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over a year ago
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Damn it. It looked so easy. After watching atleast 30 YouTube videos I was sooooooo confident. Three days later after temper tantrums, screaming and throwing things, I’m ready to give up.
Knitting.
Fucking nightmare.
Never again.
All I wanted was to knit a fluffy scarf for my daughter for Christmas    |
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over a year ago
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"Haha, I'm sorry I feel your pain. I hate it when I can't get the knack of things, I eventually call a professional but you can't really do that. "
I need one of those 80 year old little women who multitask  |
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"I miss hearing that clicking noise as mum watch knitting another top for someone while watching TV & holding a conversation "
Did she teach you? If so, fancy a socially distanced tv date?   |
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"I miss hearing that clicking noise as mum watch knitting another top for someone while watching TV & holding a conversation
Did she teach you? If so, fancy a socially distanced tv date? "
She taught me the basics but I’ve not don’t that for probably 25+ years! So don’t think I’d be much help |
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over a year ago
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It's not failure! Just means you got her a 'make your own scarf' kit, crafting is in and very lockdown appropriate so she'll think you're so on trend. Well done  |
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over a year ago
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"You could try knitting a fluffy willy warmer for me first?
No comments on needing hardly any wool for one of those please "
I think that’s more of an advanced project Mr Biscuit |
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"It's not failure! Just means you got her a 'make your own scarf' kit, crafting is in and very lockdown appropriate so she'll think you're so on trend. Well done "
Oooooh you’re reallllllllly gooooooooood. Thank you! |
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"See if some auld granny is selling the 80s knitting machine,
You could knit a 50 ft scarf with one of those
Oooooh now there’s an idea "
u can knit with 1 hand, perv with the other, and the scarf be done in no time,
Then when your finished, can I have a merino wool willy warmer please, 9" should not take that much time,, right  |
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over a year ago
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"See if some auld granny is selling the 80s knitting machine,
You could knit a 50 ft scarf with one of those
Oooooh now there’s an idea u can knit with 1 hand, perv with the other, and the scarf be done in no time,
Then when your finished, can I have a merino wool willy warmer please, 9" should not take that much time,, right "
You’re on |
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Learning a new skill when you have nobody to to answer your queries can be really difficult. Books and videos can get you so far but they can't answer your questions.
That's why when somebody learns a musical instrument I always advise getting a tutor. I have had to correct some horrific things with people who have learned the piano from an app. Luke |
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Oh gosh, I haven't knitted for many, many years. My nan taught me when I was a kid...she was one of those nans that would sit knitting while watching TV. I could never get the hang of casting on, but was usually fine once I got into the main knitting part. |
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"Damn it. It looked so easy. After watching atleast 30 YouTube videos I was sooooooo confident. Three days later after temper tantrums, screaming and throwing things, I’m ready to give up.
Knitting.
Fucking nightmare.
Never again.
All I wanted was to knit a fluffy scarf for my daughter for Christmas "
Were the tutorials not very helpful, or is it more a problem with translating it into actions? Don’t be too frustrated with yourself, it’s not easy to learn on your own when you have to deal with casting on and all the rest of it. And fluffy yarns aren’t that easy to learn with either. When I teach someone, I cast on and knit a few rows for them so they’ve got somewhere to start - it’s a lot more to learn when you have to start yourself off as well. |
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over a year ago
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"I miss hearing that clicking noise as mum watch knitting another top for someone while watching TV & holding a conversation
Ditto
Did you learn? "
The basics,yes. It's been a long time. I'm trying to remember. |
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"Oh gosh, I haven't knitted for many, many years. My nan taught me when I was a kid...she was one of those nans that would sit knitting while watching TV. I could never get the hang of casting on, but was usually fine once I got into the main knitting part. "
That’s it Lily. Can’t get past the fecking first row |
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"You don't strike me as the quitting type. You've had your rant now get back on it and try, try again   "
I thought that too! You’re certainly not a quitter Ican! Go find a quiet corner, pick a different video and try again |
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over a year ago
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"Damn it. It looked so easy. After watching atleast 30 YouTube videos I was sooooooo confident. Three days later after temper tantrums, screaming and throwing things, I’m ready to give up.
Knitting.
Fucking nightmare.
Never again.
All I wanted was to knit a fluffy scarf for my daughter for Christmas
Were the tutorials not very helpful, or is it more a problem with translating it into actions? Don’t be too frustrated with yourself, it’s not easy to learn on your own when you have to deal with casting on and all the rest of it. And fluffy yarns aren’t that easy to learn with either. When I teach someone, I cast on and knit a few rows for them so they’ve got somewhere to start - it’s a lot more to learn when you have to start yourself off as well."
