I consider myself a beginner knitter. I know how to cast on, knit, purl, knit 2 together, make one bind off and knit in the round.
I recently found myself getting bored while I was knitting so then I tried knitting while listening to music but that didn’t help any.
I don’t want to stop knitting so could this simply mean it’s time to learn a new stitch?
What have you made? It might be time to try a more difficult project, it could include stitch patterns or techniques you’ve not done before.
Recently I have been knitting simple hats, mittens and grandmas favorite dish cloths. Years ago I made myself a cardigan and my two girls a skirt.
You might try something lacy, maybe a scarf. You could try colorwork. There are so many possibilities. Are your hats worked in the round? If so then you could take knitting in the round and go to Fair Isle. Intarsia is generally best worked flat. Two colors with slip stitches can be really cool and pretty easy too. I I can find a few links I’ll post them for you but don’t have a lot of time just this minute.
Thanks! I have wanted to try fair isle for awhile. Maybe I just need to learn something new??!!
You know, sometimes I need reminding of what it was I wanted to try. Let us know what you decide to work on, please. I think you’ll be able to find your own links now, I was thinking of the slip stitch two color piece I’d done. Happy :knitting: !
I think everyone finds times when they just want to do something else. I’ve been reading more than knitting lately, but I know it’ll come back. 
Since posting this I have finally came up with something I want to try to make…a sweater dress / dress. This will be a gift to myself. I plan on wearing it just around the house since this will be my first one.
Still searching for a pattern so I can go out and buy the yarn and supplies I need. I’m almost certain using red heart worsted weight yarn is not what is normally used for garments.
Im off the next 2 days and hope to be working on it both days.
I guess I just needed some fellow knitters to talk to because no one I know knits or does any crafts.
:woohoo: now im excited again… thanks everyone!!
Off to find a pattern now…
I can almost hear the enthusiasm in your post. Love the idea of the sweater dress. Let us know how it comes along and most importantly, what pattern and color yarn you decide to use.
I was unable to start last night because after doing a little research I don’t think that worsted weight acrylic would be good for this project.
So after I get this kids off to school n finish housework I am off to buy the yarn.
The pattern I will be using is actually a sweater pattern but I would like to make it longer to make it into a dress.
It sounds easy in my head but wonder if its really that simple?
Gonna start a new thread with the pattern link for you guys.
I think it’s time for a visit to the yarn store. That always inspires me. Let’s go!
Oh I’ll definitely attest to this, I’ll get downright bored with knitting here and there. When I do get bored, I go do something else for a while, sometimes a long while. This time around what got me back into it was my DW asking me to teach her how to knit, and my SIL asking me questions, since she also learned how. And for them, since I’m the local expert, or at least the easiest accessible to them, I figured I have to keep my skills sharp, so I can teach them. apparently word is being spread as I’ve had calls from friends of friends asking me to teach them. Now I realize this doesn’t work for everybody, but the thing is, is that if you’re bored, don’t keep slogging away at it, put it down and go do something else for a bit, then come back with your mind refreshed and ready to try something new.
Try:
Fair Isle
Cables
Lace
Socks (toe-up, or top-down.)
Gloves with gussets/fingers
Also, crochet.
Thanks! I also crochet and the same thing applies there as well.
I think I also need to try new things in that area as well. Always wanted to try crochet cables but the last time I did they gave me a headache!
Like I said, no one I know crochets or knits so I pretty much have to jump on the internet to find the help I need.
I have often thought about trying to start a local crochet?knitting group in my area but I know I don’t have enough skills for that.
Both days I went to the crafts store for the accessories I needed to start my first sweater dress, I ran into 2 experienced elderly ladies also in the knitting and crochet section that gave me great advice and I couldn’t help but wish I knew who they were so that I could learn some new things from them!
I know it sounds silly but I often wish I had someone to teach me the stitches and techniques that take me a while to get the hang of.
Feel free to look through my Favorites for inspiration:
Do you have an independent local yarn store in your area and not just a general craft store? The LYS will almost definitely have a “knit and natter” type group that might meet at a time that’s convenient for you. There’s no pressure to go every single week or anything and most people are happy to help newcomers.
We don’t have one in my area that I am aware of but that would be wonderful if we did!
Just a thought here: does your local library have a meeting room? If so, you might be able to reserve it weekly for a knit and natter group. The ladies you met at the craft store may be interested in something like that. All age groups and experience levels welcome! Another thought is to volunteer to start a knit and natter at the local seniors center. There’s a tremendous storehouse of knowledge in the previous generations.
I’m considering doing one or the other…
Sometimes, I listen to audiobooks while I knit…
The recommendations to try something new are really good as well. When I am looking for something new to try, I can always find an abundance of good ideas on Ravelry.
I almost always watch television when I knit. I rarely just sit and knit.
(One of the good things about this is that you don’t sit and nibble constantly in the evening because your hands and brain are busy!
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Or you could listen to an audio book or educational programme whilst you knit. You might find it more engaging than music.
Knitter knatter groups are getting very popular this side of the pond.
You can find them in libraries - and in yarn shops who want to help beginners learn the craft - and, therefore, create more customers of course. Experienced knitters sit with beginners to give them constant guidance and encouragement.
You could ask you local library or yarn shop to start a knitting circle if they don’t already have one or maybe even start one yourself.
Or maybe if you belong to a church they could start a knitting for charity circle. I know someone who knits for charity and she never buys yarn because people are so happy to pass on all their left-overs.
Chatting and knitting together is easy if you are following a relatively easy pattern at the time.