All over blogland and instagram my pals seem to be whipping up hats and socks and all sorts of fancy business whilst I can't even cast on (get me and the lingo). I probably need another expensive hobby like a hole in the head, wool really makes me itch, and hats give me bad hair, but I still wish I could.
I tried once, the stitches got tighter and tighter until there was no way the needles were going to be set free without scissors.
One of the girls got this as a present a couple of birthdays ago - it has sat, looking scary for too long. I am thinking I might borrow it, just to see...
But for now, and for those, like me who are not all that with the big needles, here are a few things I have spotted recently...
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| Lindsey's super cute bear, in a Liberty skirt! |
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| Fancy a cuppa? |
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| Don't mind if I do! |
I can't knit either. Tension issues, dropped stitches. You name it if it's wrong I do it. That said I won a ball of that frilly scarf wool and managed to knit a scarf - it wasn't like proper knitting. Gave it to a friend as a present and she loves it. And yeah you needed big needles. Now I just need someone to knit me some fingerless mittens because it's so cold in our office.
ReplyDeleteKnitting is the very best, I know you can do it. I would be happy to assist if you need help. I have knit since I was 5 years old.
ReplyDeleteI can't knit for S**t either and don't think I have the patience to learn.
ReplyDeleteI can't knit to save myself. And I'm allergic to wool, so I have no inclination to try again, I just make my mum knit me things in cotton if I want them ;o)
ReplyDeleteI love knitting, and sure you can learn to do it. I can't wear a lot of wool next to my skin ( but that includes a lot of fabric as well) but modern technology has come up with all sorts of improved 'wool' especially the superwash sort that can be machine washed (which is a big bonus). With your flare for colours and design you could have so much fun.
ReplyDeleteI can knit, but VERY slowly so have never made anything bigger than a scarf. One day I would love to knit a jumper.
ReplyDeleteI can't knit, but i haven't tried for years, it all seems a bit complicated to me!
ReplyDeleteI certainly can't, although I learnt to crochet a little a few months ago. Love that bear!
ReplyDeleteI can knit, but overdosing on jumpers for the nephews and nieces one Christmas gave me a thumb injury, and so I started quilting. Not knit anything since!
ReplyDeleteI can knit - my Nana taught me when I was little - but only the basic knit & purl stitches. I did managed to teach myself how to knit socks back when I started blogging, but haven't done any for ages. Happy to help if you want some (very basic) advice!
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Don't beat yourself up. You don't have to be able to do everything!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting my bear...that certainly gave a boost to my viewings :)
ReplyDeleteYou will be able to knit, the key is to handle the yarn lightly then it won't become tight around the needle. I can't wear wool next to my skin either but I do love to see hand knitted things especially as there are such great yarns on the market. Have a go with that little kit....you can do it!
I can't knit for toffee! My "skills" sound similar to yours ;) I'd love to be ale to knit but I'll make do with crochet for now :)
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, no he of knitting, and even crochet is a struggle and can only manage while talking myself though it!
ReplyDeleteNo *hope* of knitting
DeleteI teach knitting (just had my knitwit kids today). I'll gladly give you a lesson if/when I get to meet you in person!
ReplyDeleteI could show you!
ReplyDeleteI can't knit for s**t! You are in good company.
ReplyDeleteWhat a challenge. Who needs to know knitting if she can make quilts?
ReplyDeleteI could have written this post as I feel exactly the same way. Having said that, I am not far off finishing an infinity scarf - it think it helps if you buy expensive wool as you have to try harder...and I could have made a quilt for the cost of the yarn! Good luck - I'm sure you can do it :)
ReplyDeleteI learnt to crochet, knit & purl when I was a wee jot but I have never been able to master reading a pattern in either language.
ReplyDeleteI did manage a very simple sweater for my son when he was 2. He got to wear it when he was 5!!! LOL I only managed that because I had a daily 4 hour commute with a bunch of really good knitters.
Now I knit scarves for the homeless in all plain or all purl.
My mother & sisters (bar one) all knit or crochet beautifully! I feel like a SQIB!!! LOL
You could go have lessons at Yarntastic (close to Eclectic Maker) :)
Cheers
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Good luck with it - I decided when I was pregnant that I simply had to learn to knit. So far I've managed a few hats and a jumper!
ReplyDeleteI found it so calming... I can't wait to get back to it. Go on give it a try again
ReplyDeleteI can knit but really can't be bothered! My mum knits so the kids already have a wardrobe full of jumpers and cardies that they won't wear!
ReplyDeleteI can knit. My Grandmas taught me when I was little. It's probably the craft I saw family members participate most in. However, I can only do very basic knit and purl and have the uncanny knack of increasing stitches? It's way to slow for me. Give me a machine so I can finish something quickly!
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