Hahaha, that's so odd. You don't remember buying it or anything? That's pretty awesome you found some crochet items. I picked up a set at Walmart last night. I wish I had a group to work with, your so lucky! I don't know anyone who does this.

I picked this up last night....

I've never herd of amigurumi! I had to google it! hahaha Those look so awesome. I hope my skills become that advanced lol. I have a question for you, what are the best knitting needles for someone new. I got some last night but they are extremely LONG! They are like a 4mm I think...

My mother taught me to knit, long ago, but I really cannot do it now. I never learned to crochet. It's funny, since I can tie 1000 different knots and even tie knots with two fingers inside a confined match box (really...I have done this), but just can't knit!!!

It's the ghost of comforters past, come to lead you into knitting booties and sweaters galore...

I love making amigurumi. I haven't in a while, though. Most of what I've done recently are useful things, like tawashis.

Knitting hates me. I did learn that "continental knitting" is easier for people that started with crochet, so I can do it a little bit, but I prefer crochet.

For knitting needles, smaller ones are better for just starting out, especially as you're getting a feel for how to hold them in your hands. I would have gotten either 7 or 9 inch needles to start knitting with. The longer ones are fine, you just might find that it feels a little stranger to try getting used to them.

When you first start knitting, you're going to want to focus on only a few different things; learning to cast on (get your stitches on your needles to begin knitting with), the knit stitch, the purl stitch, and casting off. Making something like a scarf is a great way to start off with knitting. There's a site called KnittingHelp.com. I go there when I need to try to remember to do various stitches and if I'm stuck on something. There's a forum to ask questions, there's videos to watch, etc.

Reading up on things is awesome. A lot of books have great information and photos to help you get started. What I have found is super helpful, is watching videos online, especially for the crocheting. I'm new to crocheting (have been knitting for well over half my life), and the videos are really helpful. You can find them all over YouTube.

Patience is super important when it comes to starting off with something like this. You're going to mess up, you're going to drop stitches, do the wrong stitch, you'll probably cry and get pissed off and never want to touch it again. I've been there, I've seen it happen!

A lot of people say that crocheting is easier because you're dealing with one stitch at a time whereas knitting deals with many stitches on the needles. Once you have a basic idea on how to do one, the other comes more naturally, in my opinion, even though the needles and way of working them are so different.

Before starting, read the book. Become familiar with different terms. Then start small. Focus on one task at a time. If you're crocheting, start with the chain stitch and do that until you've mastered it, then move onto the next thing. While it's fun and exciting to think about all the things you'll be able to make, you want to become super familiar with the basics to avoid frustration and messing up.

I'm always around if you have questions or get stuck. I can point you in a good direction if I'm not able to help you with something.

Sorry for the book, but wanted to just add my take on things!

I have been doing it since I was 12 years old and I love it however I have carpal tunnel and have a hell of a time doing it now. I use to make blankets pillows and all kinds of things

I tried crocheting, but it wasn't fun. I knit now though.

The best knitting needles I have used, material-wise, are bamboo. Very comfortable, warm to the touch, and yarn doesn't slip off as easily as with metal needles. I also have some fancy rosewood needles.
I prefer needles that are on the shorter side; you may have more luck with circulars if you don't like too much length, as they're two short needles attached by plastic cord. Some people knit with two pairs of circulars because of their comfort and ease of use. They also make knitting in the round much easier.

If you're making a specific project, the size of your needles is best dictated by that of the pattern and/or the suggestion on the yarn needle. To ensure that your project is the correct size in the end, it's best to knit a test swatch first, to see how many stitches there are to a square inch.

Other useful tools are stitch counters (I use a clickable handheld one), point protectors (for safe, slip-free storage of in-progress work), stitch markers, for marking the end of a round or the point at which you need to change to a different stitch or colour, and a measuring tape. It's all pretty daunting at first, and I've only done fairly basic projects, but it's a fun hobby. A book that helped me is from "Stitch and B*tch". They also make crochet books, so check them out! Of course, there are many online tutorial videos these days, so be sure to look at a few of them too, especially for basics.

Hope this helps.

I was being taught last week but I don't get it.