You knitters out there -- Are you knitting anything currently?
Working on a shawl right now for the winter time, though It's already got three inches on the ground!




You knitters out there -- Are you knitting anything currently?
Working on a shawl right now for the winter time, though It's already got three inches on the ground!





My sweater is all but finished -- I have to sew the sleeves in today. Will post photos.
Every time I get so stressed I'm having a hard time breathing, I pick up some knitting...
I've never knit a whole item. I just know it helps me to feel better.
Damn where's Hardkandee, because I want a huge ass star pillow in xbox colors for xmas!:
I've been working on the same scarf for like 3 years. I pick it up, stitch a line, then get bored and move on to something else!![]()





I'm not a knitter; I'm a crocheter. But I agree that it really helps when your stressed.
I also find that it helps the arthritis that I have developed in my hands as of late.
I can't knit, but I like to crochet. Ya'll got me wanting to go buy some yarn and a needle now! lol





I have like. 4 scarves going but I never finish. I literally do not know HOW to finish! LOL!
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Hell yeah!! I didn't mean for them to be xbox colors, but they sure are comfy! They didn't take me long either, about one whole day each (I have 2).
I'm currently working on a sweater for the bf. It's my first sweater, so it's a little fucked up, but damnit, I'm gonna make him wear it.
All you knitters, check out this website. I love the patterns she has. The pillow is on there too!
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i <3 knitting! ive picked it up again after many years and ive made 5 scarves so far (i really need a new item to make...) im a sucker for sparkly or textured yarn.





My sweater!
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I really wanna learn how to knit now. What's a good way to learn?




Susan, I am so impressed!
It's weird, I was just thinking about starting a thread in Picture Post where knitters and other crafty/creative types could post pics of their handiwork.
Knitting rules. I just picked it up again after a few months' break. I always have three or four projects going at once, so when I get bored with one I can switch. I'm not super-accomplished; I know a lot of stitches, but I don't have the patience to do really big complicated projects that require a lot of blocking and finishing, so I stick with smaller, simpler stuff like scarves and hats. Maybe I'll post some pics when I get a chance...
Hey, what are your favorite books to knit from? I really like Last-Minute Knitted Gifts and Exquisite Little Knits. Suss Cousins also has some great designs in her books Hollywood Knits and Hollywood Knit Style.
Stitch 'n' Bitch is a good book, but I'm not crazy about the designs in there. But it has pretty clear, easy-to-follow instructions for beginners.
If you really want to learn to knit, go online and find a yarn store in your area. They usually offer classes.
Speaking of which, do any of you have a great online source for good-quality yarn at reasonable prices?
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I'm having a hard time with my purl stitch. Not coming out right.




^Is there a yarn store somewhere near you? The ladies who hang out there can be a little supercilious, but they are usually helpful if you're having a specific problem like that.
Also, do you have Stitch 'n' Bitch? There are some really helpful instructions and diagrams in there.
"Doc still loved true things, but he knew it was not a general love and it could be a very dangerous mistress." - John Steinbeck, Cannery Row
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I alway forget how to tie off an end without unraveling the row. My family was huge on knitting and sewing. I never quite got it. I wish I did though

My aunt has kindly offered to knit me a sweater. She has asked me to pick a pattern and wool I like so I went to the craft store and found a wool with 25% soy that was pretty neat. The problem is I can't find a pattern. I want something that will fit like a long sleeved tee-shirt, no patterns, no cables, just plain. But then apparently I need to match the pattern to the wool for gauge or something? I'm just a boy who hasn't a clue. Especially about knitting.
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I can crochet very well.. but am wanting to teach myself to knit. Is it much more difficult?





I taught myself how to knit this summer. It's tough to do all by yourself! The ladies at the local yarn store are total bitches. No help at all.
But I found this book at Borders and it has been a lifesaver. I really recommend it for beginners.
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I like your sweater Susan. I tried knitting, I am not good at it! Yet I will like to learn how to be good at knitting
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if you google how to knit you will get a bunch of hits. i re-learned by pictures from the internet. there are some video tutorials out there too...let me find some good site for you guys...
http://www.knittinghelp.com/
http://knitting.about.com/od/learntoknit/ss/caston.htm (scroll down to the pics)
http://www.vogueknitting.com/vkm/?q=node/75
and my favorite (big pics) http://www.vogueknitting.com/vkm/?q=node/75
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