I was introduced to knitting at a very young age. My mom has knit since I have memories. I picked it up in my 20’s for a few years, making some afghans, but didn’t begin again until my middle 40’s. And now I am hooked!!!
Anyone out there from Minnesota?
Wanda be Knitting
Hi Wanda, my story is quite similar to yours! I’m from the twin cities.
I was taught young, and completely forgot.
Then in my 20’s, I re-taught myself from a book, made a few afghans, and acquired a ridiculous stash of yarn and unfinished wip’s.
Now, in my almost mid 30’s, I have caught the bug again. I am really into felting, and projects from the “Wrap Style” and “Scarf Style” books.
I really enjoy knitting with natural fibers…
Right now I am knitting “off-center argyle” from Wrap Style.
I also just bought the pattern for a Lucy Bag
What are you knitting? :sun:
Ronda
Ronda (Puppyluv)
Thanks so much for the response! Yes, amazing how similar our stories are. And I live in a suburb of the Twin Cities - but work downtown.!
I am knitting scarves! Have been going gonzoo with the Fancy Fur yarn by Lion Brand. Love the simplicity of scarf knitting with that yarn, although when I have an error and need to tear it out it can be a bit challenging getting those stitches back on (as I once again experienced last night). But my hair is still attached to my head and all is good. 
The Lucy Bag looks great!! A gal friend of mine has felted some purses with great success.
My best purchase lately has been a pair of bamboo knitting needles which I LOVE! Forget the brand name but purchased at Michaels with the ever lovely 40% off coupon!
Wanda be Knitting
Hello!
My name is Tracie and I am also from the Twin Cities!
I started knititting about a year ago when I forced my mom to go to a class at our LYS. Needless to say, I now have the biggest stash.
I have this weekend off and knowing how cold it is to get here, all I can think of is staying home and knitting all weekend. I think my husband will not be happy about that.
Today I am wearing (for the first time) a scarf I just made and everyone is commenting on it. They are shocked when I say that I made it! FUN!
Currently, I am working on my first sock ever, a fair isle holiday stocking (maybe I’ll finish by next Christmas) and a prayer shawl.
Thanks for your response. Another Minnesota knitter!
Yes, this will be a great weekend to sit inside and knit.
Your projects sound interesting as well.
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Just wanted to say HI from Fargo ND, right across the river from Moorhead MN. I go through the cities often as my brother and his family live near Hudson. I stop in Maple Grove to fit up on yarn rather than gas on my trips to see them. I would like to live in the TC’s if hubby would agree to be closer to my family, but the drive is quick and there’s lots to see and do.
Anyhow, howdy neighbors!
Binky Kat
Thanks for posting “neighbor.” I have driven through your town on the way to Canada many years in a row - on my way to the Winnipeg Folk Festival which I attended from about 1979 to 2000 - never missing a year.
Have you been knitting long?
I love this site!
Well, I tried to teach myself many times over the years (I’m 37), but I finally “got it” about 3 summers ago. Funny, I only found this sight not quite 2 years ago, but I feel like it’s been longer as it has really helped me to “become” a knitter. I searched “free knitting videos” and the rest is history!
I’m embarrassed to say that I haven’t been to Winnepeg since I was 5 with my folks. So close, yet I haven’t been. Probably should do that as I hear more and more of all the fun things to see and do. Better get in the waiting line for passports, if anything that would make going there much more “internationale”, folks with passports always seemed sort of cool to me.
Well, carry on… look forward to eavesdropping on some conversations!
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BinkyKat
Yes, Winnipeg does have a lot to offer.
Have you ever received any free knitting videos in the mail???
:shrug: No ma’am, I sure haven’t
I am in Minnesota but in the Southwestern corner near Worthington. I love hearing about all the other knitter from around here.
Hi from South Texas! I am kind of a MN knitter as we come to MN every summer. We have a house in Northern MN in the small town of Baudette. This will be our 6th summer and we will get to stay longer since our school year will start later next year. There is a small group of ladies who meet at the local coffee shop to knit and I love going. There unfortunately is nothing like that where I live in TX. Does anyone know of a good place to stop for yarn on the way north form the twin cities? Take care and have a blessed day!
Narlene
Hi!
Yes, if you are going up I94 toward Fargo, there is a shop-the Yarn Cafe-close to the Interstate in Maple Grove. Get off on Bass Lake Road going east and two stoplights in take a left. It is in a small stip mall just across from Culvers.
It is a very nice shop. You can shop and have a bite to eat. They also serve coffee, wine and beer. I have taken all of my classes there and the people are very friendly and helpful!
ebrperk - hello and thanks for checking in!!!
nplank - welcome! Wow - you travel a LONG way for your place. It is beautiful up there!
Traceleighj- thanks - was trying to think of the name of that place -have not been there but have heard MANY good things about it.
Hey everyone! I’m from St. Cloud! Don’t know about you, but during all this snow we’re getting (and supposed to get) I’m glad I have knitting to keep me sane!!!
Kashadilla - thanks for posting. Yes, I during this snow (especially last weekend) I have been doing an unbelievable amount of knitting!! Happy I had a big STASH of yarn to work with.
Hello MN knitters~
Hi Tracey…I finally took the time to get online. I am working on my second project and hit a huge snag! My 3 year old pulled out several rows of my work and I had to get to a starting point. When I started purling I realized that the stitch is twisted. What do I do???
I wanted to have this done by Easter…a new poncho!
Any advice from all is greatly appreciated!
Thank you…thank you…thank you~
Pam
Hello Pam!
Sorry to hear about your predicament! Those three-year-olds can be fast! I was with my two-year-old nephew this weekend and boy, I had to watch my yarn or he would run around the room with it!
Are the stitches twisted from when you put them back on the needle? If I did it, I would just leave them on the needle twisted and then when you purl, purl on the back side of the loop, once you get done with the row or round, your stitches will be untwisted and you can knit as you normally would!
Hope this helps!
Yes, I believe that is what I did. I am going to attempt it tonight and if I don’t have any success I am heading to the Yarn Cafe.
Are you going to attend any of the Friday nights at B & N? That was really a good time and it is fun to see everyone else’s projects and how they work.
Have a great day…talk to you later!
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I just happened to check knitters near you and low and behold there’s my state :cheering: I’m up past Duluth about 60 miles but before the Iron Range.My Avatar says Eveleth but am 20 miles south of that.But thats the city for my address.Live out in the boonies :roflhard: on 40 acres.Anyway don’t ya just love this site for help :happydance: been here for over a year now and have gotten so much help and good advice from the old time knitters(not age).I will be checking in to see what everyone from MN is doing.