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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
1308 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 10:38:51 AM
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Knitting-yes! I can remember when they said Grandma's skills were a dying art but boy were they mistaken! I taught my son & daughter how to knit. My daughter still does it but my son won't admit that he ever picked up needles-doesn't think it is macho enough!!!
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. |
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jclambert
True Blue Farmgirl
149 Posts
Judy
Stringtown
Oklahoma
USA
149 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 12:24:31 PM
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I love to knit but I'm self taught and not really great at it. As long as I keep it simple it works out and I have fun, which is the important thing for me. Thank goodness for patterns that look complicated but are really easy. My favorite things to make are baby blankets and scarfs and I'm working on the wrap that was in the MJF magazine a couple of months ago.
Judy
*Love one another* |
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
940 Posts
T
MI
940 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2010 : 08:13:31 AM
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Hey all you Sock Mavens out there...I just got this great new book last night. It's called "Socks a la Carte". It's a flip book! Remember those books we had as kids...well some of us...LOL Anyway, the kind with the pages split into three... I remember dolls, monsters, animals. You could change the pic by change each of the pages. Same idea. There's a cuff, body, and foot of the sock in the split pages with instructions for each "set" (17 cuffs, 20 bodies, 18 feet) in the beginning of the book. Then at the very back there is a gallary of 20 different socks in a variety of Tofutsies colors.
Some of you may have this book already. The coolest thing? I got it in the used section of my bookstore for only 8$ (orig $23).
Lucky for me I have a huge tote bag with sock yarn just waiting to be stitched!!! |
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bdhughes77
True Blue Farmgirl
126 Posts
Debbie
Menomonie
WI
USA
126 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2010 : 5:05:04 PM
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Has anyone tried knitting two socks at once on circular needles. I tried reading through a book about it but it really looks confusing!
Debbie
Count your blessings! |
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KathyC
True Blue Farmgirl
583 Posts
Kathy
Gastonia
NC
USA
583 Posts |
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cjeanjellybean
True Blue Farmgirl
71 Posts
Cassie Jean
Plant City
FL
USA
71 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2010 : 6:54:15 PM
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I am fairly good at crochet, but have not been able to get the hang of knitting. I tried a kit once, but it used those looped together needles & it was very awkward. Does anyone have a suggestion for a website or book with really nice basic instructions? I'd like to teach my daughters, but I have to learn it first! You all seem very excited about knitting..crochet is a little limiting at times, & doesn't carry the smoothness of many knitted items. Ther are some really precious knitted toys out there! (I've got four little ones...) |
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bdhughes77
True Blue Farmgirl
126 Posts
Debbie
Menomonie
WI
USA
126 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2010 : 2:18:27 PM
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Instead of investing in a pricey book right off you could just try buying a knitting magazine off the rack. Knit Simple is pretty good...there are basic knitting instructions in the back of every issue and they usually show hand positions. Just a few tips...practice your casting on for a while until you get used to it and like the way it looks on the needle. Relax...I can't stress that enough. Relax when you cast on so your casts are not so tight that you get frustrated just trying to get them from one needle to the other. Also, when you start knitting again RELAX!!! You don't have to pull every stitch tight...just knit away and soon you will develop a rhythm and your stitches will be smooth and even. And lastly, remember that knitting is a hand craft...it will never be perfect...some stitches will be looser and some will be tighter but that it the charm of hand knitting. If you want it to look perfect you may as well buy a machine knit garment at a store. I'm by no means an expert knitter but I can make respectable socks, mittens, scarves and simple sweaters. If you need some help along the line just drop me a line and I'll be happy to see what I can do. I subscribe to this section so I'll be notified by e-mail whenever a new post is added. Good luck!! Debbie
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hikerchic
Farmgirl in Training
32 Posts
Stacey
ravenna
oh
USA
32 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2010 : 06:59:18 AM
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| Oh I love seeing all the knitters here! I just started back to college so it will be small projects for me for a while, mittens, scarves, socks. I think the only thing as relaxing as knitting for me is hiking. Combine the to and it's bliss! |
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2010 : 6:36:19 PM
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| 25 yrs ago I did a ladys hair every Sat in my salon. She would set under the dryer and her needles would fly. I didnt know at the time one project was a wedding gift for me. It was a beautiful afghan I still have. I think of her when I use it to wrap up in on the couch, in the winter' while I knit. She always said I could and I didnt believe her. I think she'd be proud of me knitting now although I am not in her class. |
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urban chickie
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Catherine
Niles
IL
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2010 : 08:56:11 AM
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I taught myself to knit a few years ago when I suddenly was out of work...and I love it! I adore socks and lace but seem to never have enough time to do what I want. I don't know anyone around here who knits or does any of the crafts I like to do...thank goodness for online crafting buddies!
