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| Beehind Thyme |
Posted - Dec 08 2008 : 12:29:10 PM
GooDe EvEniNg... To ALL you FaRmGiRLs!
As some of you may know... I do many different techniques in my creations that I make... from creating the pattern, painting, stitching, wood cutting, etc. But lately I have found this longing to start knitting... if that is what it is... like the ole thyme dishclothes. I would like to create me a scarf or other likings, while I relax & spend thyme with my DH. Something that I can tote with me when I have to take my mother to the dr's... I don't really know if it is knitting or crocHeTing??? Where would I find a book to show me how to start??? I have NO idea of where to begin... LOL... I feel so illiterate.
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| barnagainkristin |
Posted - Dec 12 2008 : 9:05:31 PM
Connie,
So sad you can't find anyone to help you. I had such a hard time finding someone to teach me how to knit and ended up taking a class that cost quite a bit for only 2 lessons. Now I know how to knit I keep meeting other knitters. We have so many yarn shops within about 20 miles along with a knitting guild. Don't know if you carry your knitting with you in public but I have noticed that when I do take along a project someone nearly always wants to chat about knitting. My favorite was an elderly lady from New Zealand on an airplane knitting beautiful yarn she had spun herself into a sweater for her son.
Pamela,
I'm so happy you have found someone to help you learn. Sounds like a wonderful person who would be happy to teach you both and then you can share with us all which one you like the most.
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| eskimobirdlady |
Posted - Dec 10 2008 : 8:12:46 PM
that is so luck y foryou! i have been trying to find someone in town to help me when i have a glich in my knitting and other than payign for a lesson it isnt gonna happen. *sigh*. which did you decide to try first? peace connie in alaska |
| Beehind Thyme |
Posted - Dec 10 2008 : 6:26:55 PM
WeLL FaRmGiRLs... I have gathered all your advice, tips & techniques. Hopefully soon I will be able to show a finished creation. A lady was in the shop during "Christmas Open House" & we were speaking of knitting/crocheting... She knows how & is VERY willing to teach me...... Yeah.......Yeah......... We are meeting for breakfast in the next few days to start... Oh... I can't wait, something for me to work on while sitting with DH watching tv...
My MeRRieST BLeSSiNgs 2 EaCh of YoU... HuGs... Pamela
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Dec 10 2008 : 2:56:34 PM
I have to say that crochet is special because it cannot be done by machine or any way other than by hand. Crochet is unique in this way. Knitting can be done on machines and knitted store bought things usually are.
Linda in Scranton, PA
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| soapmommy60543 |
Posted - Dec 09 2008 : 3:41:03 PM
The KK's come in a variety of sizes - the circle ones go from about 6" diameter up to about 12" diameter (these usually are in a big set and last time I checked they were @$15), and they have all kinds of rectangular ones. When I need something in a great big hurry, I either pull out my KK, my size 50 needles or my Q hook. This weekend, I was able to do 2 little baby hats for the Knit One Save One with the KK. I'm starting a baby afghan (again) on my size 50's, and just finished crocheting a scarf for Special Olympics. I only learned to knit 2 years ago (class was a birthday gift to self after trying to learn unsuccessfully for over 20 years - took DD with me and she picked it up so fast!), and played with a Knifty Knitter around the same time. DS is learning how to knit, and is choosing to do his special olympics scarf in knit. I guess it's all in whatever you like to do.
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| eskimobirdlady |
Posted - Dec 09 2008 : 10:42:56 AM
i learned both as a child but when i was younger i preferred crochet. i now prefer knitting because of two things. (1.) it makes a much smoother finer texture to knit and (2.)my hands dibt cramp as badly when i knit. having said that some things just have to be done in crochet lol. which ever you choose (both maybe??),as ann says, you will be sure to have it handy whenever you sit down! often i have projects going in both!
using those kk for dishcliths might be kinda cool! do they make them only in one size? a smaller guage might be just the ticket for some items! a dear elderly friend of mine knits in the round (on a single needle) then crochets the edges and the dishcloths turn out just lovely!
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| Beehind Thyme |
Posted - Dec 09 2008 : 09:56:29 AM
Goodness... Farmgirls... you really know how to come in there!
I think you have me set... I dearly thank EACH of you for your thyme spent sharing the information... I surely do wish you ALL lived close to gather for knitting/crocheting classes.
