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| cntrygrl |
Posted - Dec 31 2010 : 11:13:53 AM
I bought yarn a while back to make a baby hat and I started it today! I just learned to knit a few months ago so this is my first real project. I'm so excited! Its actually going to end up being an adult size hat (the yarn itself is bigger), so I'll have to keep at so I can finish it and get going on the baby hat (half the stitches this time). Wanting to have it done for the shower next month.
I'm having to take a break, my pointy finger hurts from pushing the tip of the needle through. I know, I'm such a newbie.  Its looking really good so far...I'm kind of shocked!
I just learned to embroider last weekend, so that's another project I've started. But the hat is priority right now. I'm just so excited about my new skills. I love working with my hands.
Tommie
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| cntrygrl |
Posted - Jan 24 2011 : 2:12:23 PM
It's VERY doable Judy, promise! There are TONS of videos online if your a visual person like me. Also check around locally, and see if there are any knitting type clubs around. I've found most knitters, quilters, etc are more than willing to help you get started.
Whats hard to me is reading the pattern. When I was little I played piano from age 4 to age 8 and I never did learn how to read the music. My piano teacher would play it, then I would play it. Knitting feels like the same way. Hopefully as I get going the patterns won't look like greek. lol
I'm almost finished with the hat!!! I finished what I needed to knit and I'm just gonna say....I'm not a fan of casting off. My boyfriends mom said it wouldn't have been quite so hard if my stiches weren't so tight. Oops. lol I really need to pay attention to my tension and ease up a bit on my next project. Anywho, she's going to show me how to "sew" it together in the back and along the top. Then its D.U.N, done! That'll probably have to wait until next weekend, but I'm very close! I took a pic and will take another pic when its completely done and post it.
Eventually I want a shawl/wrap, but I think my next project is going to be a pair of fingerless hand warmer thingy's.
Here's a question. My skin is really sensitive so I can't wear most scarves b/c it irritates my neck. What type of yarn should I use that won't be itcy?
What are y'all working on?
Tommie
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| herblady55 |
Posted - Jan 24 2011 : 1:36:55 PM
Ok, you gals have me(55) wanting to learn to knit too. Is there hope at my age? And I warn you...I haven't a crafty bone in my body! Mom and Sis got it all. I worked away from home all my life. Never took the time to learn hand-crafts. :(
My DH has a Kindle so I can have him teach me how to download the e-book for beginners.
My Sister mentioned "finger-knitting once. Have any of you heard of that? Is it easy? Seems like it would be handier not to have to use needles. (I have a needle phobia) LOLOLOL
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
Judy
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| Beverley |
Posted - Jan 20 2011 : 8:31:18 PM
tommie..correct on both accounts.... If you ever wonder if your yarn is going to be the right size you can always do a gauge swatch before yoy actually do your project and it will tell you if your yarn needs bigger needles or smaller to get the right size...
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| cntrygrl |
Posted - Jan 20 2011 : 7:43:46 PM
HEEEELLLP!!!!
So I'm making this hat. The pattern says how many stitches to cast on, but I'm thinking my yarn is thicker than what they were using. So I've been working on it, but thinking it's going to be more of an adult size hat. But then I was looking at hat measurements for babys online and they say around 14'' circumference. The circumference is A) the part that will go around the babys head and B) the length that is on my needle. Right? Wrong?
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| cntrygrl |
Posted - Jan 04 2011 : 2:45:03 PM
Y'all are a hoot! Thanks for laughing with me in this adventure of mine.
Karen, maybe I should keep the broken needle and frame it or hang it for my "badge." Hehe
Annie S I can't wait until I can get that much done in a year! I still need ALOT of practice!
The needle wasn't wood and it wasn't metal. To tell you the truth, I don't know what it was. It was bendy and would flex. I didn't like them from the get-go. But thanks for the tip on the wood one, I would never have tried to sharpen it.
My boyfriends Mom wanted to use the other one for something, but then he and I started messing around with it, ok I was poking him in the ribs to make him squirm and squeal like a little girl (tehehe), but then back came his elbow and snap, crackle, pop. The other one went into MANY pieces. We just laughed our hiney's off and told her she might have to glue it a little. Ahhh, RIP bendy needles. 
