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| Featured Pattern of the Week: Luscious Little Pumpkin |
        Interested in crochet? Visit our sister site: Crochet Pattern Central | Encouragement and TestimonialsHere you can read or submit your own humorous stories and bits of encouragement, whether they be nostalgic, mirthful, or thought-provoking. Any memorable, true-life knitting story qualifies, so sit back and relax to read--or submit! Name: Rachel Subject: Courage to Knit? Comment: Hi there! I'm a 16-year-old knitter wondering if I'll ever have the guts to take on a big project! I guess anything is possible...with God's help. ;) By the way, there are a bunch of awesome patterns for fingerless gloves/gauntlets, if you're interested. Name: Debby Subject: New Knitter Comment: I'm a new knitter at age 58 and can't believe I waited this long to learn. I'm loving it and trying to be patient and staying within my "beginner" range so I don't frustrate myself. It's hard though because I want to "do it all" and "do it now". I have soooooo much to learn and I'm soaking it up like a sponge. Name: Betsy Subject: Circular needle socks Comment: I've just begun knitting socks with circular needles. I stopped knitting socks several years ago because I didn't like messing with all the needles. Someone recently gave me a pattern for knitting socks with 2 circular needles. One hangs out of the way while you're using the other needle. They are SO easy. I had a finished pair on my dresser to put away for a Christmas present when a guest from Japan saw them. She couldn't believe I knitted them in less than a week. (I also have a full-time job). Of course I gave them to her. Go for the circular needles fellow knitters, you'll love them! Name: Muriel Conwell Subject: knitting hints Comment: I grew up in England and learned to knit when I was four (in a family of great knitters). During WW11 I knitted scarves and hats for soldiers. I still love knitting -everything from scarves to lace, I just found this web site and am delighted to find great ideas and hints that I didn't know about. Keep up the good work. MMC I have bookmarked this site. Name: Rose M Subject: Knitting Ponchos Comment: For all the girls, i find knitting interesting even though sometimes slow but once you complete what you are knitting its wow. I recently started off knitting ponchos did one for my 2yrs old girl then for the 10yrs old and surprisingly i have been getting serious orders, and I am slowly earning a living Name: esin Subject: sweden Comment: Hello Esin from Sweden Stockholm. I started crochet when I was five and made a table cloth when I was six. Now I am 25 and going to make my first sweater. Believe me its a challenge and dont know when to finish...if I ewer will?..hope so.. And its so sad that some people still seeing stitching as an oldie thing. You girls in this site!! Good luck, you are all so cool and it warms my heart. Lowes.. Name: knittergirl Subject: baby blanket Comment: I just finished a baby blanket for my brother. If ever u need a fast baby present, this is the way to go! i knit it with double strands, and size 17 needles. I finished it in exactly a week! p.s. I am thirteen Name: Autumn Subject: Knitting @ 13 Comment: Well, being 13 and able to knit, is considered strange and for 'grannies.' so offensive!!!! I like to tell them that they are full of baloney and some of my guy friends knit. Also, i keep in mind, to tell the guys that knitting guilds were only for men!!! Name: Alison - from Birmingham UK Subject: Antonia's marginal note on crochet Comment: Before you totally write off learning to crochet, try YouTube.com If you key in www.youtube.com and search under 'crochet' there are some videos including a stop-start animation one. I haven't road tested any of the crochet videos but have found some of Cat Bordhi's knitting instruction vidoes helpful. it seems to make a difference when one can actually see the stitches being made, and hear the instructions at the same time. I am first and foremost a knitter, but do use crochet for edgings etc. At the moment I am struggling with the wrap & turn heel for toe-up socks. So far I have mis-read 2 different sets of instructions. I need to re-visit YouTube as soon as I have a moment......... Name: Antonia Subject: My Marginal Note Comment: My marginal note in crochet:- Whatever way I try to teach myself...I feel it's a dead end. I've accepted my limitation. I'm a personable knitter though. Name: Barbara Subject: New knitter Comment: I am a long time crocheter (almost 30 years) that has struggled to learn to knit. I think after 3 different people have tried over the years, I am finally teaching myself from a book. (I love to read!) It looks like it may stick this time. Thank you for all your encouraging words about loving to knit. I can't wait to feel confident enough to teach my 5 year old daughter, she just started learning to crochet 3 months ago. She has decided she loves making necklaces and bracelets for her friends. Just wait, soon she'll be knitting clothes for all her babydolls. Name: knittergirl Subject: circular Comment: I just learned how to knit in the round with circular needles, and I see the possibilitys stretching on before me! Thanks for the great site! P.S. I found a link for the instructions on here! Name: elizabeth Subject: teaching kids to knit Comment: I just taught my 6 year old sister and two of her friends to knit. it was hard at first, for them and me, but it was worth it! they love it! Name: emily Subject: addicting Comment: knitting is soo addicting! I learned how to knit 2 years ago, and I haven't put down my needles since! Name: Princess G Subject: Wow! :O Comment: its so great seeing so many young teenagers like me that are getting into knitting! I am 13 and have been a self taught knitter since age 11. I am encountering my first baby garment for my cousin and its so nice to hear great comments about me knitting from my family and friends. Don't be afraid to show your tallent... its uniques and we are very lucky to have been taught this beautiful craft. Be fearless! Be brave! Have fun with it! xoxo Princess G Select a Page << Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Next >> Share your own experiences by filling in the form below... |
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