Knitters Club!

[CarolinaHen]

That is gorgeous!

 

[Xiao Casa]

Thank you! It was easy to knit too, except for the one time I made a mistake and found that sequined yarn is REALLY hard to unravel. Glitzy, but a real pain in the neck if you make a mistake.

 

[Sarevan]

I am getting into knitting after a very long time. I have been practicing my stitches to get the tension and hang of it down by making arm warmers. Just tubes after sewn together on sides after I get to the right length. So far made a few pairs for my Sister and I.

I was a beginner so back to being a beginner again. I found a couple bags of yarn mixed colors and fibers at Goodwill to practice with, besides the arm warmers I have made a shawl nothing fancy just one stitch throughout besides learning the finishing, adding yarn. Good practice so it isn't all wonky.

I was drooling at Michaels and our new Hobby Lobby at all the different types of yarns now available. Alpaca, wools galore, chunky, cottons, superbulky, merino, angora, silk and bamboo?! It is a big step from last time I bought any yarns. Good thing I was there just to get needles, I don't think I could have decided on what yarns to buy.

I had to buy a book to help me and can't wait to try some of those patterns that look so amazing! I knit a bit everyday trying different stitches, I want to improve enough to be able to make something for gifts that won't embarass me.

 

[Xiao Casa]

That is pretty close to how I leaned. I've actually only been knitting for two years, but I may end up stopping soon as I will not have much time to knit these next few years.

 

[hxgumdrop]

@Xiao Casa that scarf is beautiful, I love the sequinned yarn but you are right it is a real pain to undo! How come you may not have much time to knit soon?
@Sarevan I found watching youtube how to videos really helpful, sometimes the book pictures are hard to follow but good luck sounds like youv really fallen back in love with knitting
Iv been knitting for nearly 5 years know and it really helps me keep my mind of feeling unwell! I have a few projects on the go at the moment with christmas coming up its all go!! Here is the nearly finished two front panels for a child's cardie

 

[Xiao Casa]

Nice Cardigan, I love the purple. Actually, I think that I've changed my mind about not knitting -- I thought that because I'm going to college soon I will not have much time to knit, but now I think that if I am careful about how I manage my time, I will still be able to.

Thanks! I wore that scarf to church, and someone there liked it so much that she's paying me to make one for her and one for her sister... I said I wanted to sell my knitting someday, I guess I just didn't expect to be able to this soon! I'm using a purple yarn with metallic thread, no sequins this time. The picture is of the yarn line, though not the colorway as I cannot seem to take a picture of it that shows it's true colors, nor can I find one on the internet that does. It's a little thick for even this type of lace, but I'm making it work. I'll post a picture when I finish.

 

[hxgumdrop]

What will you be doing in college? I'm sure you will manage to balance the two, even if its just once a week while you watch a film. That's lovely! It's so nice when others appropriate your hard work. Would a slightly larger needle not help?
I'm working on the sleeves to the cardie today. Going to work them at the same time in the hope they turn out exactly the same length as I had a few problems with the front panels not matching. Turns out I'm no good at measuring!

 

[Xiao Casa]

I will be studying Special Education. I love teaching and special needs appeals to me, I love the one-on-one interaction and creative methods that Special Ed teachers get to use!

You're absolutely right about the larger needles, but I didn't think of that until I had already knit a good bit, so if I changed needles halfway through then the second half will not match the first half. I don't have time to rip back a good three feet, since the scarf must be completed by November 8th so it will be on time for her sister's birthday!

I did manage to take a good picture now -- my mom's iPhone has one of those fancy cameras that captures everything well, so now you can see what it really looks like:


I took this in the evening against a dark background, so it's difficult to see the lace patterning.

And the yarn up close:

 

[CarolinaHen]

I will be studying Special Education. I love teaching and special needs appeals to me, I love the one-on-one interaction and creative methods that Special Ed teachers get to use! You're absolutely right about the larger needles, but I didn't think of that until I had already knit a good bit, so if I changed needles halfway through then the second half will not match the first half. I don't have time to rip back a good three feet, since the scarf must be completed by November 8th so it will be on time for her sister's birthday! I did manage to take a good picture now -- my mom's iPhone has one of those fancy cameras that captures everything well, so now you can see what it really looks like: I took this in the evening against a dark background, so it's difficult to see the lace patterning. And the yarn up close:

I've been teaching special education for 22 years. It is definitely a calling. Teach your students to knit and you will be giving them a skill that they will use for many reasons. I teach mine to knit using wooden chop sticks. Often, when they are having a difficult day I will see a student go to the basket where I keep the knitting supplies, grab a pair of chopsticks and go sit and knit.

 

[Xiao Casa]

I've been teaching special education for 22 years. It is definitely a calling. Teach your students to knit and you will be giving them a skill that they will use for many reasons. I teach mine to knit using wooden chop sticks. Often, when they are having a difficult day I will see a student go to the basket where I keep the knitting supplies, grab a pair of chopsticks and go sit and knit.

That's awesome that you teach them to knit! I can really see why it would work, knitting is very relaxing and soothing, and the possibilities for creativity are endless. I was recently amazed to get a glimpse of how much goes on in the minds of kids with Down's Syndrome, for instance. It is often difficult for them to express themselves, but the boy I am thinking of was a wonder at the piano. I bet a lot of them would create all sorts of amazing things if taught to knit.