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hikerchic
Farmgirl in Training
32 Posts
Stacey
ravenna
oh
USA
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 Posted - Feb 09 2010 : 07:34:22 AM
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2010 : 09:12:52 AM
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Oh yes! There are plenty of knitters here! Are you on Ravelry? If so, you can add me as a friend (camdensmom)! Welcome to MJF!
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan, wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2010 : 09:20:24 AM
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I kinda knit... as long it has geometric shapes such as square or rectangle! heeeheee heeehee
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
My etsy: Yesterday's Scraps, Tomorrow's Treasures http://www.etsy.com/shop/2TomorrowsTreasures |
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
1423 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2010 : 09:49:30 AM
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Hi Stacey!
I've been a knitter since I was old enough to sit in grandma's lap and have her help me hold the needles (I'm 55 now) - so welcome!!
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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hikerchic
Farmgirl in Training
32 Posts
Stacey
ravenna
oh
USA
32 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2010 : 10:06:29 AM
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Oh I am so excited to see knitters!
I am on ravelry as staceyknits |
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
1251 Posts |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
1874 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2010 : 10:24:34 AM
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I am a 'knitter' too. Took it up again after many years of not. I am pretty much a beginner after all these years tho. Just doing simple patterns so far!! Linda
Country at Heart |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3329 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3329 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2010 : 10:45:08 AM
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I've been knitting since the 7th grade! I seem to have to have something in my hands at all times-hence I knit, sew, embroider.....I just can't sit in front of the TV doing nothing!
You know what they say...Idle hands! 
"The best mirror is an old friend."
- George Herbert
Melody
Farmgirl #525
www.melodynotes-melodynotes.blogspot.com
www.lemonverbenasoap.etsy.com |
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fiddlegirl89
True Blue Farmgirl
232 Posts
Kayla
Dunnville
KY
USA
232 Posts |
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
940 Posts
T
MI
940 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2010 : 1:30:51 PM
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Me too!!! At least I fancy myself as one. All my projects have been small so far. I've got a pair of mittens on needles today. I should be able to get them done today and gift them tomorrow...if I pick them back up again.
Told my hubby the other day that he'd have to pick up the slack cause I was just going to stay home and knit mittens from now on. Nothing fancy...just regular old K1P1 wrist and plain knit in the round hand/thumb mittens.... Oh and that meant All the slack...money, house, kids. Maybe this relates more to my "cabin fever" post....
Yeah... I knit! |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2010 : 3:18:29 PM
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Me too. I learned when I was 7. Mostly knit socks and dishcloths for some reason..with the occasional ski mask or mittens thrown in. I usually knit some every day. fun to see so many other knitters here!
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
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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hikerchic
Farmgirl in Training
32 Posts
Stacey
ravenna
oh
USA
32 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2010 : 10:43:38 AM
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2010 : 1:14:38 PM
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I like to knit also, but I agree you can't knit during lost!!! you might miss something!!!hehehehe
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...
http://bevsdoggies.googlepages.com/ |
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Dilavendar
Farmgirl in Training
28 Posts
Di
Cortland
Ohio
USA
28 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2010 : 10:55:16 AM
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I'm a kinda sorta knitter but love doing it. Made scarves for all of my girlfriends for Christmas. They keep wearing them so I guess I did ok. I find kniting relaxing when the pattern & I can agree. My next thing I'm going to try is a felted tote bag. Hugs Di
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hikerchic
Farmgirl in Training
32 Posts
Stacey
ravenna
oh
USA
32 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2010 : 12:18:01 PM
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di if you can make scarves, you are a knitter! |
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KayB
True Blue Farmgirl
540 Posts
Kay
Del City
Oklahoma
USA
540 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2010 : 2:28:15 PM
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I try. I'm getting ready to knit a baby blanket for the new baby girl who will arrive this summer in our family (granddaughter). I've recently made some handwarmers and fingerless gloves and will be working on a poncho shortly, too. My office gets cold, so I need something to wrap up in. I just finished my first ever sweater and it looks darned good if I say so myself. I've been knitting since I was 10 - a friend taught me and we used to make headbands in school colors and sell them. I've also made some of the grandkids scarves.
KayB
Life's a dance you learn as you go |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2010 : 5:38:23 PM
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I'm a knitter, too. I love to knit. I knit mostly scarves and hats these days, it seems. I want to do a sweater again, but need to finish up my smaller projects first... Love to knit dishrags, they last forever. I also teach knitting classes. It's so calming and creative. PS: Check out the knit swap under the "Farmgirl Barter" section. I just joined here, and am so excited to get to knit something for someone and get a surprise in the mail! PS I am also on Ravelry, it is a great website!
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
Edited by - texdane on Feb 19 2010 5:39:24 PM |
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
811 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2010 : 12:43:37 PM
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I'm a knitter too. I mostly knit socks because I love the sock yarns and it's a small, portable project. Lately I've been knitting fingerless gloves.
"Let us never forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of man. When tillage begins, other art follows. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization."
Daniel Webster
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2010 : 12:46:28 PM
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I definitely knit! I mostly knit scarves, but I would love to learn how to knit other things as well.
God's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2010 : 1:03:03 PM
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Megan, if you can knit scarves, you can knit other things, too. Just start with simple patterns, and build up from there.
Nicole
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2010 : 1:22:26 PM
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Thanks for the encouragement Nicole! It's all about time with me! Once summer comes, I'll have more time to dedicate to crafty things.
God's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
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chick-chick
True Blue Farmgirl
322 Posts
Liz
New Britain
CT
USA
322 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2010 : 5:30:54 PM
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I'm one of those "kind of" knitters. I taught myself about two years ago after my sister in law tried teaching me for a couple of years prior to that She kept telling me I was doing it wrong. I think I do knit differently but the end result isn't too bad, I've made several scarves, a few aftgans, a couple of market bags and some mittins, but every thing has pretty simple stiches to it. It keeps me occupied (Until I discovered mary Janes I can't seem to pull myself away from here!!!!)
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JudyF
Farmgirl at Heart
9 Posts
Judy
Cleveland
Georgia
USA
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Posted - Mar 02 2010 : 08:07:28 AM
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Hey Farmgirl Sisters, I knit--a lot. I'm right now into socks and have just learned to do two at one time on magic loop. I've ordered a publication on how to knit one inside the other (double knitting)--has anyone ever done that? Also, next week, I'm going to take a lesson on how to spin my own yarn! I also teach a class where we spent a sememster knitting on the Knifty Knitter Looms--you should see how inventive my students are. Anxious to hear of any experiences with dk socks. JudyF
There is Peace and Grace in our little Country Place. |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 04:31:03 AM
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Hey Girls!
Don't sell yourselves short! If you "just knit scarves"...you can knit and you are a knitter!! :)
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 08:09:07 AM
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Right now I've decided to rekindle my love for loom knitting and I'm attempting to make a shoulder bag/purse. I'm not sure if it's going to turn out, though. It's a little loose, but hopefully it turns out!
God's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
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bdhughes77
True Blue Farmgirl
126 Posts
Debbie
Menomonie
WI
USA
126 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 10:33:40 AM
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I also knit and socks are my favorite. I love to wear them...it's like having a little secret..I'll explain...when I worked everyone was always in a bad mood...management, customers, wages, weather...you name it and they complained about it. It really started to wear on me towards the end so I would just wiggle my toes in my homemade socks and think about how wonderful life is at home!
Count your blessings! |
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Gathered Up: any other knitters out there? |
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any other knitters out there?
