Encouragement and Testimonials

Here 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!

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Name: Cathy
Subject: Just starting!!
Comment: Just before Christmas I learned I had a tumor in my neck/jaw and was told the surgery would be in Feb....then tests..surgery date was moved up. Since I knew I was going to have some "down time" coming I bought a bunch of books, some yarn and needles..Now I'm knitting! My kitten & puppy have turned 2 sweater attempts into cat scarves and my test patches make my husband tease that "those sweaters are too small". But now I have a hoody pattern & new bag to hide my "stuff" from the terrors in and I am starting in earnest. I'm surprised at how many people started with scarves & I seem to be jumping in in the middle! LOL But I love it! I've also quit smoking during this & the needles have really helped me threw it all!!

Name: Anne Marie
Subject: New Knitter at 59
Comment: I love your patterns and spend hours just browsing them. Thank you so much for all your work.

I tried knitting about 30 years ago, but had babies and felt I had no time for it. Three years ago, a friend at work was making a baby blankie, and I got curious. I looked up knitting and haven't stopped knitting since. I am constantly knitting, socks, sweaters, scarves, all of it self-taught on the internet. Anyone who wants to can learn to knit and be good at it. "Trust the Pattern", and you will succeed. Now at 62 I am still a novice, but loving every stitch.

Name: Yasmin Farhana
Subject: In love <3
Comment: Hey! I have been knitting for one year and i have to say that knitting helps me to be patient. Not to mention, i can saved up money by making my own scarfs and pencil case! :D

Name: sarah
Subject: history..
Comment: i learnt the basic knit one, purl one from my mum, when i was about 7 years old - it didnt last, as much as i wanted to learn more. my sister-in-law is inspirational and knits such fabulous jumpers and everything else, that i told myself off and picked up a set of needles! She has recently had my first nephew so i decided to knit a jumper for him - i have completed one side and am in the middle of the other - it is soo addictive, i love it -until my 7 year old picks up the needles and i have to keep stopping to help her...dont know who she reminds me off!! i am amazed at how many children and young people are on this site with their knitting stories- how fabulous and inspirational!!

Name: Susan
Subject: new knitter
Comment: I have been a crocheter for many, many years. My church is doing a mission project to knit baby sweaters so I decided to learn to knit. I found a wonderful group of women who meet each week and knit and share. Nancy taught me the basics. Upon reflection I realized I had bit off more than I could chew trying such a difficult pattern right away. I found a easier sweater to practice on. Thanks for all the encouraging words.

Name: Mrs. Mousie
Subject: new for 2010
Comment: Hi Mrs. Mousie here. I wanted to tell you all whats up for the new year. Right now I have my Starbucks drink and 2 knitted "transitioning (red) holiday (from x-mas to valentines day) tube projects I'm working on. I've just become an Aunt!! So I'm making a blanket (very first one!) for my new nephew!!Well, thats all for now.

Name: Judy
Subject: Why I took up knitting
Comment: I am a recent kidney transplant recipient and as such am discouraged from working with the potentially sick public, especially during flu season. I am retired and was looking forward to volunteer work. I took up knitting with the idea of "giving back" somehow so my first projects have been preemie hats. The hats are so darn cute and offer lots of opportunity for growth in knitting skills. I have really appreciated this site for its free patterns and encouragement. Thanks for your efforts on this.

Name: Irri
Subject: Prayer Shawls
Comment: I am 16 and have been knitting for 8 years. One of my first projects was a triangular shawl called a prayer shawl. My teacher called it this because as she knitted she said a little prayer, it didn't matter what the prayer was just anything. I started my first one then gave it to a Hospice facility to give to one of their paticients. A week later I get a card in the mail from the man they gave it to, thanking me for giving it to him, he said it was the best thing he ever got. I never thought that knitting something some simple would have such an impact on someone's life. I am so glad that their are people that keep this craft alive. Thank you all.

Name: Caitlin
Subject: Knit to IMPACT the world!
Comment: When I knit, I sometimes feel like I want to knit items to give away to others. At other times, I feel like knitting only for myself. I encourage you to impact the world with your knitting one small step at a time. There are various charities and hospitals that would love to accept your donations.

p.s. I am fifteen and only started knitting last summer. So far, I have completed 5 or 6 little projects. I enjoy knitting and hope to find a way to help others with it.

Name: Elizabeth
Subject: Don't give up
Comment: When you have reached that stage where you will leave the comfort zone of dish cloths and plain undecorated scarves just remember that sure it might not work out the first time or the fifth or possibly the tenth but sooner or later if you take your time it will work.

Name: Sue
Subject: I love knitting!
Comment: I taught myself to knit in my 30's and so sorry I never started sooner! I am fascinated by socks...especially socks made with self striping yarn! I have found that I am more likely to finish a pair of socks if I knit them both together. I knit the cuff on one, then the other...then 10 rows on one...then the other, the heel flap and turn on one, then the other, etc. This way they both get finished at the same time and they are an exact match and I have a pair of socks instead of just one! I have at least two sets of every type of DPN's! Love it!

Name: Laura
Subject: Knitting
Comment: Years ago I quit smoking by knitting!! I wound up with a scarf about thirty feet long but it helped me kick a nasty habit. I kept my knitting stuff in a brown paper bag and carried it everywhere with me. Now I am Planning to really learn in earnest and am looking up patterns. Thanks for your great site.

Name: Cassi
Subject: Funny story...
Comment: Knitting is great! Although frustrating, never give up! I'll never forget the time I knit a whole purse only to discover I had been accidentally increasing each round so I had more of a pillow-case thing. I've been knitting for two years and look forward to many more!

Name: granma
Subject: tricks of the trade
Comment: I had knitted for YEARS before a friend showed me a fast way to the knit stitch, loop the yarn in left hand. [I am right-handed]. Beginners, remember to let the needles DO THE WORK. No LIFTING the yarn around. Enjoy knitting & crocheting.

Name: Olivia
Subject: Knitting for kids
Comment: ive been kniting since i was 6 and im now 10. i love finding great patterns on knitting pattern central i encourage anybody [including my mom!] to knit its very addicting!

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