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        Interested in crochet? Visit our sister site: Crochet Pattern Central | Encouragement and TestimonialsHere you can read or submit your own humorous stories and bits of encouragement, whether they be nostalgic, mirthful, or thought-provoking. Any memorable, true-life knitting story qualifies, so sit back and relax to read--or submit! Name: Emily Subject: Dreams... Comment: I started knitting in July this year after a couple of previous failed attempts over the last 15 years...and now I am completely addicted! I even have dreams about knitting and wake up disappointed that I haven't actually made any more progress during the night on whatever project I'm experimenting with. So if like me you've had trouble learning to knit in the past, don't worry, when the time is right it'll come :o) Name: katherine Subject: Happiness Comment: Knitting makes me happy. Plain and simple. Its the most stress-free hobby i have. Completely eases the tensions of the day and by the end of it you have something that you have created with your own two hands and nothing is more pleasing. Not to mention the compliments you receive. Name: Roxanne Subject: Congrats Comment: Kate quitting smoking is a very difficult task. Im proud of you... and happy to know that knitting has played a part in your success. Keep up the good work. A new school year has started and my knitters will be joining me soon. About 10 new children interested in trying. I CANT WAIT Name: Josephine Subject: gloves Comment: I've just started my christmas rounds now (yes, I know that it's way to early!!!) because this year I'm doing gloves for everyone! It's great fun, but really irritating (I've got to do about ten pairs, I think, I'm not counting!) and I've stopped school work, which really isn't a good idea, as I'm in the upper VI (year 13!) Name: Lisa Subject: Addicted Comment: I think that I am addicted to knitting.... I do it everyday and when I'm not it's all i think about... not to good when your trying to work... I want to stop but it's just so darn fun. Name: Mrs. Mousie Subject: 2 more socks Comment: Hi I'm at a friends house today. I'm injoying some green tea from jambajuice and yes injoying my "holiday tube" projects. I have 3 "holiday tube" projects I'm working on!! I love these so much!! They are so portible-I can acluy fit 2 into a sandwich bag into my pocket!! Like others say, knitting is relaxing and gives me something to do!! I LOVE knitting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Name: Mrs. Mousie Subject: relaxing before bed Comment: Hi, I love posting comments in here, I love to read what I wrote as well as reading others comments. Tonight's: I'm on my computer on this site, enjoying knitting my "holiday-tube" project,I'm not sure if I'm going to make a sock out of my "tube" or a purse of some kind. Yet, while I "work" on my "tube" project, I'm enjoying some hot chocolet, perfect way to end the night don't you think?? Name: chirstine Subject: cool Comment: I've been knitting since I became pregnant with my son 14 years ago. I would often hide my needles and yarn when we had friends over, for fear that they would make fun of me for having "an old lady" hobby! Since then I have knitted tons of baby items and given them to these same friends as shower gifts over the years and enjoyed the praise I get in return (I love that non-knitters don't see all the mistakes that you can see from across the room!) I now belong to a knitting group that tries to meet once a week, and am getting ready to donate a big bag on items for our church fair. So if you haven't picked up a pair of needles yet, give it a try, I promise you'll love it, and you're friends will be lining up for you to teach them how to knit too!! Name: Lesley Subject: Knitting ... It's never too late! Comment: I have been crocheting since I was a teenager and made some very nice clothing, like sweaters and a skirt. But I always wanted to learn how to knit. When I turned 50 a couple years ago, I took a deep breath and taught myself how to knit using instructional sites on the Internet. It took me a couple of tries ... For some reason, the hardest thing for me was trying to learn how to cast on! LOL :)) Now a couple years - and dropped stitches - later, I have made some shrugs, fingerless gloves, and two baby sweaters with patterns from this wonderful web site! It's never too late! Just have fun and believe in yourself! (Oh, and about those dropped stitches ... Everyone makes them, and there are lots of places on-line to find out how to rescue your knitting!) Name: Mrs. Mousie Subject: socks '09 Comment: Hi everyone!! I'm still going strong!!(started knitting in 2002 and still knitting 2009 now!) My lated "theme" socks! I love them I can put them in my purse there so portible, and those pesky holidays are aproching again so I'm back with my "holiday theripy knitting" -found a preaty "fall" colored yarn and working with that,and enjoying some apple citer as I work. for those who get stressed on the holdays please consiter this (working with "holiday" colored yarn and injoy your favorte holiday drink while kniting) Name: Kate Subject: quitting knitting! Comment: My mum taught me to knit along time ago when i was little and i did it alittle but i turned into a teenager and decided that boys were much more interesting! just recently ive quit smoking and was crazy not doing anything with my hands while i watch tv or were on the train! i decided to start knitting again and now i am selling my little projects and i have also knitted my whole entire family! im saving and making money now from not smoking! yayy! Name: morgie Subject: the crazy knitter Comment: I learned to knit when I was 10, now I am 13 and going strong. I have made cupcakes, birthday cakes, peaches, sandwiches, flowers, mugs, flower pots, scarves, jugs, monsters, bunnies, pigs, hats, fake casts, bookmarks, and soooooo many more things, and I am only in 7th grade. If you think you can't learn to knit, Your wrong. stay knitting, morgie :] Name: Jacqueline Subject: Knitting Comment: I am 15 and I have been knitting for almost a year now. My first project was a rectangular shawl. I was so proud when I finished it (after almost two months, nevertheless!), and now I knit every single day. I love what I do, and I love seeing my mom's face light up when I present her with yet another pair of handknit socks. :) I guess what I'm trying to say is, don't be afraid to try new things. We are knitters, and we are proud of what we do. Name: George Subject: knitting Comment: Years ago, at about age 9 I asked my mother to teach me to knit. Well, that didn't last long. Now, much later, I decided to get into it- obviously it takes me a while to make up my mind. Having started about two months ago, I now have almost three and a half scarfs completed. Sorry I didn't get back sooner. I'm now 76 and enjoying it. Name: Dawn Subject: Learning to knit Comment: In 1943, when I was about 11 years old, The girl, aged 16, next door and confined to a wheel chair would sit on the other side of a chain link fence and knit and watch my brothers and I play in the front yard. She asked me if I wanted to learn to knit, and I jumped at the chance. She taught me to knit. My first project, was a pair of argyile socks. One ended up about 2 inches longer in the foot than the other. I gave them to my father, and he always wore them. (he may have changed to something more comfortable when he got out the door, but he always wore them. Because of the attitude of my father and the patience of this sweet girl, I learned to knit. I have been happily knitting ever since. Select a Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Next >> Share your own experiences by filling in the form below... |
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