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Re: The Importance of Practice

KnittingFever — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:08:46 -0000

Ah, but if you hand many American knitters a European pattern they will be confused because there aren't enough details!
Sometimes you have to trust the pattern. Sometimes you have to trust your own knowledge to get you where you need to be. :-)

Re: The Importance of Practice

strickliesl — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 07:50:21 -0000

I just have one thing to add: I learned to knit in German(y), and after 30 years of looking at American pattern instructions, I still get confused and have a hard time understanding them. And here is why: Many times the directions are way too detailed, they explain the obvious and logical which can be confusing. Also there seems to be no uniformity in pattern language, I still have to have a glossary for each design to understand what's what. - I consider myself an experienced knitter and got there with a LOT of practice, but I actually force myself to read through an entire American pattern (and the British ones are different yet again) before I decide on a project. Have similar issues with crochet, even more daunting in American patterns. Maybe the knit/crochet designers of American/British patterns should get together and once and for all agree on a common language? - This summer I finally taught myself the basics of entrelac knitting and couldnt be more excited, it took me 10 years of thinking about it and looking for comprehensible instructions - which I found on the internet......

Re: Chemo Caps

jeanshirleyt — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 06:26:17 -0000

The time, i had gone through the writer's post, i came to know that he had a handful of information related to chemotherapy hats, the product which they are trading in also. So, the women who are suffering from this hazardous disease and need to move outside freely but feel shy because of their baldness.

Re: The Importance of Practice

Bonnie Wood — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 00:08:19 -0000

My german friend tried to teach me to knit when I was 18 years old. I couldn't make my left hand do anything ... I gave up. Years later in my late 50's a true mountain women taught me how to knit with my right hand and hold the material in my left.... wow! who knew? I can't stop knitting. Not enough life to knit all my projects!

Re: The Importance of Practice

mlsmiger — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 20:59:33 -0000

I have made several baby blankets over the last year. At first I started with an easy pattern. I decided I wanted to knit more than knits and perls, so I found a pattern that had increases and decreases and that was the first out of my comfort zone blanket. I am know working on a baby blanket with knits, perls, yo, s1, psso increases and decreases. You never know what you can do until you try. If at first you don't succeed try, try again.

Re: The Importance of Practice

Merilou Kronschnabel — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 20:32:10 -0000

I was admiring a lady's knitting project while waiting for my husband in a doctor's waiting room. I expressed that I just couldn't seem to knit, though I enjoyed crocheting. Her words changed my life when she explained, "You aren't born with the ability to knit. It is a skill developed by repetition." I immediately went back to my needles and yarn and tried again. She was right! Bless her!

Re: The Importance of Practice

pattyricia — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 19:45:15 -0000

I couldn't agree more!!

Re: The Importance of Practice

Diana — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 19:40:03 -0000

This is so true! Sometimes you just have to jump in and give it a try. I just recently decided I wanted to try entrelac knitting, and I love it! Now I have to work myself up to trying another sweater that will actually fit. Practice makes perfect... eventually!

Re: The Importance of Practice

KnittingFever — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 19:05:02 -0000

Oh, my first chain was a bit of a mess, too! Lately, I've only been making short chains for provisional cast-ons.

Re: The Importance of Practice

Bibi On — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 18:53:59 -0000

I Really need to get back to knitting..thanks for keeping me motivated!!

Re: The Importance of Practice

EJ Simms — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 18:43:23 -0000

Great, encouraging blog. It's a reminder to not get discouraged because yarn really is forgiving and will readily adapt to a restart. :)

Re: The Importance of Practice

Anny Ray Raines — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 18:38:37 -0000

I always advise when learning to be in a quiet environment, as in no one talking to them, music is good for some people , but not everyone I've found, to just pull it out and start again, and chain chain chain, I used to keep a scrap ball of yarn and just chain over and over, working on my gauge , weird maybe but it worked for me.

Re: Chemo Caps

jeanshirleyt — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 07:46:57 -0000

These above shown chemotherapy hats or caps are really nice as this will actually give a full coverage to the hair loss. These hats are designed in a quite stylish manner so that along with covering with their hair loss, these patients can create stylish looks.

Re: Creative Knitting Magazine KAL & Giveaway (closed)

JenM — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 10:30:38 -0000

I very much prefer scarves.

Re: Creative Knitting Magazine KAL & Giveaway (closed)

LilyaneS — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 08:49:59 -0000

I've knit cowls (I love them), but not from sock yarn - yet! This yarn is lovely, and It's wonderful to have a chance to win a ball of it. Thanks so much for the opportunity!

Re: Creative Knitting Magazine KAL & Giveaway (closed)

Wanda White — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 07:54:01 -0000

I love the idea of using a sock yarn for a cowl!

Re: Creative Knitting Magazine KAL & Giveaway (closed)

Kristi L Mefford — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 22:52:16 -0000

I like all types of cowls. I like loose fitting made from light weight yarn when worn as an accent accessory and I like chunky yarn and a tighter fit when worn for warmth in the winter. I also love to make as gifts

Re: Creative Knitting Magazine KAL & Giveaway (closed)

Alana — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 19:17:23 -0000

I like the longer cowls. I feel it gives so many more options! With a short cowl it can only be worn short. I like scarves but since being introduced to cowls I like cowls much better.

Re: Creative Knitting Magazine KAL & Giveaway (closed)

Merri Williams — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:22:55 -0000

I just love scarves in any fashion - long, short, wide, narrow, you name it. They're easy and portable, and I always have at least one or two going in my bag as I'm going to treatments for breast cancer. I know that knitting scarves has kept me sane while going through this cancer journey. <3

Re: Creative Knitting Magazine KAL & Giveaway (closed)

KnittingFever — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:22:23 -0000

Hi Dannika!
The random number generator has spoken and you were selected as the winner.
Please look for an email from me with directions to claim your prize.
Ann

Re: Creative Knitting Magazine KAL & Giveaway (closed)

Sarah Husch — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:20:12 -0000

I love cowls. I hate the trailing ends of scarves getting into things. Cowls give me the snuggly feel without the irritation!

Re: Creative Knitting Magazine KAL & Giveaway (closed)

BellMel — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:18:36 -0000

I like them long enough to wrap around 2 times. Thanks!!

Re: Creative Knitting Magazine KAL & Giveaway (closed)

Jan Morrow — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:00:03 -0000

Love love love the colors. Like it long do I can wrap it around for warmth and different look .

Re: Creative Knitting Magazine KAL & Giveaway (closed)

JOANIE S — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 12:56:41 -0000

I love cowls long enuf to double.

Re: Creative Knitting Magazine KAL & Giveaway (closed)

Pamela Kirschman — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 12:55:57 -0000

I like them long because you can wrap them around more to make them shorter. i'm kinda obsessed with cowls!! I would love to make this one!!