It all begins with a story.
About 3 weeks ago I had a random text from my friend asking if I wanted to take up knitting together, as random as that was, I actually thought that would be good fun and said yes. Monday I finally got around to buying some knitting needles and wool - this would have happened sooner, but everywhere I went didn't sell them *shrugs*.
I went to John Lewis, picked up a set of needles and a couple of balls of cheap wool, nothing fancy just a plain colour and not too thick.
Then, Monday night I decided I was going to sit down and learn, but where on earth do I start!? Well, like all good things in modern day life, it began with a search, I googled 'how to knit' and a video popped up.
Maybe this has taught me the wrong way, but it was easy to follow and I'm now knitting my first rectangle :P If it's long enough, I'll try to turn it into a scarf, or maybe an endless scarf :)
Either way, I thought I'd share this with you as I know quite a few of my readers and fellow bloggers are knitters.
If you have any tips, or links to good websites you know of feel free to leave a comment below :)
Either way, I thought I'd share this with you as I know quite a few of my readers and fellow bloggers are knitters.
If you have any tips, or links to good websites you know of feel free to leave a comment below :)
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I used to love knitting when I was younger! I can see why you want to do it :)
ReplyDeleteLiza | Glambeautys | YouTube
I remember my mum teaching me years ago when I was a kid, shame she's not here anymore to teach me again. But, I've found some amazing books and youtube videos :D
DeleteI just started knitting as well as a means of relaxing/meditating, it gets soooo addictive don't you think?
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Oh cool! Yeah it's really relaxing & addictive, you just zone out :)
DeleteI cannot recommend this book enough for a beginner. It's so good at getting you to knit things other than scarves in a really simple way. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Knitty-Gritty-Knitting-Absolute-Beginner/dp/0713685425/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381308076&sr=8-1&keywords=knitty+gritty
ReplyDeleteHave fun! xxx
That's been really highly recommended to me by a couple of people, I ordered it today :D
DeleteI would love to knit! I cannot seem to get the hang of it. Ever. I think its because I am clumsy! Nice post though. Would love to see a finished product of your knitting one day!
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Oh don't you worry, this is the beginning of a series :) Over time I'll share some of the things I make :D
DeleteMy daughter loves to knit! She's 11....lol She just knits lots of squares and then sews them together to make little blankets....She's so domesticated...hehehe x
ReplyDeleteAww that's so cute!
DeleteI want to crochet, so many of my friends do it and they all say it is relaxing x
ReplyDeleteBeautyqueenuk xx
I'd like to learn that too :)
DeleteOoh I might need to take this up as a hobby! I'm sure it would be nice and soothing with a candle on :)
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It's really theraputic :)
DeleteSo cool! My mum and nan have tried to teach me countless times how to do it but I just can't get the hang of it! Maybe I'll have to give it another go :)
ReplyDeleteVicki xx
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You should, it's really relaxing :D
DeleteI've just started learning how to knit, it's one of those things I've always wanted to do but never got round to so when a work friend said she'd teach me I jumped at the chance. I'm also just working on my little rectangle but hoping it'll represent maybe a little scarf soon (yn)
ReplyDeleteHannah xx Squidoodles & oodles
Ah nice! My rectangle has turned into a triangle for some reason :P Seem to be making it wider every time I add a new row, and no idea how I've done that :P
DeleteAww thanks lovely :) Welcome to the gang :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to take up knitting and just knit myself loads of snuggly winter hats.
ReplyDeleteRosie | eatreadglam.wordpress.com
I look forward to seeing your first creation! I've stopped and started knitting so many times, and crochet, and quilting... I just can't seem to persevere! Good luck with your never-ending scarf! x
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