Again, an EXTRA, BIG HUG for your help...
MeRRiE BLeSSiNgs, Pamela
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| soapmommy60543 |
Posted - Dec 09 2008 : 09:23:47 AM
I have found both to be equally portable. I just have learned that if I take my knitting, I MUST be at the end of a row. I usually finish a row anyway, so it wasn't a big deal. I finish to the end of a row when I crochet, too. Also, they make "light up" knitting needles that you can take in a car (or to the movies) - haven't seen the hooks yet, but am hopeful . Don't know if that will influence your decision or not...
Not to be confusing, but I have found for scarves that a Knifty Knitter works great too - gives that knitted look and texture much quicker. You use a small hook (it's actually a dental tool with an ergonomic handle) on a plastic peg board. It goes really quick. I can do a knit cap this way in an evening, and have done a few little baby caps for the Knit One Save one on the small, blue, round loom.
By having all 3 skills in my "arsenal", I can choose whatever I want or feel will get the job done bestest/fastest. If I were learning all over again, I would have done KK, then crochet (because the hook movements are very similar), then knitting. My DS (age 9 1/2) tells me that regular knitting is easier. DH (age 11 1/2 going on 30) prefers only knitting. When I was my daughter's age, I learned to crochet. For me, it has always been the easiest. And, I think because of that, I would do things in the order I gave above.
And yes, you can do dishcloths in either knit or crochet, and I bet if you played with it a bit, you could do one on a KK (ok now I'm going to have to try it...).
I give you a *BIG* WAY TO GO for wanting to learn - you'll never be bored again! You will also never sit anywhere without a hook or needles in your hands. Yarn sales will take on a whole new meaning. And, you will never look at a sweater the same again, either.
Sorry to be so wordy!
Blessings to you on your new journey!
Ann in Oswego
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| Beverley |
Posted - Dec 08 2008 : 8:14:49 PM
you can do those washcloths or dishcloths either by crochet or knitting. there are books out there with patterns to do both and there are also web sites for both. I am sure if you google it you will find free patterns to do them either way.
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| barnagainkristin |
Posted - Dec 08 2008 : 6:40:29 PM
Pamela,
You will love either one. I agree that crocheting is easier to put down and pick up but for some reason I am totally hooked on knitting. Hope you love which ever one you choose or maybe even both. Wish I lived closer since I would love to teach you how to knit. I probably like it better since I took a class and know what I am doing a little better than with crochet. Start with something simple and have fun.
barnagainkristin
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| dkelewae |
Posted - Dec 08 2008 : 1:57:23 PM
Pamela- There are great knitting tutorials on www.knitting-help.com So you know the difference, knitting is done on 2 needles and crochet is done on a single hooked needle.
I'm a lefty so I prefer to knit since with crochet I had to reverse all the stitches in a pattern to make them work.
Diana
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| homemom |
Posted - Dec 08 2008 : 1:43:06 PM
I love both knitting and crochet. There are some really great tutorials online and you can also purchase DVD's on learning how to knit and crochet. I also borrow them from the library sometimes.
Good luck on this new adventure.
Ruth
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| Beehind Thyme |
Posted - Dec 08 2008 : 12:39:42 PM
Oh... thank you dearly... for taking the thyme to share.
I will stroll on over & look on Youtube... never would have thunk of that...
Have a Wonderful December Day, Pamela
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| Sitnalta |
Posted - Dec 08 2008 : 12:39:06 PM
Pamela,
If its something that you want to be able to tote around with you, I would suggest crochet. You can leave it in the middle and not worrying about losing stitches or anything like that whereas with knitting you are working with multiple stitches being held in place at one time. :) Of course,I may partial as I am a crochet-a-holic...lol
A great site to get basic crochet stitches and patterns is
www.crochetpatterncentral.com
Hope that helps!
HUGS
Jessie
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| Bonne |
Posted - Dec 08 2008 : 12:36:29 PM
There are lots of online videos~do a search on Youtube. That way you can actually SEE it being done.
Otherwise, sites like http://www.learntoknit.com/ http://www.saveknitting.com/
http://www.dnt-inc.com/barhtmls/knittech.html
can help. Personally, I've found self-teaching crochet to be easier, but everyone is different.
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