faster Learning:

1. pick an easy yarn to work with for learning. (Preferably with at least 45% wool for forgiving stitch eveness, springiness, and easy stitches. Non-splitty and no furry or stretchy, such as elastic or lyra in it.)

2. practice every day for about a month (no re-learning and fingers will have memory)

3. find others that can help you in person, preferable a professional. (that you can meet with at least 2+ times a week. check local yarn shops or online for meet-ups)

4. pick an easy to do pattern for your learning (This way you have something at the end to show for your work. You might want to ask for help on picking out this item. It should also be something that you want to make.)

5. take advantage of all the free resources online. Videos, patterns, & people to learn from. (ravelry.com, YouTube, knittinghelp.com, KnitPicks, & more.) Theses will keep you motivated, excited, & supported.