Are there any websites or books that can teach me different knitting stitches?
I am looking for ways to teach myself how to do different types of knitting (my alternative plan is to go to a knitting “group” or something similar but figured I’d try this way first.) I can do a basic stitch and think I can remember how to do purl.
I would also like to learn how to crochet, is this easy enough to teach myself or would it be better to have someone teach me how to do it? I pick things up pretty easily
Thanks 
http://knittinghelp.com is a wonderful resource for knitters, both novice and advanced. The website has a long list of abbreviations and stitches explained and DEMONSTRATED on video. I basically taught myself how to knit with this website.
http://knitty.com is a great online knitting magazine. There are great patterns and interesting articles all about knitting and different techniques.
Also, the knitting community on livejournal is extremely helpful:
http://community.livejournal.com/knitting/
Good luck!
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