Needles to say, I bought metal needles this time. Maybe it can take my brute strength, HA! *insert Tim-the-toolman's laugh here.
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| Peg Graham |
Posted - Jan 04 2011 : 04:17:05 AM
Tommie- if that's a wooden needle. you can push it through an electric pencil sharpener, then sand it down and you'll have a new tip.
I've been knitting for 2 years now. I joined a local Knitting MeetUp (Yarn for Breakfast) and knit daily at home and on a weekly basis w/ the group. My friends through MeetUp have taught me, shared patterns w/ me, exchanged yarn w/ me, shopped with me, gone to Maryland Sheep & Wool with me, we do parties together, and now we have date nights with our husband's together.
I also joined RAVELRY. There's so much information out there....it's wonderful! Free Patterns, Knitting Videos (try YouTube) and more.
Good Luck and keep practicing!!!
Yarn Hugs-
Peg
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| eggfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 03 2011 : 8:31:15 PM
I'm so happy you are a new knitter as well. I guess I a really a return knitter. I did knitting on 4-H a million and one years ago. I am with you learning. My biggest problem is that when I get to knitting along.. my puppy, Angel, thinks it's something fun to grab my ball of yarn and run like heck cross the living room !! Yeah, not fun ! Hehehe ! Have to laugh or I'd cry and throw the whole thing out the window. But... I am woman hear me roar... I WILL LEARN TO KNIT AND FINISH SOMETHING WONDERFUL ! lol !! I am laughing with you about the broken needle . I did that while in 4-H and my grandmother just told me I was too strong and had thrown too many bales of hay ! lol ! Enjoy and will keep watching to see the completed hat!!
Hugs...Kristy
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| texdane |
Posted - Jan 03 2011 : 6:37:29 PM
You go girl! So excited for you. I always say, "Knitting is my yoga". I love it. Congrats. I teach knitting classes for my town, for adults and kids, and I'll share a little tip. If you are holding your needles so tightly, imagine they are made of glass, and you have to loosen up the grip. Works like a charm. Good luck, and happy knitting!!
Nicole
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| Lady Woodworker |
Posted - Jan 03 2011 : 6:11:42 PM
What a scream!
Is there a "broken needle" merit badge? There oughtta' be some kind of award for this...
har
Karen
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| Beverley |
Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 4:07:55 PM
oh you should have seen my first one!!! hehehehehe there are only 2 stiches in knitting if you can those down you got it. all the rest are just how you use those 2.....
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
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| cntrygrl |
Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 3:48:54 PM
Debbie, I figure if you can't laugh at yourself, who can you laugh at!?
Smiles!
Tommie
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| cntrygrl |
Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 3:45:20 PM
I know what you mean Beverly. I've only learned the basic knit stitch. Once I have it down I want to move on to others. But I have a "thing" that I started learning on (think they were size 8 too, and metal). I have a big gap in a few places that look like button holes. No idea how I did that. lol. Right now I'm working with size 5's, and I bought metal. Those bendy ones were for the birds!
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| Beverley |
Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 2:33:16 PM
it just takes a lot of practice. when I first was learning I just took I think it was size 8 needles and some yarn and cast on i think 100 stitches and just knitted and then I would get tired of that so I pearled a few rows and then went back to knitting. that first piece had some mistakes and I was not making it for any reason other than to learn ... It wasn't all that good but by the time I ran out of yarn I had my tension pretty good and was ready for my first project. but it didn't look like anything any one would want to give to anyone!!!! hehehehehehee
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
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Beverley with an extra E...
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| chicken necker |
Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 1:51:16 PM
I tried to teach myself to knit and crochet a couple of years ago when I first joined the connection. My mother and grandmother were so very talented from making afghans to tiny little crocheted ornaments. I'm such a disappointment to the clan.  but I can't do it. I managed to make an extremely ugly book marker!
Have at it, girl!
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| Beverley |
Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 11:58:50 AM
I just love this thread. I too only learned to knit a few years ago and I am in my 50's. I live in a small community and a lady had some lessons. now we have gone to having a get together once a week at this church and we all help each other out. there are a few older ones that know how to knit really great and if any of us have a problem we can ask them and it is great. I have ( I hate the name) knitting for dummies that has a sock pattern and some other things in it for first time knitters if anyone would like it , it is yours just for the postage. just email me... I think we need to keep this thread going and post pics and just have fun !!!! another person put a free pattern for socks on her blog on this forum but I think they may be too advanced for me. but they sure are pretty....
