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!

Saturday, August 02, 2008Name: Sarah

Subject: dont let any one bring you down

Comment: if your a young knitter like me (im only 11) and your friends at school tell you that knitters are only for grandmas, well there wrong. If you love knitting like me, then dont let anyone stop you. knitting is awsome, so go ahead and knit.:)

Monday, July 28, 2008Name: Weejunie

Subject: Soothing Knitting

Comment: I find knitting just so soothing, it make the rest of the world go away, also it stops me eating!!!! ;0)

Sunday, July 27, 2008Name: sue wright

Subject: learning

Comment: hello every one i have loved some of the advise you all give. and as the saying gos you are never to old to learn. i have managed to knit 4 jackets for my 2 year old grandaughter just by learning on line it has been slow but to complete 4 items with know one showing me wow am i happy i just love to knit i am 61 and just learnt as my mum never did any thing like knitting so i love the computer which i learn from keep knitting sue

Sunday, June 29, 2008Name: 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.

Saturday, June 21, 2008Name: 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!

Monday, June 16, 2008Name: 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).

Monday, June 09, 2008Name: 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!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monday, June 09, 2008Name: 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.

Thursday, June 05, 2008Name: 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.

Sunday, June 01, 2008Name: 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!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saturday, May 31, 2008Name: 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

Wednesday, May 21, 2008Name: 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.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008Name: 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.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008Name: 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.

Saturday, May 17, 2008Name: 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!

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