Fiber Physics (Knitting and Crochet): Getting started

A simple technique for creating a rope-like fabric using only your fingers.

20 simple patterns to try.

You can also crochet with your fingers.

Use your arms to knit king-sized knits with super bulky yarns and roving.

(YouTube) A very cute finger knit necklace from Lion Brand Yarn. Requires bulky yarn and 2 large beads (or similar).

The Craft Yarn Council (CYC) represents the leading yarn companies, accessory manufacturers, magazine and book publishers, and consultants in the yarn industry. The CYC website is a comprehensive resource for all things yarn- and needlecraft-realted.

Written instructions and diagrams for learning to knit from the Craft Yarn Council.

Written instructions and diagrams for learning to crochet from the Craft Yarn Council.

Written, illustrated, and video instructions for learning to knit from Lion Brand Yarn.

Written, illustrated, and video instructions for learning to crochet from Annie's Craft Store.

A complete video knitting course from KnittingHelp.com.

A collection of video knitting tutorials from Knit Picks, including English and Continental knitting.

Illustrated with photographs, this is a series of helpful crochet tutorial from Purl Soho.

A comprehensive group of tutorials for a wide variety of knitting techniques (some with video).

A brief, illustrated history of knitting (2 parts).

A brief history of knitting from Knitty.