If you prefer to learn something by reading or listening to an audio book and following instructions then you're probably an Auditory learner. (Yes, we know reading seems like a visual thing, but technically it's a process of  hearing the words in our heads.) 

if this sounds like you, there's a brilliant ebook available called easy knit. Our friend Carol has just taught herself to knit through it and thought it was great.  They do a free mini email course which gives you the basics to start you off and try before you buy. 

If you prefer to learn things through pictures and images - especially those with color,  diagrams and other illustrations, then you're probably a Visual Learner. 

If this appears to be you, then try the teach yourself visually knitting  book - it's a great resource and is available at loads of places with some great deals online.  We particularly like  eBay's Half.com, which has loads of great bargains, with all of their books (included visual knitting, stitch and bitch and knitting for dummies) at half price of less. - We're a big fan of  eBay! as they're a great place for bargain hunting for your yarn and knitting supplies too.

BookCloseOuts.com is also fantastic for picking up a bargain - they currently have tonnes of knitting books (including teach yourself visually knitting) at half price or less - don't you just love it when that happens?

Or, are you the kind of person who only really 'gets' something if you  get stuck in there and then - have a go and see what happens?  You may be an activist/kinesthetic learner and will do best by getting yourself some needles and yarn and getting stuck in - possibly with a book to help you - Great one's to start off with are Stitch and Bitch by Debbie Stoller and Knitting for Dummies.

Even better, join a class or knitting group.  Your local yarn store should have a list of classes and groups in your area, or have a look at Stitchnbitch.org