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett
Beverley with an extra E...
https://sites.google.com/site/bevsdoggies/
http://bevsdoggies.blogspot.com/ |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 11:54:35 AM
You are so funny Tommie sending a pic of your broken needle. So happy you are having fun. I work with wood needles and love them, others like metal which are much harder to break:-)
Hugs,
Debbie |
| Sheep Mom 2 |
Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 11:50:33 AM
Knitting Daily has a free download of instructions for beginning knitters. It is in the form of an e-book. Go to www.knittingdaily.com and register to download. They offer lots of great free patterns too.
Blessings, Sheri
"Work is Love made visible" -Kahlil Gibran |
| cntrygrl |
Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 11:34:52 AM
The needle in its broken state. Hehe!
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| Annie S |
Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 10:50:28 AM
Knitted up seven sets of hats and scarves as Christmas gifts this last month. Already starting on the next seven for Christmas this year. That's besides starting a baby afghan for #14 grandchild due in June. Tommie, it just takes lots of practice, practice, practice. I didn't learn how to knit until I was in my 50's and you can't stop me now. It's so relaxing and fun to do. I do my knitting any time and any where - on a plane, in the truck while DH is driving, when we go camping and even the doctor's office. It's very habit forming. You're going to do great and go onto many more fun projects. I'm teaching myself how to do embrodery too as well as needlepoint and punch needle. It seems like when you learn how to do one thing - like knitting - it leads to wanting to learn other crafts as well. Good luck to you and know that if you have a problem you can always get on a MJF thread and ask questions - there will always be a farmgirl who has the answer for you. Knit on!!! |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 09:29:12 AM
Broke needles happen to all of us Tommie, my problem is I real tight. So it is always very difficult for me to knit my cast on stitches. I can not wait to see your finished product, keep laughing and having fun with it as you will love the rewards.
Hugs,
Debbie
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| Beverley |
Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 09:28:57 AM
that is so great that you have someone who can teach you and "help" you out when need them!!! hehehehehe
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett
Beverley with an extra E...
https://sites.google.com/site/bevsdoggies/
http://bevsdoggies.blogspot.com/ |
| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 09:24:53 AM
What fun Tommie!! I have been going through my knitting books like mad - I want knitted gifts for my folks and my husband's next year so am going to attempt an actual garment this year. Should stretch my capabilities some but there is something about making something to give....
Please do post a picture of the finished project:)
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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| cntrygrl |
Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 07:58:58 AM
I broke my needle! I was given quite a few needles from a friend of my Moms (yay!) and this set (size 5) were bendy. I didn't like them but didn't want to make an hour drive to get needles, so I carried on. Well I was midstitch and SNAP! I cursed, then I laughed. I was in the kitchen with my boyfriends Mom (she taught me to knit) and once we got another needle slid into the stitches to keep my place she asked "you think you need to loosen up on u'r tention!?" Both of us laughing I said "No, I'm just a hardcore knitter!" I'm still giggling about it.
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Dec 31 2010 : 1:24:35 PM
Just let me know Tommie and I will send you the pattern. Knitting socks was on my wish list to make before I got to old. I have knit 4 pair and once I learnt how I had so much fun, and they are so warm. Like your hat they are a very good winter project just like mittens. You are like me my knitting group of ladies are in their 60's and 70's so I want to get all the wisdom I can from them.
Happy New Year
Hugs,
Debbie |
| cntrygrl |
Posted - Dec 31 2010 : 1:17:41 PM
I will definetly get a pic on here of the hat when its finished.
Debbie I may take you up on the mitten pattern when I get my hat done. I'd love to give hats and scarves, and mittens away as gifts. :)
I'm 31 and live in a small community. The ladies who embroider and knit around here are getting up there in age and I would hate for these things to 'go by the way side.' Plus, I got to show my 10yr old niece how to knit and I just have to say that was REALLY cool. She really enjoyed it too.
I agree Melody, I'm gonna have to tackle some socks in the future.
Love having the knitting bug! Glad I'm not alone. :)
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