[dakshaayinni]

I'm from New Zealand and really have no clue about knitting but would love learn the art!

 

[Wally-the-bear]

You go girl. There is lots of advise to be had here.

 

[dakshaayinni]

Would really appreciate it if someone can put me on the right track. I know sweater borders have to be knitted with smaller sized needles. Will it be alright to knit the border with 3mm needles and the rest of the sweater with 4mm needles?

 

[Wally-the-bear]

Would really appreciate it if someone can put me on the right track. I know sweater borders have to be knitted with smaller sized needles. Will it be alright to knit the border with 3mm needles and the rest of the sweater with 4mm needles?

dakshaayinni, you may get better results posting this question in Knitting Forum -> Main, Create New Topic .
Sorry, I haven't enough knowledge to answer your query.I'm confident though that someone else will be able to help.

 

[babybop]

H and welcome to the family.

 

[Chrissy]

Would really appreciate it if someone can put me on the right track. I know sweater borders have to be knitted with smaller sized needles. Will it be alright to knit the border with 3mm needles and the rest of the sweater with 4mm needles?

I think it best to follow sizes given in a pattern, but to just practice, yes those sizes will do.
Have you looked at the many you-tube videos? lots of useful info there.
Good luck.

 

[GQR999]

Greetings and welcome from Florida USA! I'm much more of a crocheter than a knitter but I see others have started to answer your question. As someone else suggested, YouTube videos are very helpful, as are good beginning knitting books and especially a fellow knitter. Best of luck

 

[flitri]

G'day and welcome from Sydney Australia. It would depend on what ply wool or cotton that you are using and what the pattern instructions advise for the needle size.

 

[SherryH]

Welcome and have fun. There are a lot of great knitters who will love helping you learn. Don't be afraid to ask anything.

 

[Sallyflymi]

Check out U Tube. They have a lot of wonderful tutorials there that you can watch until you get it. Welcome from the middle of the mitten. Glad you have found us. Enjoy your stay. Be ware this site is addictive.

 

[nhauf001]

there are incredible knitter on this site, a lot of knitting knowledge at your fingertips, good luck and welcome!

 

[gracieanne]

Hi and welcome from California! www.knittinghelp.com also has great videos. That is how I learned to knit.

 

[bat]

welcome from AR.

 

[tinkerbell]

Welcome from Georgia, USA. You'll learn a lot here, & be directed to other sites with more info. Look at http://knittingpatterncentral.com. There you can find a directory of tutorials that might be helpful

 

[jheiens]

Greetings and welcome from Florida USA! I'm much more of a crocheter than a knitter but I see others have started to answer your question. As someone else suggested, YouTube videos are very helpful, as are good beginning knitting books and especially a fellow knitter. Best of luck

This is probably the best advice you can get on learning to knit.

Joy

 

[GDW]

Hi from a fellow NZ'er. I wonder whereabouts in this lovely country you are?

 

[heather.kearins]

Welcome from Te Kuiti.
I have a friend who taught herself to knit by purely watching videos on You Tube. She is so very proud of her efforts and rightly so!
Where in NZ do you come from?

 

[dakshaayinni]

Hi,
Good to know you. I live in Auckland.

 

[dakshaayinni]

Learning to knit from utube sounds amazing. Your friend must be really smart. I live in Auckland.

 

[jejazzington]

Welcome from New York