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I learned to knit when I was a kid, and gave myself a refresher from books as an adult. I think it's totally doable from a book -- but it might be worth taking a class or two, to get your technique right which will save you time later on, trying to correct bad habits or where you've slightly misunderstood the book!

The third option is the 'net -- there are some really great videos demonstrating various stitches, etc, online.

It's definatly easier to scope out Pictures & Video's online if you teach yourself. I learned the regular Knit stitch from my grandma and she tought me the pearl stitch also. But I often forget how to pearl so I end up just knitting everything. Hands on training from someone is much easier. But teaching yourself is doable.

You don't need a class.  Either find someone who knows how to show you or find online videos.  Youtube has great videos as do a few other sites.  The hardest part is casting on so I had to practice that a lot.  Start with just basic garter stitch.  Do a really long scarf.  It will get you used to the back and forth and build up your skill.  Some people tell you to start with a pot holder but I got so frustrated with how bad mine looked that I kept unraveling it.  Use big bulky yarn at first as it shows mistakes a lot less. 

I've heard youtube is a good source for learning how to! My friend taught me and it took minutes to learn. Although the first  scarf i have started i made it way too wide and its driving me nuts! But it is still enjoyable. I was determined there was no way i could learn and now i think its pretty simple! (basic scarf -haven't tried anything else yet!)