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| HeirloomMomma |
Posted - Jul 30 2011 : 09:25:25 AM
A few weeks ago I asked you if I was too old to learn to knit...and your replies gave me the confidence to JUST DO IT!
I watched a few videos on youtube and a few other learn-to-knit sites and ordered an excellent book from Amazon.com.I sat and practiced, learned to cast on, knit and cast off...and I am proud to say that I am almost done with a scarf that my DIL has already claimed! My next step is to learn the purl stitch and begin following some simple patterns.
Thank you from my heart to all of you who led me in the right directions, like youtube and ravelry.com, they have helped me so much.
I promise I will post a photo when I am done with the scarf.
In Sisterhood,
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| grace gerber |
Posted - Aug 15 2011 : 2:53:18 PM
Congrat's - there is nothing better then having those wonderful skills and now I can tempt you with the yarns I make - the circle of life..... Enjoy
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
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| FarmDream |
Posted - Aug 14 2011 : 8:36:58 PM
Yea Linda! Now you can stress like me about all the things you want to make but will never have enough time to make. Knit on.
~FarmDream is Farmgirl Sister #3069
Live Today, Cherish Yesterday, Dream Tomorrow
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http://julie-rants.blogspot.com |
| JThomp |
Posted - Aug 14 2011 : 09:27:41 AM
Yeah! Good job! I just learned to knit last fall and I've enjoyed it so much. |
| coaloha |
Posted - Aug 13 2011 : 11:01:57 PM
I have never thought about watching You Tube for instructional videos. Thanks for the great idea!
Pam Barnes-Palty
Phoenix, AZ
Farmgirl #1075
Be distracted by joy |
| forgetmenot |
Posted - Aug 13 2011 : 9:47:52 PM
Happy Dance just for you, Linda! Isn't it fun!
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| Lieberkim |
Posted - Aug 13 2011 : 8:19:27 PM
Good for you!!! Now can you teach me???? :)
Excuse the mess & the noise, my children are making happy memories |
| grammytammy |
Posted - Aug 13 2011 : 7:22:19 PM
Great Job!! how about posting some pictures of your work, we would love to see...
FarmGirl 2495
God loved us so much He gave His only son to die in our stead. |
| LuckyMommyof5 |
Posted - Aug 13 2011 : 7:01:47 PM
Congrats!! We all knew you could do it! Always have faith in yourself - you can't go wrong.
Farmgirl Sister #3243
"The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong." - Laura Ingalls Wilder |
| camiesmommy |
Posted - Aug 13 2011 : 2:47:14 PM
You go girl! I learned to knit when I was 52. Made a lot of scarves that year. I'm still learning new things and just finished a dishcloth. Found the pattern online at a site called tipnut. The pattern is called double bump. It's really easy, just knits and purls. Each row starts with a slip stitch (really easy). It's a neat pattern and looks really complicated but it's not.
Happy knitting and who says you can't teach an old farmgirl new tricks!
A.J.
Work is love made visible. ~ Kahlil Gibran |
| SadieSadieChickenLady |
Posted - Jul 30 2011 : 8:04:59 PM
Awesome you!!
I learned how to knit when my son was in first grade - it was part of his waldorf homeschool curriculum, so I HAD to learn to teach him.
And I'm so glad I did! Knitting is so zen-like, very relaxing*
*that is, as long as I keep the project simple :)
Knit on Mamas!!
Sadie
Following My Bliss @allnaturalme |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jul 30 2011 : 5:42:03 PM
Way to go!!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| britchickny |
Posted - Jul 30 2011 : 5:19:14 PM
TOLD YA!!!!
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
http://www.pinkroomponderings.blogspot.com/
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| farmmilkmama |
Posted - Jul 30 2011 : 4:55:15 PM
Way to go! I just recently learned to crochet, mostly through Youtube videos. Once you get started it is so addicting! Can't wait to see pictures of what you're working on. Congrats!!
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
-Oscar Wilde
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www.thehmmmschoolingmom.blogspot.com |
| maggie14 |
Posted - Jul 30 2011 : 4:33:11 PM
Whoo hoo!! :)
hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219!
"Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away."
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| emsmommy5 |
Posted - Jul 30 2011 : 4:17:10 PM
Yeah!!! I am so glad you kept at it. It's so addictive once you figure out even the basics. I am working on a dish drainer "quilt" right now. Maybe it would be a dish drainer afghan??? Two strands of cotton yarn, it's getting quite heavy already. Got tired of making dishcloths. lol
Do what you love, love what you do. |
| prayin granny |
Posted - Jul 30 2011 : 11:41:02 AM
Hi Linda!
I am Linda too. That is just great!! I love to knit, but still am a bit of a novice. Use youtube and a great book my daughter got me to remind myself what I am doing, LOL!!
Keep it up, its fun and relaxing isn't it!
Blessings,
Linda
www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot
Country at Heart |
