Comments on: Spring Break Day Six http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/04/spring-break-day-six Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:30:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Pam http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/04/spring-break-day-six/comment-page-1#comment-11136 Pam Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:27:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=882#comment-11136 Knittinghelp.com is the best. Also, watch knitty gritty on diy (be sure to record it, though!) When I was just starting out, it was really fun to get cheaper Chunky yarn (Jiffy) and some size 15 needles and whip up some scarves. It's great practice and almost instant satisfaction. When you get better, though, you won't want to use the cheaper yarn because there isn't any sense in spending all that time to make something that you can get cheaper at the Walmart store. These days, I love going over to the Alpaca Yarn store over at the Farmers Market. The knitting blogs are really great, too. Thats wear I get most of my ideas and patterns. Knittinghelp.com is the best. Also, watch knitty gritty on diy (be sure to record it, though!) When I was just starting out, it was really fun to get cheaper Chunky yarn (Jiffy) and some size 15 needles and whip up some scarves. It’s great practice and almost instant satisfaction. When you get better, though, you won’t want to use the cheaper yarn because there isn’t any sense in spending all that time to make something that you can get cheaper at the Walmart store. These days, I love going over to the Alpaca Yarn store over at the Farmers Market. The knitting blogs are really great, too. Thats wear I get most of my ideas and patterns.

]]> By: Candace http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/04/spring-break-day-six/comment-page-1#comment-11137 Candace Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:54:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=882#comment-11137 I prefer bamboo needles for sure. The metal ones are for speed, and so the yarn slips off very easily.<br />The size depends alot on the size of your yarn. Bulky yarn needs bigger needles (like 13). If you use big yarn and big needles you can complete projects quickly. If you use big needles like that on finer yarns, you'll get gaps. That can be cool too, if you are looking for that effect.<br />I would invest in a good knitters' reference, it will lay out all kind of stitches, tips, lace work, projects, etc.<br />You can probably find one used.<br />I started with scarves and washcloths to learn different stitches and pattern reading. A fitted garment is a little trickier and time consuming.<br />Plus, these kind of things are quick and make nice gifts.<br />There used to be a fun show on DIY called Knitty Gritty, they use a knitty cam for a good view. We got rid of cable so I'm not sure if it's still on.<br />Welcome to the wonderful world of knitting. I prefer bamboo needles for sure. The metal ones are for speed, and so the yarn slips off very easily.
The size depends alot on the size of your yarn. Bulky yarn needs bigger needles (like 13). If you use big yarn and big needles you can complete projects quickly. If you use big needles like that on finer yarns, you’ll get gaps. That can be cool too, if you are looking for that effect.
I would invest in a good knitters’ reference, it will lay out all kind of stitches, tips, lace work, projects, etc.
You can probably find one used.
I started with scarves and washcloths to learn different stitches and pattern reading. A fitted garment is a little trickier and time consuming.
Plus, these kind of things are quick and make nice gifts.
There used to be a fun show on DIY called Knitty Gritty, they use a knitty cam for a good view. We got rid of cable so I’m not sure if it’s still on.
Welcome to the wonderful world of knitting.

]]> By: Lisa http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/04/spring-break-day-six/comment-page-1#comment-11138 Lisa Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:38:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=882#comment-11138 Check out Ravelry. It is a knitting social networking site. You can find links to free patterns, tutorials, advice on frugal knitting. (www.ravelry.com)<br /><br />Definately check thrift stores for yarn and recycling sweaters. It can be hard work, but addictive for sure. <br /><br />I have found that a US 6,7,8 works for most projects (if you invest in circulars, you can knit straight or in the round for sweaters). <br /><br />Definately check the library. Great resources there. Elizabeth Zimmermann is a huge inspiration for my knitting. Congratulations on learning to knit!!! Check out Ravelry. It is a knitting social networking site. You can find links to free patterns, tutorials, advice on frugal knitting. (www.ravelry.com)

Definately check thrift stores for yarn and recycling sweaters. It can be hard work, but addictive for sure.

I have found that a US 6,7,8 works for most projects (if you invest in circulars, you can knit straight or in the round for sweaters).

Definately check the library. Great resources there. Elizabeth Zimmermann is a huge inspiration for my knitting. Congratulations on learning to knit!!!

