Knitters Unite!!

[VioletAngel]

I used to knit scarves, and plan on knitting some other things soon. I just gotta find the time. :o I will. I have some patterns that I want to try out soon. I do my best work during the winter. I guess summer is for sewing and winter is for knitting. It would be fun to try a hat, either knit or crochet.

 

[xenia]

It takes us an hour to drive to church so I knit during the ride.

 

[tiradas]

I learned to knit the beginning of January, and I am hooked!!!! I actually tried to learn in high school, but I didn't like it then!

I am knitting dishclothes and washclothes now. Looking to venture out!

 

[Kriegermädchen]

I'm in the middle of knitting a blanket. (for warmth, not necessarily style) I am knitting 13cm. squares of different colors and will eventually sew them together. I have no pattern, but I just thought it might work so I decided to try it. I'll let you know how it turns out.

 

[sewmuddy]

Hi! I am still working on christmas scarves. I foolishly let our roomate see the "camo" scarf I started for my husband an he wanted one for christmas, then MFIL wanted one, and my step dad, and a few other friends. why oh why did I ever buy the verigated camo colored yarn???? no I have several bags of it waiting for me to knit... and of course I am doing a realy tight knit pattern for my husband so it seems like its talking me forever.... 2 1/2 skines so far and i have about another foot to go Some day I will get to use yarn othe than verigated camo... I hope

 

[eyesofmystery]

I knitted a Harry Potter scarf in the Griffindor colours, but it's not totally finished. I still have to add the tassels.

 

[uhurtmybandaid]

i <3 knitting!!!!!!! I hav been knitting since i was 8..and now im 16..i make anything and everything. Rite now, im making one of my designs.it's pretty sweet. i just finished a coat that i made outt my fav colors, blue and purple..on the downside, i got carpol tunnel syndrome form knittin. So i can't knit as much as i want to.

 

[LadyIcthus]

I'm a new knitter and absolutely love it. I find it not only a very calming hobby, but it's also good for stopping my fingers from seizing up.
I'm currently knitting a cream sleeveless top with funky wool edging, and a phone cover for my Mum. Next to do will be a patterned cardigan for my nephew.

I'm also looking for reputable charities to make knitted toys and baby's clthes for. I'lld like to make clothes for older children and adults but I'm not quite up to that speed of knitting that

Have fun knitting all

 

[VioletAngel]

I used to knit a long time ago and enjoyed it a lot. Then I turned to crocheting and never looked back....until now. Now I want to relearn the knitting and make some fantastic stuff.

 

[BBShopMom]

I have just recently started trying to learn how to knit. I love to cross stitch and have always wanted to learn knitting as well. It's going slowly but I'm enjoying learning something new.

 

[cobweb]

I love knitting. Right now I am trying to knit a feather and fan blanket for my sister's new baby. I never seem to be able to finish most of the projects I start, though.

 

[Kriegermädchen]

How in the world do you knit a blanket? Do you have to cast on hundreds of stitches? I'm pretty good at scarves, but I wouldn't know how to even start making a blanket.

 

[newyorknewyork]

wow - sounds so cool!

i am thinking of starting to knit

id love to try some baby booties!

 

[cobweb]

How in the world do you knit a blanket? Do you have to cast on hundreds of stitches? I'm pretty good at scarves, but I wouldn't know how to even start making a blanket.

Yes. That is exactly what you do. 208 stitches to be exact (for the pattern I am using).

 

[Kriegermädchen]

Yes. That is exactly what you do. 208 stitches to be exact (for the pattern I am using).

My goodness..... It must take forever to get through one row!!!! Do you have to buy extra-long needles, or just try to fit them all on? *Whew* I can't even imagine how long that must take!!! Talk about having patience!

I'm currently making a knitting bag so I can carry my needles and project around with me. I think it's going to be very pretty when it's done.

 

[MesaBoogieGrl]

HI Guys. It's nice to hear from so many knitters! I had almost given up on the thread. Currently I'm finishing the Starsky sweater from knitty.com. Look under patterns and scroll all the way down. Coolest cardigan ever, IMO! I also recently finished knitty's Leo sweater for DH (it's in knitty's archives), but it's getting too warm around here for a sweater made out of alpaca and silk.

Btw, I've started a knitting service small group at my church. If you're in the Lexington, KY area pm me and I'll give you specifics. If you want to help a worthy charity, send me your scarves, hats, and mittens (any size) and I will give them to the Kentucky Refugee Ministries. They help international refugees and their families settle into new lives here in the States. That's my small group's chosen service charity. Just pm if interested.

 

[blue*sky]

I love to knit. I haven't knit anything lately because I'm working on a crocheted baby afghan, its for my new brother or sister expected in September!

 

[judy]

How in the world do you knit a blanket? Do you have to cast on hundreds of stitches? I'm pretty good at scarves, but I wouldn't know how to even start making a blanket.

If you can make scarves, you can make a blanket. I'm knitting a blanket for my daughter right now, and it basically consists of 6 "scarves" that I plan on stitching together side by side. Each scarf section is divided into square patches of different colors and patterns. I can't wait to see it all assembled.

I have to admit, I have been working on it for a long time though . . .

 

[leytonstones]

I plan on knitting something for a friends baby during the summer break. The baby is due in November. I am really looking forward to shopping for patterns, yarn etc.

 

[leytonstones]

Well, the friend is having twins. I went out today and bought the yarn for a baby blanket and I have just cast on and knitted the first row.