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[kitman]

Hi,
I am Kitman, from Plano Texas. I am Very happy to find this forum. I am a crazy knitter who knits everyday. I learned knitting like 7 years ago but I stopped for long while then picked it up again 3 years ago. :woot:
I am ready to know more about other knitters and knitting skills from this wonderful forum!

[scout52]

Hi am in San Diego by way of New York

I began knitting when i was 13 then stopped picked up again when i was in law school now i knit like I am a mad woman. Love it. It took me months to knit my best friend a baby blanket when i had taken it up again, now I can knit a sweater in 3 weeks if I have the time.

My first sweater attempt when i took it up again ( i had made sweaters when i was younger) was for my boyfriend, it took me 3 months to make, i burst into tears when it was too small by like just 1 measly inch. after my meltdown. I figured out a way to add on where the zipper was supposed to go. and it looked like it was supposed to be there.

anyway. this site is amazing. and everyone does amazing work. i will be posting my work when i take pics of them. i’m a little nervous though. everyone’s work is so great.

[Jeremy]

@ddincolo

Or maybe this is posting…I am so none tech.

I am an intermediate knitter…and an absolutely over the top fiber lover! I met people from this forum at a hotel in Algonquin Illinois where they were attending the midwest fiber and folk art fair in Crystal Lake. If any of you are here please reply. I met you late Saturday evening as you all were knitting in the lobby of the Holiday Inn Express at Bunker Hill.
I went to the fair on Sunday…thank you for the directions and it was a wonderful time!
ddincolo

I know who you met and I’m going to copy your post to the General Knitting Forum so they can come say hello. Just click on Forum and choose General Knitting. I’m going to title the post “Fiber Fest Reunion”

[Jeremy]

@laikabear

I decided to learn to knit just this week and got several books from the library. I was having a lot of trouble with the stitches, though. I even have “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Knitting” so I guess that doesn’t say much for my intelligence. Maybe there is a drooling moron’s guide… :drool:

But then I found this site, which helped me figure out the basics. The videos are awesome! Thank you so much Amy. You taught me to knit! I am a lefty and the Continental knitting saved me from trying to learn left-handed.

I’m 30 years old, and I’m an ER veterinarian. I work nights, and some nights are busy, and some are slow. Knitting will be a great way to pass the time between cases on a slow night. Now if I could just figure out how to read a book and knit at the same time…

Maureen

Welcome to the Forum. I think you are our first vet! As an ER vet you are already on the top of my list.

[Jeremy]

@scout52

Hi am in San Diego by way of New York

I began knitting when i was 13 then stopped picked up again when i was in law school now i knit like I am a mad woman. Love it. It took me months to knit my best friend a baby blanket when i had taken it up again, now I can knit a sweater in 3 weeks if I have the time.

My first sweater attempt when i took it up again ( i had made sweaters when i was younger) was for my boyfriend, it took me 3 months to make, i burst into tears when it was too small by like just 1 measly inch. after my meltdown. I figured out a way to add on where the zipper was supposed to go. and it looked like it was supposed to be there.

anyway. this site is amazing. and everyone does amazing work. i will be posting my work when i take pics of them. i’m a little nervous though. everyone’s work is so great.

Welcome. Knitting is a great stress reliever (most of the time except when you are trying to knit the mystery stole 3 and you want to hang yourself with a lacey noose but we won’t talk about that)

[Jeremy]

Welcome to all of our new members.:happydance:

[Mrs.H]

Hi ya’ll, it’s time to re-introduce myself, I’ve been away from the forum for several months. I’ve been knitting most of the time I’ve been gone, unless my aching arms and hands just wouldn’t let me hold my needles.
I have just recently found out that my 8th grandchild(2nd grandson) will be born in Oct.! I’m over the moon with joy, and busy trying to decide what to knit for him first, I have oodles of patterns I’ve downloaded from various free sources. I guess I’ll start with a basic blanket, then I’d like to make a set of “matching” ponchos for him and his older sister, she’ll just be 2yrs old by the time he’s born. I have 2 super cute patterns from the Lion Brand Yarn website. Since they call for “Jiffy” yarn they should knit up in a short amount of time.
Oh my, I didn’t realize how late it is, I’ve got to get in bed so these fat ankles of mine can go back to a “normal” size. LOL, no worries, this is a battle I fight all summer, static edema, just one of the little nasties that come along with SCI.
Goodnight ya’ll.
Linda

[Jumbuck]

Hi, I’m Helen,I’m 65 and live in SE Qld. I’ve been knitting since I was 7 and have recently started knitting socks. With winters that go down as far as minus 10 my feet need all the warmth they can get. I’ve been buying my wool online as all I can seem to get here is either 8 ply or acrylic which I hate knitting with. Have found some great on line stores so far.

Are there any other knitters in the Toowoomba area?

Back to the heater and some more knitting.

Helen.