]]> By: Jess http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/04/spring-break-day-six/comment-page-1#comment-11139 Jess Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:09:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=882#comment-11139 knittinghelp.com also shows you how to make your own wooden needles using dowels. Much cheaper! knittinghelp.com also shows you how to make your own wooden needles using dowels. Much cheaper!

]]> By: Nico http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/04/spring-break-day-six/comment-page-1#comment-11140 Nico Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:30:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=882#comment-11140 Happy Birthday to your brother! The key lime pie sounds so yummy! Happy Birthday to your brother! The key lime pie sounds so yummy!

]]> By: BlondeMomBlog (Jamie) http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/04/spring-break-day-six/comment-page-1#comment-11141 BlondeMomBlog (Jamie) Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:16:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=882#comment-11141 LOVE the pic of you and your little brother. Happy belated birthday to him! LOVE the pic of you and your little brother. Happy belated birthday to him!

]]> By: bethn http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/04/spring-break-day-six/comment-page-1#comment-11142 bethn Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:58:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=882#comment-11142 HI Amy, I've been knitting for about a year now and I've found that the wood needles are better for me because the yarn doesn't slip off and on metal needles I was always dropping stitches. When I first started the ladies teaching me told me not to start with scarves, but to do a hat or small sweater first. Otherwise you'll only do scarves. YOu can get great patterns online and if you find a knitting group in your area borrowing good patterns from other people is a great way to start (they can help you if you have a problem) Good luck and have fun! HI Amy, I’ve been knitting for about a year now and I’ve found that the wood needles are better for me because the yarn doesn’t slip off and on metal needles I was always dropping stitches. When I first started the ladies teaching me told me not to start with scarves, but to do a hat or small sweater first. Otherwise you’ll only do scarves. YOu can get great patterns online and if you find a knitting group in your area borrowing good patterns from other people is a great way to start (they can help you if you have a problem) Good luck and have fun!

]]> By: Allison http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/04/spring-break-day-six/comment-page-1#comment-11143 Allison Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:29:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=882#comment-11143 I just started knitting a few months ago. I got a great book as a gift for Christmas, but actually, I've found watching videos on the web to be just as helpful, if not more so.<br /><br />My favorite site is Khttp://www.knittinghelp.com/<br /><br />Also, I agree with others about getting higher quality yarn. A good way to use those Michael's 40% off one item coupons!<br /><br />Also, wooden needles are nice, but I also like the way the metal slides and clicks. I have a pair of size 8 and size 10, I think. I just started knitting a few months ago. I got a great book as a gift for Christmas, but actually, I’ve found watching videos on the web to be just as helpful, if not more so.

My favorite site is Khttp://www.knittinghelp.com/

Also, I agree with others about getting higher quality yarn. A good way to use those Michael’s 40% off one item coupons!

Also, wooden needles are nice, but I also like the way the metal slides and clicks. I have a pair of size 8 and size 10, I think.

]]> By: Amy http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/04/spring-break-day-six/comment-page-1#comment-11144 Amy Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:06:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=882#comment-11144 Oh, now that is great information too! Thank you SO much, Tammy! This is all news to me so I appreciate anything anyone can share! Oh, now that is great information too! Thank you SO much, Tammy! This is all news to me so I appreciate anything anyone can share!

]]> By: Tammy http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/04/spring-break-day-six/comment-page-1#comment-11145 Tammy Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:37:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=882#comment-11145 Oh, I was also going to say, I hardly ever, ever buy a pattern. I get them online (from good sources--you have to be able to trust the website because the last thing you want to do is go to all the work of making something and have there be a huge error in the pattern). Knitty.com is one site.<br /><br />My other source for knitting patterns is the library. All the cool knitting books? I check them out from my library! Rarely is there more than one pattern I like in a book! So I don't waste $25 on a book, I just borrow it! :) Oh, I was also going to say, I hardly ever, ever buy a pattern. I get them online (from good sources–you have to be able to trust the website because the last thing you want to do is go to all the work of making something and have there be a huge error in the pattern). Knitty.com is one site.

My other source for knitting patterns is the library. All the cool knitting books? I check them out from my library! Rarely is there more than one pattern I like in a book! So I don’t waste $25 on a book, I just borrow it! :)

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