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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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 Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 11:13:24 AM
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I've looked at knitty.com quite a bit, but some of the stuff, ok, well, most of the stuff, is still too advanced for me. I'm working on my technique, and I get a little buffaloed by patterns.
However, I haven't really found a site, besides knitty, that has pretty cool things, that aren't too "old fashioned".
"She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian. |
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Carolinagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
486 Posts
Kim
Rutherfordton
NC
USA
486 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 12:09:28 PM
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The first one I was going to mention was knitty! There are some basic patterns there- they're just hidden in all the fancy stuff. If you see something you like, go in and look at the pattern... it may not be as difficult as you expect.
Try www.magknits.com There is a variety of skill levels there, along with some decent stuff to knit (not too trendy and not too traditional). I'm working on the sweater called Stargazer from Magknits (check out the pattern archives).
Another of my fav sites for ideas and patterns is www.craftster.org/forums - if that link is wrong, just go to www.craftster.org and then click on the forums. If you scroll down, you'll see a forum for knitting- loads of things on there. Most of the craftster people design things and put the patterns on the site for free... if any of the things listed sound interesting, click on them and see if the person has a pattern. Most of them will say "tutorial" or "pattern" in the subject line. Check out the knitalong part of the forum as well, lots of times there are patterns listed with those.
Good luck and have fun!
Kim in NC
PS- Most of the time, figuring out knitting is just about going step by step and not trying to do anything ahead of where you are. If you try something advanced and get to a problem, you can post to a place like crafster or www.knittersreview.com and they can walk you through your problems. |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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jo Thompson
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jo
the mountainside of the Chugach
in Alaska
USA
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nashbabe
True Blue Farmgirl
687 Posts
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Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 4:48:11 PM
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Here's a couple...
Patonsyarns.com
I like masondixonknitting.com, too.
Crunchy crafty goodness and psychoses...;-)http://nashbabe.blogspot.com |
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
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Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 7:31:09 PM
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I love Bev's Country Cottage. She has some great patterns and great links.
What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger! |
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Kansas Girl
Farmgirl at Heart
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Bonnie
Ottawa
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 9:13:20 PM
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Hi All,
I am a passionate knitter and weaver too. I am fortunate as well in that I raise alpacas, which of course provides me with an enormous stash of yarn for myself and my little farm shop too! For a great knitting site, full of patterns and great tips, try Interweave Press' www.knittingdaily.com. I've found some very helpful knitting helps there, plus the editor has a great sense of humor.
Bonnie
Producing natural alpaca fiber on a gorgeous farm in Kansas. |
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Carolinagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
486 Posts
Kim
Rutherfordton
NC
USA
486 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2007 : 05:01:08 AM
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I thought of another one. One of my fav pattern designers has free patterns on her site- www.glampyreknits.com Scroll down and you'll see a freebie link. All of hers are knit in the round, thus making the seaming virtually non-existent. It's a great way to knit, especially for someone like me who's not keen on seaming.
Kim in NC |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2007 : 09:18:19 AM
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This is GREAT! Thanks you all--
Now, if I can get some patterns printed off before we go on vacation this weekend, I'll be in business!
"She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian. |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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