[lanluolan]

Just now opened my emailbox ,found that a letter about knitting.“luolan,we miss you”__when I read it ,tears flew down on my face.so long !so long! It called scenes faraway___I joined this conmunity.how I felt greated__I would have friends about knitting!. But so long for lots of things my life changed.I lost a lot.for exzample you all.But I really don’t believe you send email to me!And let me joined you again!!______thank you!I can’t express my gratetitud!And nowerdays I have been busy for I must achieve a project about buiding designing.but I would come to you soon.(I come from china.and you?which coundtry?my friends?)

[Jeremy]

@Mrs.H

Hi ya’ll, it’s time to re-introduce myself, I’ve been away from the forum for several months. I’ve been knitting most of the time I’ve been gone, unless my aching arms and hands just wouldn’t let me hold my needles.
I have just recently found out that my 8th grandchild(2nd grandson) will be born in Oct.! I’m over the moon with joy, and busy trying to decide what to knit for him first, I have oodles of patterns I’ve downloaded from various free sources. I guess I’ll start with a basic blanket, then I’d like to make a set of “matching” ponchos for him and his older sister, she’ll just be 2yrs old by the time he’s born. I have 2 super cute patterns from the Lion Brand Yarn website. Since they call for “Jiffy” yarn they should knit up in a short amount of time.
Oh my, I didn’t realize how late it is, I’ve got to get in bed so these fat ankles of mine can go back to a “normal” size. LOL, no worries, this is a battle I fight all summer, static edema, just one of the little nasties that come along with SCI.
Goodnight ya’ll.
Linda

Congratulations on your new grandchild and welcome back.

[Jeremy]

@Jumbuck

Hi, I’m Helen,I’m 65 and live in SE Qld. I’ve been knitting since I was 7 and have recently started knitting socks. With winters that go down as far as minus 10 my feet need all the warmth they can get. I’ve been buying my wool online as all I can seem to get here is either 8 ply or acrylic which I hate knitting with. Have found some great on line stores so far.

Are there any other knitters in the Toowoomba area?

Back to the heater and some more knitting.

Helen.

Welcome Helen. There is a forum called Knitters Knear You here. There is a thread there that belongs to the Aussies so maybe you can meet in real life. Stay warm.

[Jeremy]

@lanluolan

Just now opened my emailbox ,found that a letter about knitting.“luolan,we miss you”__when I read it ,tears flew down on my face.so long !so long! It called scenes faraway___I joined this conmunity.how I felt greated__I would have friends about knitting!. But so long for lots of things my life changed.I lost a lot.for exzample you all.But I really don’t believe you send email to me!And let me joined you again!!______thank you!I can’t express my gratetitud!And nowerdays I have been busy for I must achieve a project about buiding designing.but I would come to you soon.(I come from china.and you?which coundtry?my friends?)

So nice to have you back. Come post some more!

[sesamestreetknitter]

this is my first time at this site. i have been knitting for over 15 years, but i just recently pick it back up. now i am teaching my 6 year old daughter how to crochet.

[Jeremy]

Welcome to the forum

[knitting4-2girls]

Hello all, thought I would introduce myself. I learned to knit in November of 2006 and have made a few simple things since then (scarves and such). I found this site when I was looking to make something a little more difficult. Thanks for the great video demos. That has really increased my confidence and I am ready for something a little more challenging. I’m no longer afraid of increases and decreases!! Thanks again. Hope to see ya’ll around the forum.

[Sharly]

@knitting4-2girls

Hello all, thought I would introduce myself. I learned to knit in November of 2006 and have made a few simple things since then (scarves and such). I found this site when I was looking to make something a little more difficult. Thanks for the great video demos. That has really increased my confidence and I am ready for something a little more challenging. I’m no longer afraid of increases and decreases!! Thanks again. Hope to see ya’ll around the forum.

Hi! Welcome to the greatest knitting place on earth! :balloons:
Don’t be shy! Jump into a conversation

[Jeremy]

@knitting4-2girls

Hello all, thought I would introduce myself. I learned to knit in November of 2006 and have made a few simple things since then (scarves and such). I found this site when I was looking to make something a little more difficult. Thanks for the great video demos. That has really increased my confidence and I am ready for something a little more challenging. I’m no longer afraid of increases and decreases!! Thanks again. Hope to see ya’ll around the forum.

Welcome to the Forum

[Jumbuck]

@Jeremy

Welcome Helen. There is a forum called Knitters Knear You here. There is a thread there that belongs to the Aussies so maybe you can meet in real life. Stay warm.

Thanks Jeremy. I’ve joined the Aussie thread of the forum so will have to wait and see.

[skye4]

just like to say hi to you all.i just joined and i love to knit.i have a 4 year old daughter and ilike to make knitted food.

[Sharly]

@skye4

just like to say hi to you all.i just joined and i love to knit.i have a 4 year old daughter and ilike to make knitted food.

Hi! Welcome to the forum! We would love to see some pics of your projects - maybe you could link to them, or post them in one of the other threads?

Knitted food - that’s got to be better for the hips!