Maybe you've always wanted to learn how to knit, or maybe you learned and you're looking to broaden your horizons -- learn a new stitch, or a new pattern, or how to knit a sock. No matter what you're looking for, the Internet is your best friend. It has tons of great sites that can help you learn whatever you need to know!

1. Knitting For Charity

There's a lot more to Knitting for Charity than knitting for charity! This fantastic site offers detailed instructions on everything from your basic knit and purl stitches to more advanced concepts such as sock making, entrelac stitching, and a variety of other things, too. They also have tons of free knitting patterns. No matter what you're learning to knit, Knitting for Charity is the place to start.

2. Lion Brand Yarn

Next to Knitting For Charity, Lion Brand offers the most comprehensive knitting instructions on the web. They provide instructions on everything from the absolute basics (casting on, etc.) to decreasing, knitting i-cords, and everything in between.

3. Learn to Knit

There's not much here for novice or pro knitters, but if you're just starting out, you'll find nice, detailed, and illustrated instructions on how to knit. Concepts covered include casting on, your basic knit stitch, how to complete a row, and binding off. It's perfect for the beginning knitter.

4. Knitting Help

If you're a visual learner, you'll like Knitting Help. They have a wide variety of videos to help you learn how to knit. There's also a very useful forum where knitters of all experience levels post their expertise.

5. How Stuff Works

Once again, these instructions are primarily for the complete beginner. They cover basics such as casting on, the knit stitch, and casting off. Why list them here, then? Because How Stuff Works posts very nice, detailed, and above all, large drawings that clearly illustrate what they're talking about. It's extremely helpful for beginning knitters.

The information superhighway is a mixed blessing, but when it comes to knitting there's no mix about it. Whether you're just learning how to knit or a seasoned pro, there's always something new to learn online!