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Posted by Llurpsie_Noodle on February 24, 2007, at 9:57:40
Actually this is a thread about knitting yarn, not a yarn about knitting thread.
(that would surely end in disaster...)
I'm a beginning knitter. I suppose I could be an advanced beginner, since I've succesfully completed several projects now.
I find that knitting is the perfect kind of calming meditative activity for when I've got 15 minutes on my hand and am waiting anxiously. I can even pack my stuff and keep it in my school bag for those odd moments when I don't quite want to be chewing my fingernails.
Here are some of the projects that I'm working on right now
I'm knitting a dissertation. The results section is nearly complete...
I'm knitting a unisex baby cardigan (my first ever sweater) in chunky red eco-wool. My best friend is having a baby, and she won't find out whether it's a boy or a girl. I figure I'll send her both kinds of buttons, and let her sew little girl buttons or little sporty boy buttons on. (she's a crafty type too)
I'm also getting ready to start work on a rib-knit shell in baby pink merino wool for me. Hopefully it will be stretchy enough to accommodate my ample llurpsiness. I'm thinking I can wear a black top underneath it, since it's kind of like an open netty-knit.
And my husband has placed an order for a knit cap. He even went to the yarn store with me (that's TRUE LOVE) and picked out the yarn he wants. It's orange super-bulky.
back to the sleeve. baby sleeves are so quick. I cannot imagine knitting llurpsie-sized sleeves...
((((easy yarn))))
-Ll
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on February 24, 2007, at 11:08:21
In reply to Knitting Thread, posted by Llurpsie_Noodle on February 24, 2007, at 9:57:40
Hey!
Good to see you back! :)
I tried knitting too, but I had to leave my project at home in the UK - I didn't think knitting needles would be allowed on planes!
I actually doodle alot (ALOT!) everyone tells me off for it, my bf particulary thinking my doodles are very sinister and evil. Oh well. But. It does fill some kind of void....
Kind regards
Meri
Posted by Phillipa on February 24, 2007, at 11:28:32
In reply to Re: Knitting Thread, posted by Meri-Tuuli on February 24, 2007, at 11:08:21
My knitting experience was when my kids were young and all I ended up with were long sleeves gave it up I'm not crafty at all. Good for you Lupsie. Love Phillipa
Posted by philyra on February 24, 2007, at 13:03:31
In reply to Knitting Thread, posted by Llurpsie_Noodle on February 24, 2007, at 9:57:40
i really want to learn how to knit. i bought a kit but i can't get my head wrapped around the instructions. it's very hard for me to learn something just by reading about it. (sigh, good thing i'm a grad student...)
do you have any tips on getting started for the very first time? i keep thinking it must be a really good way to take the edge off my stress. and i love the idea of knitting gifts...
take care,
philyra
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on February 24, 2007, at 13:18:57
In reply to Re: Knitting Thread » Llurpsie_Noodle, posted by philyra on February 24, 2007, at 13:03:31
Its actually quite simple, its just I imagine the instructions are the thing thats difficult! Perhaps you could go to a knitting group or something and get someone to start it off for you? I bet they'd love a newbie!!
Kind regards
Meri
Posted by philyra on February 24, 2007, at 13:56:21
In reply to Re: Knitting Thread » philyra, posted by Meri-Tuuli on February 24, 2007, at 13:18:57
good idea! maybe i'm needlessly intimidated by the instructions....(like the pun?)
i have a knack for making things stressful that don't need to be.
i'll see if there's a store nearby where i can crash. take care, philyra
Posted by Llurpsie_Noodle on February 24, 2007, at 21:40:31
In reply to Re: Knitting Thread » Meri-Tuuli, posted by philyra on February 24, 2007, at 13:56:21
http://www.knittinghelp.com/knitting/basic_techniques/purl.php
I bet this link even passes Dr. Bob's civility test...
I'm learning how to do the "continental" style knitting by watching. It's not so bad.
I think it's important to start off with small projects that seem manageable. cell-phone pouch, or a small square for example. then you can try to do a small garmet (baby sweater) before going up to llurpsie sized garments
best,
Ll
Posted by Llurpsie_Noodle on February 24, 2007, at 21:41:32
In reply to Re: Knitting Thread, posted by Meri-Tuuli on February 24, 2007, at 11:08:21
I have been through airports several times now with the wooden needles- no problems at all.
(that's in the US, mind you)
-Ll
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on February 25, 2007, at 4:26:57
In reply to online videos to learn to knit » philyra, posted by Llurpsie_Noodle on February 24, 2007, at 21:40:31
Wow that was interesting! The English method looks very difficult! I have no idea which method I use - my mother taught me - but she does it without looking. Perhaps its the combined one?
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on February 25, 2007, at 4:37:25
In reply to Re: online videos to learn to knit, posted by Meri-Tuuli on February 25, 2007, at 4:26:57
Yes what I do is combined BUT its from the back so like on the video if you can imagine it back to front... she does it the wrong way round!
What methods to you folks use? The American one?
Ms Noodle, I doubt they'd let you through Heathrow even with wooden needles. Anyway its not worth the risk - I'd be gutted if they got rid of my proto-scarf! I think I'll perhaps get my bf to bring it over next time he's here, he could always put it in the hold.
Posted by philyra on February 25, 2007, at 8:52:43
In reply to online videos to learn to knit » philyra, posted by Llurpsie_Noodle on February 24, 2007, at 21:40:31
you're the best, thanks!!
take care,
philyra
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