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
mary jo
michigan
673 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 06:34:23 AM
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hey i guess i'm a little late in finding you-but i knit as well i just love it. i have been trying to teach myself to make socks but with little success. i will my starting another bag here soon-i love felted totes. if anyone knows some good sock suggestions let me know
whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
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bdhughes77
True Blue Farmgirl
126 Posts
Debbie
Menomonie
WI
USA
126 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 08:40:25 AM
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Mary Jo, I've made quite a few pair of socks...what are you having trouble with?
Debbie
Count your blessings! |
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
mary jo
michigan
673 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 11:46:24 AM
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do you mean what am i not having trouble with??? i have tried 2 socks on one really long needle- 1 on 2 needles and one on double points- i taught myself how to knit and so i am trying on my own to make socks. maybe i'm just not patient enough or maybe i just need to practice more. i guess i'm just having trouble all together!!
whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
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bdhughes77
True Blue Farmgirl
126 Posts
Debbie
Menomonie
WI
USA
126 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 4:06:16 PM
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I have a really good pattern that I've used many times I could e-mail to you if you would like...it's for five double pointed needles which sounds daunting but after the first few rows it's really easy. Debbie
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
mary jo
michigan
673 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2010 : 07:29:20 AM
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sure i would be willing to try it- maybe i will finally get it in my thick head. i heard that once your make one it isn't as hard the next time
whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
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bdhughes77
True Blue Farmgirl
126 Posts
Debbie
Menomonie
WI
USA
126 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2010 : 1:21:45 PM
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OK, I'll scan it in tomorrow and send it your way. It's true after you get the first one done and you can see how it all fits together it does get a lot easier. Debbie
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grammagoose
Farmgirl in Training
35 Posts
sandy
exeter
rhode island
USA
35 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 07:02:28 AM
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I have been knitting for a year and beyond basic I,m never sure. I will be knitting a childs hat on double pointed neddles- a first! I belong to a knitting group that makes all things possible. Many libraries have these groups for free which might be helpful.
Blessings,
Grammagoose |
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
mary jo
michigan
673 Posts |
Posted - Apr 11 2010 : 5:52:01 PM
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thank you for the pattern i'll try it and see what happens. thanks for offer of help too i just might take you up on it-to bad you don't live closer
whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
1308 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2010 : 08:36:42 AM
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OOOOH I would love to have an easy sock pattern! Can I get it tooo?????? Please please please! I to have been sock challenged. I can do mittens so I know I should be able to do socks but just haven't been brave enough to try them. Help!
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. |
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chick-chick
True Blue Farmgirl
322 Posts
Liz
New Britain
CT
USA
322 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2010 : 3:13:00 PM
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Let me ask you ladies a question, do you have to use the double pointed needles to make socks? Just looking at them gives me a
feeling of UGH!, I thought I was doing pretty good when I started knitting on circular needles for a bag, but five needles
with all those points? UGH!! I've been knitting for a couple of years, simple stuff but now I think I want to try socks
Do you think I'm ready? lol
Liz |
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
1534 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2010 : 4:31:06 PM
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Socks really aren't that hard and double points just look complex they aren't any harder than any other kind of needle. Just remember not to slide the sts off the back end and you'll do fine. I know there is a technique of knitting them with two super long circular needles but I've never tried it.
Blessings, Sheri
"Work is Love made visible" -Kahlil Gibran |
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Jens Farm
Farmgirl at Heart
8 Posts
Jenny
Grand Marais
MN
USA
8 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 6:38:25 PM
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I knit also!! I agree with Liz, socks look really scarry!! But the pattern yarn looks so tempting...I'm working on my first sweater for my youngest son. A simple pattern so far. I do all my kniting while I'm on the internet, we have dial-up and sometimes it takes forever to download pages...so I knit...a lot.
Hats off to all our Knitters!!!!
Jenny
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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
1308 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 08:28:01 AM
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I knit too! It is soooooo addicting. I am going to try socks this year!
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. |
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Catherine
True Blue Farmgirl
166 Posts
Catherine Ann
Temple
TX
USA
166 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 10:13:33 AM
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I enjoy knitting ... I'm just not very good at it LOL!
I mostly make quick things like dishcloths :) . My daughter keeps telling me if I can make a dishcloth that I can move up a bit and make a bag or something. Of course she taught herself to knit and crochet and makes both of them look sooo simple. she's 12!
http://lovelivingsimply.blogspot.com/
Judge each day not by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant. ~Robert Louis Stevenson
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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
1308 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 10:18:05 AM
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I have done mittens & such but just haven't taken the time to do a pair of socks yet! Maybe this year!
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. |
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Gathered Up: any other knitters out there? |
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any other knitters out there?
