Amy, thank you for developing this wonderful site. I happened upon your site when looking up the kitchner stitch on Google! The learning videos have helped me so much. Even the simple things like increasing and decreasing have improved.
I have been knitting for what seems like forever AND there is so much I don’t know. Now I’m learning the continental versions They are much easier, but I find the tension is somewhat tighter for me.
Making the finished product look most professional is my new goal.
Hi I’m Lauren from Mackay QLD Australia, I am so glad that there are others out there like me who are taking up knitting again [B]or[/B]for the first time. :cheering:
My Nanna taught me when i was about 10years old and i knitted blocks for a blanket for her then and one scaf and have not knitted since.
I just took up knitting again now. I love to do all sorts of other crafts including sewing/dressmaking, quilting (beginner), folk art, decopage etc, I will try anything once. I have found that knitting has been so relaxing for me and a great stress relief. My work mates think i am a nerd for knitting but I love it!!
I have started with a couple of simple wraps, and am now knitting a bolero. Here is link to pattern if anyone is interested, I think it is really cute.
Good day all fellow knitters,
I have been a lurker here for quite some time. I find it quite a useful site and thank you for your help every time I’m stumped.
I have been knitting for several lifetimes. Right now my knitting is helping me through a very difficult time. I have a pair of socks on the needles using Janet Rhenfeld’s method for toe up socks and adapting this to magic loop. I am using my new addi lace needles and I am enjoying them very much. OTN I also have a cardigan for my granddaughter and a cardigan for myself.
I wish you all well,
Mary
[FONT=Arial]I am not sure if this is what it is called but whatI am wanting to learn how to knit is… when you have a pattern on the front and you also knit the same pattern on the back in a different colour. I used to have a knitting machine that dd this but now I am hand knitting and I know this can be done but do not have a clue on how to do it. any help would be much appreciated Ede[/FONT]
I was a terrible student in needlework class at school. I preferred gossiping with my best friend or writing notes, instead of learning to sew, knit or embroider.
Last year I accompanied my mother to a sewing class and discovered that I actually had a real talent for sewing and so I started making clothes because I wanted to and not because it was a subject I was forced to take at school.
Now sewing and knitting seem to go hand in hand - I often find knitting patterns in my sewing pattern magazines and of course there is a whole section at my local fabric store devoted to knitting supplies that I have not yet raided.
Today I spotted a knitted floor cushion in a magazine that I really liked and that finally convinced me to start knitting. I have some free time now and I’ve found this helpful site so here I am. Oh, I should also add that it’s winter here and I’m on the lookout for cozy and warm anything. That was probably a factor too
Hi everyone, I am new here and I am a pretty new knitter. I have really been trying to learn to knit socks on 2 circular needles. I am going to take a class soonto learn how to knit socks and I am really excited to learn. I love circular needles and I try to do most everything I can with them. Any sock knitters out there? Any help would be appreciated!!! Crafygirl
Hi there!
I’ve been enjoying this great site for a couple of months and today seemed like to right time to say hello and introduce myself. Maybe because I bought some TOFUsies sock yarn today and am getting ready to attempt my first pair of socks, in part due to all your inspiring posts and pictures! I’m excited!
I first learned to knit 20-something years ago when my children were toddlers. I made mostly simple things like baby blankets, hats, mittens, scarfs and little sweaters. Over the years as they grew and life got busier with work and school (them and eventually me too, I was a single mom), the needles got put away.
Now, they’re grown and I’m jumping back in. And really amazed by the resurgence knitting has made spurred by the web. I love reading knitting blogs and looking at pictures of everyone’s FOs. I recently finished the ‘Branching Out’ scarf for my first simple lace project and would like to continue to work on lace. But first … those socks!
Well since I’m a mother of 3 and like to learn new things I figured I learn how to knit. I have made hats, scarfs, afghans for my kids. and now I’m learning how to make socks. Thanks for the site it’s been helpfull with abreviations.
Hello all. This is Stitching Lady. I am very new to the site and knitting also. I love working with my hands, creating and making gifts for others. One of my latest passions is embroider on greeting cards. I have given them as gifts and everyone loves them. They are unusual and very pretty (if I do say so myself:lol:) . I also crochet and have done so for many years. About 10 months ago, I decided to teach myself to knit. I got yarn, needles and a primer to get me started. Then I came across this site and absolutely love the videos. They have taught me so much and being able to see the stitching is wonderful. I am currently trying to make my first pair of socks. I am struggling with dpns, but am getting better each time.
Hi Everyone! I am new to this site, and very new to knitting. I am just learning the basics, i have a ways to go, but i am determined to master it…if i don’t go nuts in the process
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I am new to this site, and very new to knitting. I am just learning the basics, i have a ways to go, but i am determined to master it…if i don’t go nuts in the process