I used to knit but havnt for a long time. I have got tons of wool which I have just purchased. I have loads of needle of different sizes. I even bought the Speed Stix and a Loopa :oops:
Now I can do the basic stuff in knitting nothing too fancy.
Now I have all the gear, a million patterns that I have downloaded off line.
What shall be my first project?
I did a scarf the other day just to see if I could still do it :happydance:
I look forward to any suggestions you have I just cant decide by myself.
My first project was a matching scarf and hat for a gift. Then I started making socks. I’m on my third pair now. I’ve also done some loom knitting and some machine knitting.
I’m getting ready to start casting on for my first cardigan for me. It’s Bristow from www.knitty.com and I have some cranberry yarn for it. Can’t wait to get started, but I need to finish these socks!
How about a few projects at the same time? Over here it’s very popular practice. Pick 3 types of your favorite yarns, then see what pattern you can find suitable for them in the links others sent, then start them one at a time. :happydance:
:waving: :waving: Welcome to KH. I second knittingpatterncentral and third Knitty. Also you can go to the patten section of this site and www.straw.com. There’s also www.lionbrand.com and www.modadea.com. Happy Knitting.
OH, yes, knittingpatterncentral has lots of patterns! Lots of people knit washcloths and dishcloths when starting as a way of trying different stitches.
It is lovely. The thing I am finding a problem is the difference in yarns between USA and UK. When it says use … we dont have it called that here and am not sure what to use.
Thanks I am going back to look again now its gorgeous.
Hi Sharon! What I do when I have trouble finding a corresponding yarn is to look at the original pattern to see what gauge of the recommended yarn is. Then, I try to find a corresponding yarn in the same gauge and I’ll knit a test swatch to see if I need to make adjustments with my needles to match what the gauge is in the pattern. I’m not an expert knitter or anything, but that process has worked every time for me that I’ve tried it (if this helps).
Why blushing face? :shrug: lol No need to be embarrased! everyone was a beginner once. :eyebrow: I’d say a scarf! lol No really scarves are relatively fast, and easy. They are nice (especially for a beginner) because you don’t have to worry about shaping etc. You can just focus on improving your knit skills/ and/or practicing different stitches. An aran pattern is nice for a beginner because it lets them practice/ learn different knit stitches and really have something/ a nice piece to show for it at the end! (you could make an aran scarf). Or you could just do a simple knit stitch scarf in a great colorful yarn.
First I want to say a big thanks to you all. I only joined yesterday and you have all been so helpful and kind.
I love the braided scarf the three panels wow its gorgeous and easy :teehee:
I have started a curly wurly on my circular needle in eyelash its quite hard to knit. The needles are bamboo the wool seems to stick. There are so many stiches 150 cast on increase in every stitch 3 times through the scarf.
Is it me the wool or the needles?
BTW I managed the hanks of wool I put them on the handle of my back door and unwound into a ball. Not sure I will ever buy another hank well I might if its extra special :teehee:
I have loved reading some of the posts on here some are so funny this is a great site.
Thanks everyone
oooh don’t give up on hanks! once you find a way to unwind them it isn’t so bad really. And you can always put a yarn swift on your holiday list!! all of my favorite yarns come in hanks and they are just so pretty to look at…lol
as far as the problem you are having…it is probably a combination of the things you mentioned. Bamboo is great, especially for beginners, because they aren’t so slippery that the yarn comes off the needles too easily. and the eyelash stuff doesn’t move that well either…PLUS that pattern as easy as it is, is not easy with three increases in each stitch but it is sooo cool seeing the magic happen when you start binding off.
I love my bamboo needles but i don’t use them much anymore unless my yarn is too slippery…they just slow me down and i don’t need help with that!..lol
It’s also good for beginners to start with a smooth yarn so that they can get the hang of what’s happening; eyelash yarns have a tendency to make the individual stitches difficult to see.
One thing I really enjoy is combining an eyelash with a smooth. You get the fun texture of the novelty yarn but maintain a better degree of stitch definition. Plus you use a larger needle size and the project knits up quicker (or may need fewer stitches or rows, depending on the desired size).
(you could make an aran scarf). Or you could just do a simple knit stitch scarf in a great colorful yarn. 
all of my favorite yarns come in hanks and they are just so pretty to look at…lol
