I'm a knitting newbie

[CarrieAg93]

I am learning how to knit and I love it. I've had 2 classes and am already addicted. I can't wait to make something.

 

[ilovechrist2005]

I am learning how to knit and I love it. I've had 2 classes and am already addicted. I can't wait to make something.

cool sounds like fun

 

[hischildsindik]

CarrieAg93, welcome to the world of knitting. I consider myself a knitting novice. I know basic knit and purl and have made 2 scarves since I picked up knitting in the past few months. I know I want to try something more complex, although I find myself a bit intimidated. You're taking classes? Now that would be awesome. I wish there were some offered here. Have you ever explored www.lionbrand.com there are a lot of knittting (and crocheting) patterns there. They also have some instructions, good thing I had to use them to bind off on my first scarf. I didn't think my mom wanted a knitting needle left on hers. I also love the yarns there, which can be purchased in a lot of stores around the states.
Have fun.

 

[AveMaria]

Ooo, lucky you, I wish I could learn how to knit, it looks like such fun! I'm horrible at just sitting still and doing something like watching a movie on t.c. and I always thought that if I could learn to knit, I could possibly sit through a movie at home!

 

[CarrieAg93]

Thanks for the link Hischild. I will check it out. I'm impressed that you taught yourself to knit. I am a visual person I needed someone to show me. The city where I live offers different classes for pretty cheap. I really just signed up to learn something new, but like I said I'm really enjoying it. Our teacher says we're ready knit a scarf and next week we're learning to read patterns so maybe I'll be doing something else soon. Apparently there is a Knitting Guild of America that has chapters all over. Maybe you could hook up with them for support and ideas for projects or lessons for you, AveMaria.

 

[JJB]

I know people who taught themselves how to knit from a book. One book called, The Knit Stitch seems to have very clear visual directions.

 

[country woman]

When I was little my mom taught me how to knitt. I have made blankets, scarves and sweaters. I like to crochet more. It relaxes me.

 

[crossrunner]

I'm learning from knitting websites on the net. I started learning yesterday. Can't wait to make my first scarf.

 

[ilovechrist2005]

I am learning how to knit and I love it. I've had 2 classes and am already addicted. I can't wait to make something.

welcome have a nice day

 

[Red-sunflower-kisses]

Am new at kniting too my mom taught me how.
I hope to make something something soon.

 

[VioletAngel]

I knit and crochet, and probably am a little better at the crocheting - between the two. I enjoy both, though. It can be an addiction, and I have found that a favorite pattern of mine (knitted) has made it to about four very large afghans. Afghans are my favorite things to do during the winter months, of course. I keep stay warm while working on them!

 

[symphonyb]

i love to knit -in the round! i use the circular needles and make hats @ christmas time..takes about a week to finish one for me but i love giving them out! people love hand knitted cotton caps..and its so easy!!! i only began knitting 2 years ago,and i learned by video and knitting books. it IS addicting,i have more yarn than i know what to do with. a neat thing to do is just knit in the round every few rows-tie on another color. these make awesome unique hats.i knit about 60 (cast on)..then knit about as long as i think it should be.rolled up their very stylish,and guys like em long and floppy.TRY IT! tell me how it goes!

 

[loveliving]

You guys rock-I've been trying to get back into knitting and you've inspired me Is that lion site the best way to get going?

 

[symphonyb]

should post a new thread but since we're discussing this anyways i'll post it here and see who can answer. knitting -i love but alot of stuff i had given to me is done in crochet and the stitches are prettier. is crocheting any more complicated stitch wise than knitting?

 

[MrsGnomeCrusher]

Good thread.

I just started to learn to knit. I just went to my second class out of my four class course. Like CarrieAg, I'm already addicted. I've learned how to cast on, knit and purl and very anxious to learn more. Increasing stiches, decreasing, binding off, etc., etc. How do you switch from different color yarn in the middle?? I know that I'll be learning binding off (as we're making a hat and a scarf in the class), but I think I'll be picking up a book and getting info online to persure more stiches and what not.

For classes, check out Michael's of AC Moore or the like. I know Michael's offers a crochet and knitting classes. Check out their website (I was just there browsing). If you're looking to help out some people, here's a link for "Warm Up America" and "Blankets for Canada" that even us beginners probably can handle.

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/displayArticle?articleNum=ae0095

 

[loveliving]

great suggestions, thanks!

 

[RevPennyAnnie]

I love to knit and crochet. I have been knitting since I was 8 years old. I have been crocheting since I was 10. I love to try different kinds of stitches all the time! I also love to create my own designs, if I can find one in my books or the internet. I knit and crochet for Barbie, Ken and Magic Attic Dolls. I teach knitting and crochet to Teen Group. I belong to a Prayer Shawl Ministry.

You are going to find tons and tons of free patterns on the internet. I know you are going to years and years of enjoyment in knitting.

 

[CarrieAg93]

Tell us more about your prayer shawl ministry. I've never heard of that.

 

[Organist]

Some crocheting patterns can be very complicated, but even simple ones are very beautiful. Knitting is the same way, and the simple are usually the fastest.

 

[country woman]

The last thing I made was a baby blanket. It took me several days, I made a blanket for my daughter's bed also.