I LOVE to knit

Canada
October 3, 2011 3:28pm CST
Over the years I've knitted lots of scarves. During the last 5 years I branched out and started knitting sweaters, socks, mittens and lots of other things. I love the challenge of knitting and it's relaxing. Anyone out there love knitting as much as I do???
4 responses
peavey
@peavey (16936)
• United States
3 Oct 11
I love to knit, too, and I'm glad someone else does here! I learned to knit from a German lady who was my Dad's boss's wife, when I was a young teenager. After she taught me the basics, I got a book and learned to read patterns. I think I've made at least one of almost anything to be knitted over the years. Sweaters, socks, hats, mittens, gloves, jackets, hoodies, stuffed animals, doilies, dishcloths... Anyway, I see you're new here. I'm glad to meet you! Maybe we can talk about knitting!
peavey
@peavey (16936)
• United States
3 Oct 11
myLot can eat up a lot of time, that's for sure! I don't crochet, either. I've tried, but just don't have the patience to learn it. As far as patterns go, the more you work with them, the easier it gets, just like everything else, I guess. What are you knitting right now?
knittingpro
@knittingpro (289)
• Canada
4 Oct 11
I work full time so I can only get on here on my days off or after work. Right now I am teaching myself to knit a cable. It is very tricky. I have done one, a small one. I'm practicing now on make a larger one. I am hoping to get the knack of it so I can maybe knit a childs sweater. Then make one for myself.
knittingpro
@knittingpro (289)
• Canada
3 Oct 11
Thanks paevey. I can see why Mylot is fun. Time consuming too lol. I've tried to crochet but I'm not good at it. I do keep trying though. Dish cloths are fun. I started with those. I'm not good at reading patterns but I keep trying. The tutorials really help!
stary1
@stary1 (6612)
• United States
3 Oct 11
I admire you..I simply do not have the patience to knit or sew..and see no way it could be relaxing. LOL it looks frustrating to me But as I said...I admire those who have the patience
knittingpro
@knittingpro (289)
• Canada
3 Oct 11
I learned from watching tutorials online. I envied friends who could knit. With the tutorials and their help I've fallen in love with creating new things!
stary1
@stary1 (6612)
• United States
3 Oct 11
Wow that's pretty terrific..my Mom wanted to teach me but I didn't want to learn. What a great way for you to learn
knittingpro
@knittingpro (289)
• Canada
4 Oct 11
What a better time to learn with winter just around the corner. The tutorials take you through any stitch you are learning. I didn't have anyone to teach me but I've always did the basic knit and purl over the years. It's only in the last little while that I've taken the risk and I must say I'm loving it!!!
sanofer
@sanofer (525)
• India
4 Oct 11
knitting is the best hobby for girls.if we apply some creativity in knitting we can produce many interesting designs.i love to make scarf,gloves,socks etc for babies.it gives immense pleasure and relaxation while knitting clothes for kids.
knittingpro
@knittingpro (289)
• Canada
4 Oct 11
It is great and I'm glad I've kept up the basics over the years. I have lots of patterns to knit over the winter!!
Judy890
@Judy890 (1644)
• United States
3 Oct 11
I learned to knit in 7th grade. I remember making a tiny blanket. I wonder if I still have those skills.
knittingpro
@knittingpro (289)
• Canada
4 Oct 11
I'm sure you do. I am finding I am doing patterns I've never dreamed I could do!!