[Tessa327]

Originally Posted by Verbena

Oh that sweater is so cute. I am going to go get needles. What do I start off with? I have no clue. I figured I will be stuck in bed for a while I would try to start my learning to knit. Recommendations for needles and a project? By the way I am left handed. Thanks

I recommend that you start off by watching free videos on left handed knitting for proper positioning of your yarn and needles. For beginners, make many sample swatches before you move onto reading patterns. It's important to familiarize yourself with the motions of knitting first. Once you've mastered the "K" and "P" you can apply it to make any combination of patterns. And remember mistakes are all part of the process.

Purchase straight needles US-size 7,8, or 9 and medium weight worsted yarn (it should say on the labels). Practice away using the knit stitch and move onto purling. Like another member said, don't give up. Simple patterns can be purchased at your local craft store, browse through those selections and start there.