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I know that so many of you Ladies love to knit and I need some help. I have taught myself how to knit using you tube and some of the suggestions on the old threads that I looked up from here but I need some individual instruction.
I ordered some books from the library and have been steadily reading those but I am stuck on some specifics.
Would anyone be willing to extend a hand? You could just pm me and I could send you some links to patterns that I think are simple and I am willing to try.
Or if more of you are willing to discuss knitting maybe we could start a discussion about it.
TIA!
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I'd love a discussion (even knowing what you tube sites are most helpful). Learning to knit is one of my New Year's resolutions. A mentor of mine suggested it as a way to maintain patience while listening to children read aloud. I think that it would help a lot as I would be able to do it sort of effortlessly, but still feel as though I was accomplishing something. Does anyone else knit during these sorts of times?
I'll look forward to any discussion.
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onthelane wrote:
Does anyone else knit during these sorts of times?
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Despite the fact that I have pointy sticks in my hands it's often the ONLY way that I can get through a schooling day with out hurting someone! 
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Please post the patterns I can help with questions ..I think Also I love fresh ideas and it just might inspire others. My older girls knit during school during history and such. And just today I was thinking about grabbing my knitting while listening....maybe I'll get some stuff done  Annie
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Mimi, post them here! I'm a very, very basic knitter, so I'd be able to tell you what looks hard!
Seriously, though, if you have a local needlecraft shop, this would be the best place to visit. I bring my plan in (for example, make dh a scarf), bring in a few patterns, then ask one of the ladies to take a look. They help me pick the right yarn and talked me out of more complicated patterns and put me on the right track.
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JennGM wrote:
Seriously, though, if you have a local needlecraft shop, this would be the best place to visit. I bring my plan in (for example, make dh a scarf), bring in a few patterns, then ask one of the ladies to take a look. They help me pick the right yarn and talked me out of more complicated patterns and put me on the right track. |
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See that is the problem, we only have one needlecraft shop anywhere near me and they are only open during the day! They close at 5:30 p.m and the weekend for us is really tough to get to somewhere without the 4 kids in tow. That is why I turned to you tube!!! I still cannot believe I got the basics down on you tube but hey it worked. Now even my daughter is knitting!
Okay here is the main problem, I really don't know how to read a pattern. I know all those abbreviations have codes but what do they even mean? Betsy graciously pmed me and told me about a website to check out. So I am headed there this evening when I have some time.
I'll give you an example on one of my patterns that I got online it says this:
C8F= Slip next 8 sts onto a cable needle and leave at front of work. K4, then K4 from cable needle
Okay I know "k" is knit but what is a cable needle and what does "slip" mean?
And maybe this pattern is way to difficult for me!!!
Also after reading 3 different books to try and understand, how do I figure out gauge???? AUGH!!!
You ladies are awesome to even attempt this with me!
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I was exactly in your shoes 2.5 years ago! However, there is hope, I have almost finished my third sweater.
Definitly check out Ralverly. As I said, it is the definitive knitting place on the interenet.
For beginners, I can't recommend enough, knitting dishcloths (it really becomes rather addictive after a while). I would like to write a book some day called, "Everything knitting I needed to know I learned from dishcloths." 
Dishcloths are cheep to knit and small to finish (although my first ones seemed to take for ever, have heart it gets better). You can find simple patters in all garter stitch or very intricate cables and lace ones. It truly, wasn't until I started knitting sweaters and more complicated patters that I would say, "Hey, I did something like this in XYZ dishcloth." Plus, as a bonus it doesn't matter what your gauge is or if you make a mistake...it's only a dishcloth!
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I love using cable needles however that is not a beginning pattern, To answer your question slip means just to slide the stitches onto another needle. basically the needles are end to end. A cable needle is a smaller double pointed needle about 3 inches long you can also use regular double pointed needles. Anyway slip the 8 stitches off and hold the needle on the front of your knitting then knit 4 stitches off your regular knitting needle. Then knit the 1st 4 stitches (on the right) off of the cable needle. What comes next in the pattern you still have 4 stitches on the cable? Annie
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Betsy wrote:
Definitly check out Ralverly. As I said, it is the definitive knitting place on the interenet.
For beginners, I can't recommend enough, knitting dishcloths (it really becomes rather addictive after a while). I would like to write a book some day called, "Everything knitting I needed to know I learned from dishcloths."
Dishcloths are cheap to knit and small to finish (although my first ones seemed to take for ever, have heart it gets better). You can find simple patters in all garter stitch or very intricate cables and lace ones. It
truly, wasn't until I started knitting sweaters and more complicated
patters that I would say, "Hey, I did something like this in XYZ
dishcloth." Plus, as a bonus it doesn't matter what your gauge is or if
you make a mistake...it's only a dishcloth! |
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I completely agree...I make dishcloths for everyone I know, trying different stitches and patterns. I used to make them for us, but there is a limit to how many dishcloths one family needs :). I found several knit-a-longs (KALs) for dishcloths by googling it. You can have them email several lines of the pattern a day for a week or so. Some are simple, some harder, but it is still a dishcloth and little learning mistakes don't really matter like they would on other projects!
Have fun! I taught myself with a book years ago and have made sweaters, legwarmers, hats, swiffer covers, play foods, you name it;).
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wifemommy wrote:
| I love using cable needles however that is not a beginning pattern, To answer your question slip means just to slide the stitches onto another needle. basically the needles are end to end. A cable needle is a smaller double pointed needle about 3 inches long you can also use regular double pointed needles. Anyway slip the 8 stitches off and hold the needle on the front of your knitting then knit 4 stitches off your regular knitting needle. Then knit the 1st 4 stitches (on the right) off of the cable needle. What comes next in the pattern you still have 4 stitches on the cable? Annie |
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WOW!!! That totally makes sense and yep, totally not a beginning pattern!
I am going to try some dishtowels!!!
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The dish clothes will help you get your gauge. Who cares what size they are so just follow the pattern and then compare your size to what it is supposed to be. Too small your knitting is too tight, to big you are too loose. As you get more comfortable they should work up just about right. Have fun Annie
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