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All knitters, what are you working on at this time?
Question by : All knitters, what are you working on at this time?
And what are some of your favorite projects? Do you work on one project at a time, or (like me) prefer having 2 or 3 to alternate?
I usually like to have something really challenging to work on, such as Aran or Lace, and rest by knitting something easier such as a scarf or hat, just for a change of pace or to knit while watching TV.
Right now, I am about to finish a Faroese shawl with a lace pattern (needle size 4) while working on the border for a simple triangular shawl made with big needles (size 19). I also made some lacy scarf with really big needles (size 50) in a variety of interesting yarns – fun fur, ribbon, textured, etc. – in the same color hue.
Easy Mittens for Beginner Knitters
Easy Mittens for Beginner Knitters
Learn how to read knitting patterns while making a pair of easy mittens. All you need to know is how to Cast On, Knit, Purl, and read the simple explanations of how a knitting pattern should be read and how to do any other knitting techniques.
Easy Mittens for Beginner Knitters
Local Knitters Make Head Covers for Marines in Afghanistan
Local Knitters Make Head Covers for Marines in Afghanistan
Two classes at a Winter Haven yarn store are knitting head and face covers for Marines serving in Afghanistan. Elsa Parrish, owner of The Yarn Basket, and her students have completed 10 of the “wool pulleys” and hope to five more finished in time to ship early next week.
Read more on The Lakeland Ledger
Knit-easy – a Knitters Guide to Success
Knit-easy – a Knitters Guide to Success
Everyday thousands want to learn the ancient craft of knitting – to help themselves, help others, just to chill out, earn money and many other reasons – Knit-easy shows them how. Check out the affiliate tools http://www.easy-knit.com/affilresources.
Knit-easy – a Knitters Guide to Success
Knitwear Design Workshop & Sock Knitters Workshop
Knitwear Design Workshop & Sock Knitters Workshop
If you are thinking about designing sweaters for yourself, others or for sale, Knitwear Design Workshop may be just the book you need. Another how to book that is very interesting is The Sock Knitter’s Workshop.
Read more on BellaOnline
Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitter’s Guide: Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, and Pictures
Knitters create, share ‘labor of love’ in Maple Grove
Knitters create, share ‘labor of love’ in Maple Grove
A group of about 50 knitters has been busy since last December, knitting all kinds of hats for the new babies born at Maple Grove Hospital.
Read more on Maple Grove Press & News
What are the best knitting needle sizes and best wool to get for beginning “knitters”?
Question by captainclo: What are the best knitting needle sizes and best wool to get for beginning “knitters”?
And what equipment do you need too.
Thanks
xx
Best answer:
Answer by Curious
Assuming that you’re not looking to spend a lot of money for just starting, I would get some US size 8 needles, and some Patons Wool. You can get them at any Michaels, or JoAnns, basically almost any craft store. Size 8 needles are a pretty standard size and can be used for lots, and Patons Wool is one of the nicer affordable wools. That’s all you really need for beginning, once you get the hang of knitting you’ll find that there are a whole lot of accessories and different yarns you can try.
Knitters create, share ‘labor of love’ in Maple Grove
Knitters create, share ‘labor of love’ in Maple Grove
A group of about 50 knitters has been busy since last December, knitting all kinds of hats for the new babies born at Maple Grove Hospital.
Read more on Maple Grove Press & News