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Oh gosh, I haven't knitted for many, many years. My nan taught me when I was a kid...she was one of those nans that would sit knitting while watching TV. I could never get the hang of casting on, but was usually fine once I got into the main knitting part.
That’s it Lily. Can’t get past the fecking first row "
You have to turn the needle round and go the other way  |
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"Try crochet, much easier and you can still do a scarf!
Can’t see the holes in the fluffy yarn though "
I'd say try without fluffy yarn too, it's harder. I picked up crochet in a day or two when I was off work sick a few years ago now. |
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"Learning a new skill when you have nobody to to answer your queries can be really difficult. Books and videos can get you so far but they can't answer your questions.
That's why when somebody learns a musical instrument I always advise getting a tutor. I have had to correct some horrific things with people who have learned the piano from an app. Luke "
Wry very true. I learnt the piano at school then tried to follow YouTube vids to get back into it. Also a nightmare |
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"You don't strike me as the quitting type. You've had your rant now get back on it and try, try again
I thought that too! You’re certainly not a quitter Ican! Go find a quiet corner, pick a different video and try again "
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"Oh gosh, I haven't knitted for many, many years. My nan taught me when I was a kid...she was one of those nans that would sit knitting while watching TV. I could never get the hang of casting on, but was usually fine once I got into the main knitting part.
That’s it Lily. Can’t get past the fecking first row
You have to turn the needle round and go the other way "
I’m going to smack your bottom you know |
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over a year ago
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"My dear wife has knit a few caps and scarfs for family this Xmas as we cant get home..shes got it finally but it took a lot of youtubing too hihi. "
I salute her success |
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"See if some auld granny is selling the 80s knitting machine,
You could knit a 50 ft scarf with one of those
Oooooh now there’s an idea u can knit with 1 hand, perv with the other, and the scarf be done in no time,
Then when your finished, can I have a merino wool willy warmer please, 9" should not take that much time,, right
You’re on "
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"Damn it. It looked so easy. After watching atleast 30 YouTube videos I was sooooooo confident. Three days later after temper tantrums, screaming and throwing things, I’m ready to give up.
Knitting.
Fucking nightmare.
Never again.
All I wanted was to knit a fluffy scarf for my daughter for Christmas
Were the tutorials not very helpful, or is it more a problem with translating it into actions? Don’t be too frustrated with yourself, it’s not easy to learn on your own when you have to deal with casting on and all the rest of it. And fluffy yarns aren’t that easy to learn with either. When I teach someone, I cast on and knit a few rows for them so they’ve got somewhere to start - it’s a lot more to learn when you have to start yourself off as well.
I need you in my life "
Do you have a smooth yarn to try with, just to get the hang of it? If you do, I’ll find a tutorial for the easiest cast-on I know and send you a link. I’d definitely recommend practicing with something smooth so you can see what you’re doing. Is there a pattern you’re following for the scarf? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Damn it. It looked so easy. After watching atleast 30 YouTube videos I was sooooooo confident. Three days later after temper tantrums, screaming and throwing things, I’m ready to give up.
Knitting.
Fucking nightmare.
Never again.
All I wanted was to knit a fluffy scarf for my daughter for Christmas
Were the tutorials not very helpful, or is it more a problem with translating it into actions? Don’t be too frustrated with yourself, it’s not easy to learn on your own when you have to deal with casting on and all the rest of it. And fluffy yarns aren’t that easy to learn with either. When I teach someone, I cast on and knit a few rows for them so they’ve got somewhere to start - it’s a lot more to learn when you have to start yourself off as well.
I need you in my life
Do you have a smooth yarn to try with, just to get the hang of it? If you do, I’ll find a tutorial for the easiest cast-on I know and send you a link. I’d definitely recommend practicing with something smooth so you can see what you’re doing. Is there a pattern you’re following for the scarf?"
I’m going to pm you |
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Do you remember a few months back when I was trying to get the curtain rail to attach to the fucking wall in the living room? The wood was bent and it wasn't having a bar of it, I ended up losing my shit and putting the hammer into the wall about 15 times.
From there I learnt how to fix holes in walls made by a shit losing hammer weilder.
Once I'd fixed the wall and wallpapered etc, getting that last screw to not be wonky took all my pressure and weight on it. That's when I lost my footing off the back of the sofa, went horizontal in the air and splatted flat on the floor almost stabbing myself in the face with the screwdriver.
Don't look at the "failure" but appreciate the effort. You're probably learning without realising, even if it's learning what not to do x
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"I tried to learn how to crochet from my mum who is left handed... I'm right handed
I cannot do it "
I can crotchet but likewise my mother is left handed so knitting just didn’t compute between left and right! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Damn it. It looked so easy. After watching atleast 30 YouTube videos I was sooooooo confident. Three days later after temper tantrums, screaming and throwing things, I’m ready to give up.
