I have been so inspired by many of my Ravelry friends and bloggers lately. So I have finally decided to take the time and teach myself how to knit. I have this "Teach yourself how to knit" workbook that came with a dvd. Well, it wasn't sinking in so I went surfing and found this great video tutorial by
Expression Fiber Arts on youtube. She is a little corky, but very good at showing you the basics. I love her personality! This is as far as I have gotten because the casting on was quite a challenge! Man, crocheting and knitting to me are night and day!
Yeah, I have been at it for an hour and a half and this is as far as I have gotten! I will get there eventually. I decided to use cotton yarn so I can turn practice swatches into dish cloths. Brilliant idea I know!! Everyone have a wonderful week!
I'm linking up with
Tami's Amis blog again this week. Go check out some true WIPs!!
I can knit basic things, but I always find knitting far too fiddly..I am a crocheter through and through...
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea on using practice swatches as dishcloths though!
It has been daunting to say the least. I am so use to holding a hook in one hand! I keep dropping one of the needles every time I need to begin a new row! ;-)
DeleteHow cool! I tried to learn how to knit many times over the years, but when it finally clicked with me, I was taught with circular needles - and I used to do that dropping thing, too, until I tried them. You're doing great already!
ReplyDeleteI think I will need to purchase wooden needles so the yarn isn't so slippery! I love my metal crochet hooks because, heck, I can actually crochet, but these metal knitting needles are just so awkward in my hands!
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