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Knit and Crochet and welcome crafters

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Mon, 03/16/2009 - 5:01am  (1 year 25 weeks ago)
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Re: Knit and Crochet and welcome crafters
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  I guess since my mom and grandma don't knit I have no one to really teach me Crying

Neither do mine. I taught myself to crochet. Which probably explains why they still arent' perfect, but hey. Also check your local craft stores, ours have different "learn to" classes. I bet one would be crocheting or knitting. Hmmmm.... maybe I should take my own advice. Though I'm one of those people that always wants to call someone and have them walk me through when I hit a snafu. Laughing, Ask DoGG, my own personal "i broke my computer, help me fix it" guy. Ya know... even at 2 AM Blushing I dunno how people deal with me Big Grin

 


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Mon, 03/16/2009 - 4:43pm  (1 year 25 weeks ago)
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Re: Knit and Crochet and welcome crafters
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 And I'd BET that a kids version would have nice and easy directions!!

I never even thought of that! That'd be a great way to start. GeekDrop is making me a bit smarter already. Nerd

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Mon, 03/16/2009 - 4:57pm  (1 year 25 weeks ago)
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Re: Knit and Crochet and welcome crafters

the cheerleader is too dang cute.

and yes agreeing with setponap.  that's a great idea on how to learn to do this!

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Mon, 03/16/2009 - 12:16am  (1 year 25 weeks ago)
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Re: Knit and Crochet and welcome crafters
YAY! I love to crochet. Although I'm really not that great at it. I'm only capable of doing scarves, or blankets (and to be honest sometimes most times those don't even turn out the right shape). But still I find it extremely relaxing and rewarding. I've tried to learn to knit, but that hasn't worked out so great. Still determined to try again though.
I've always been the "young geeky girl" when it comes to that kinda stuff. When i was around 25-26 Used to sit waiting for my daughter at gymnastics class either crocheting or doing needlepoint. Laughing Even while in High School, used to do the same on the 2 hour bus ride to/from school... Yeah apparently that does not make one uber popular *shrugs*
Maybe my knitting phase will come to life from this forum...


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Mon, 03/16/2009 - 4:43am  (1 year 25 weeks ago)
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Re: Knit and Crochet and welcome crafters

i don't even know how to sew a button.  you guys are cool.
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Sun, 04/19/2009 - 2:47pm  (1 year 20 weeks ago)
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Re: Knit and Crochet and welcome crafters

Seriously. I want to learn to knit. I've tried to teach myself several times, but I need someone to sit with me and show me exactly what to do.

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Sun, 04/19/2009 - 4:04pm  (1 year 20 weeks ago)
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Re: Knit and Crochet and welcome crafters

A good place to start is to go to http://www.knitlist.com/ and subscribe to the daily digest - you should see subscribe on the right side of that web page.

Once you join, you get a "digest" via email daily (sometimes more than 1 a day) with different knitting subjects.  I have belonged to the group for more than 10 years now.  They give you tips, patterns, answers, etc.  You may also locate someone in your area that has a group formed that meets at a local joint (i.e. Borders Books) and have coffee and share knitting patterns, teaches new learners, etc.   You ask questions, someone answers - a nice group of knitters.  Some very professional people belong.  There is an author that is a paperback writer - she includes knitting subjects in her books.

But check out that web page - there is a lot of information right there.  

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Sun, 04/19/2009 - 6:20pm  (1 year 20 weeks ago)
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I wouldn't mind being on your "knitlist" as Stardogg said. I am actually looking into taking lessons at a local fabric store this summer, if it doesn't conflict with my many planned trips. I'll have to check into that site. Check your PM inbox regularly because if I have any trouble I am going to ask you first. Laughing.

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Sun, 04/19/2009 - 4:14pm  (1 year 20 weeks ago)
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Re: Knit and Crochet and welcome crafters
Princessb wrote:

Seriously. I want to learn to knit. I've tried to teach myself several times, but I need someone to sit with me and show me exactly what to do.

Careful, CandyHart might put you on her "Knitlist". Big Grin

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Sun, 04/19/2009 - 2:13pm  (1 year 20 weeks ago)
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Re: Knit and Crochet and welcome crafters

Hey guys, I found this link to a blog for those of you interested in weaving. It seems easy enough... great way to get started: http://itsacreativeworld.blogspot.com/2007/08/something-for-children.html
I'll work with these little kid things until I feel comfortable enough to go loom shopping, haha. I might even look for some CrazyDazy stuff thanks to CritterK. Bee

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