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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: B.A.P. Subject: just beginning Comment: if you can crochet you can learn to knit. try a circular needle. it will feel more like the size and weight of your hooks. Im 46 and learned to knit 5 months ago. I just finished a little seamless baby sock useing 2 circular needles. sometimes I like to knit. sometimes I like to crochet. some projects take concentration, some projects flow easily along while you chat with a friend. have more then one project going at a time so you can crochet or knit on what ever you're in the mood to work on. When I retire from my job I will run out of yarn. Name: Nicole Subject: Go Girls! Comment: I'm a new knitter at 40 at loving it! Like Debby above, I am soaking it all up like a sponge. I am teaching my daughters and their friends to knit, so I am so proud of all you teen and tween knitters out there! Try cables--they're easier than they look--and that is the fun of knitting! Name: Addana Subject: Knitters of all ages! Comment: If you are looking for a good knitting support system to compliment this one, knitpicks.com has a wonderful knitting community with many young and older knitters alike! I am on there (under another name). Name: Mrs. Mousie Subject: perfect day Comment: Hi, Mrs. Mousie here! Wow! It almost hit 100 degrees today here in Palo Alto!! But never the less, I'm happy- I'm knitting a scarf and enjoying that famous Arnold Palmer (ice tea & lemon aid) and listening to some music and yes, reading this Encouragements & testimonials page!! I also am knitting squares on the go. Squares are so easy to knit, (expectedly when you want to knit,but don't really know WHAT to knit!!) They can be made into almost anything! Advice for this summer: KEEP COOL AND OF COURSE KEEP THAT WONDERFUL CRAFT (KNITTING) ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!! Name: Brenda Subject: knitting socks Comment: I can't say that circulars are the way to go unless you have too much difficulty with dpn's. I knit socks all the time especially during the summer when it is too hot to knit anything else. I use only dpn's and love them. They did take some getting used to though and even with circulars you would have to switch to dpn's for the toes. I promise you though once you master socks you will becom addicted to them. Name: Mari Subject: 14 yo knitting Comment: Hi there. Yo stands for "year old", not yarn over! I am fourteen years old (just in case you still couldn't figure it out). I knitted my first scarf when I was about 8 or 9. I have knitted three sweaters so far. The first one was intended for me, but ended up a little too big for my dad. The second one has very wide sleeves, and i do not wear it a lot. The third one is a baby sweater (it came out fine) and is actually being worn! I really like this site, except for the fact that most of the measurements are Imperial (American). One of my favorite knitting sites is Knitty. They have some really wierd and original patterns there, and a nice search engine. My next aspirational project (in other words a project I want to do) is to knit socks. I can already knit on DPNs. I live in South Africa, and short circular needles are not available in thick sizes. Name: knittergirl Subject: I love knitting!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Comment: It seems like all us 13 year old girls are knitting! I wish we lived close, so we could have a club! keep knitting!!!!!!!!!!!! Name: pretty-flower345 Subject: 13 year old knitter Comment: heya people! i am 13, and i love to knit! i have been knitting from when i was 8, and this website it totally fantastic for all of my patterns, as i am making a patchwork blanket using these fantastic patterns! keep on knitting! xx Name: Eleanor Subject: knitting socks Comment: i am 56 years old and have knit for along time. but never tried socks. from what i read circular needles are the way to go. i really enjoy this site, great encouragment,and ideas. free patterns are awesome. just not enough time in the day. i find it very relaxing. just love to read new patterns. everyone keep knitting and enjoy. thankyou. Name: Rachel Subject: Courage to Knit? Comment: Hi there! I'm a 16-year-old knitter wondering if I'll ever have the guts to take on a big project! I guess anything is possible...with God's help. ;) By the way, there are a bunch of awesome patterns for fingerless gloves/gauntlets, if you're interested. Name: Debby Subject: New Knitter Comment: I'm a new knitter at age 58 and can't believe I waited this long to learn. I'm loving it and trying to be patient and staying within my "beginner" range so I don't frustrate myself. It's hard though because I want to "do it all" and "do it now". I have soooooo much to learn and I'm soaking it up like a sponge. Name: Betsy Subject: Circular needle socks Comment: I've just begun knitting socks with circular needles. I stopped knitting socks several years ago because I didn't like messing with all the needles. Someone recently gave me a pattern for knitting socks with 2 circular needles. One hangs out of the way while you're using the other needle. They are SO easy. I had a finished pair on my dresser to put away for a Christmas present when a guest from Japan saw them. She couldn't believe I knitted them in less than a week. (I also have a full-time job). Of course I gave them to her. Go for the circular needles fellow knitters, you'll love them! Name: Muriel Conwell Subject: knitting hints Comment: I grew up in England and learned to knit when I was four (in a family of great knitters). During WW11 I knitted scarves and hats for soldiers. I still love knitting -everything from scarves to lace, I just found this web site and am delighted to find great ideas and hints that I didn't know about. Keep up the good work. MMC I have bookmarked this site. Name: Rose M Subject: Knitting Ponchos Comment: For all the girls, i find knitting interesting even though sometimes slow but once you complete what you are knitting its wow. I recently started off knitting ponchos did one for my 2yrs old girl then for the 10yrs old and surprisingly i have been getting serious orders, and I am slowly earning a living Name: esin Subject: sweden Comment: Hello Esin from Sweden Stockholm. I started crochet when I was five and made a table cloth when I was six. Now I am 25 and going to make my first sweater. Believe me its a challenge and dont know when to finish...if I ewer will?..hope so.. And its so sad that some people still seeing stitching as an oldie thing. You girls in this site!! Good luck, you are all so cool and it warms my heart. Lowes.. Select a Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Next >> Share your own experiences by filling in the form below... |
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