Knitting.
Fucking nightmare.
Never again.
All I wanted was to knit a fluffy scarf for my daughter for Christmas
Were the tutorials not very helpful, or is it more a problem with translating it into actions? Don’t be too frustrated with yourself, it’s not easy to learn on your own when you have to deal with casting on and all the rest of it. And fluffy yarns aren’t that easy to learn with either. When I teach someone, I cast on and knit a few rows for them so they’ve got somewhere to start - it’s a lot more to learn when you have to start yourself off as well.
I need you in my life
Do you have a smooth yarn to try with, just to get the hang of it? If you do, I’ll find a tutorial for the easiest cast-on I know and send you a link. I’d definitely recommend practicing with something smooth so you can see what you’re doing. Is there a pattern you’re following for the scarf?
I’m going to pm you "
Can’t pm you but a recommended vid would be wonderful. Nope, no pattern just two bloody sticks and some furry wool |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Do you remember a few months back when I was trying to get the curtain rail to attach to the fucking wall in the living room? The wood was bent and it wasn't having a bar of it, I ended up losing my shit and putting the hammer into the wall about 15 times.
From there I learnt how to fix holes in walls made by a shit losing hammer weilder.
Once I'd fixed the wall and wallpapered etc, getting that last screw to not be wonky took all my pressure and weight on it. That's when I lost my footing off the back of the sofa, went horizontal in the air and splatted flat on the floor almost stabbing myself in the face with the screwdriver.
Don't look at the "failure" but appreciate the effort. You're probably learning without realising, even if it's learning what not to do x
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You’re like a living Yoda you are.... |
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"Do you remember a few months back when I was trying to get the curtain rail to attach to the fucking wall in the living room? The wood was bent and it wasn't having a bar of it, I ended up losing my shit and putting the hammer into the wall about 15 times.
From there I learnt how to fix holes in walls made by a shit losing hammer weilder.
Once I'd fixed the wall and wallpapered etc, getting that last screw to not be wonky took all my pressure and weight on it. That's when I lost my footing off the back of the sofa, went horizontal in the air and splatted flat on the floor almost stabbing myself in the face with the screwdriver.
Don't look at the "failure" but appreciate the effort. You're probably learning without realising, even if it's learning what not to do x
You’re like a living Yoda you are.... "
But smaller  |
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"Haha, I'm sorry I feel your pain. I hate it when I can't get the knack of things, I eventually call a professional but you can't really do that.
I need one of those 80 year old little women who multitask "
I must be a little 80 year old woman |
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"Haha, I'm sorry I feel your pain. I hate it when I can't get the knack of things, I eventually call a professional but you can't really do that.
I need one of those 80 year old little women who multitask
I must be a little 80 year old woman "
Lol have you got one? In mothballs? |
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"Haha, I'm sorry I feel your pain. I hate it when I can't get the knack of things, I eventually call a professional but you can't really do that.
I need one of those 80 year old little women who multitask
I must be a little 80 year old woman "
You here to give me hope Hope? |
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"Damn it. It looked so easy. After watching atleast 30 YouTube videos I was sooooooo confident. Three days later after temper tantrums, screaming and throwing things, I’m ready to give up.
Knitting.
Fucking nightmare.
Never again.
All I wanted was to knit a fluffy scarf for my daughter for Christmas "
Buy one, start to unstitch it, then do it up again badly. It will look homemade and you'll have taken time over it. |
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"Haha, I'm sorry I feel your pain. I hate it when I can't get the knack of things, I eventually call a professional but you can't really do that.
I need one of those 80 year old little women who multitask "
I can knit, i really knit well , knitting is something i do on my spare times when i'm bored at home |
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"Haha, I'm sorry I feel your pain. I hate it when I can't get the knack of things, I eventually call a professional but you can't really do that.
I need one of those 80 year old little women who multitask
I can knit, i really knit well , knitting is something i do on my spare times when i'm bored at home "
Beautiful and talented. Why am I not surprised? |
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"Damn it. It looked so easy. After watching atleast 30 YouTube videos I was sooooooo confident. Three days later after temper tantrums, screaming and throwing things, I’m ready to give up.
Knitting.
Fucking nightmare.
Never again.
All I wanted was to knit a fluffy scarf for my daughter for Christmas
Buy one, start to unstitch it, then do it up again badly. It will look homemade and you'll have taken time over it."
I’m aiming at your head with this ball of wool... |
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"Damn it. It looked so easy. After watching atleast 30 YouTube videos I was sooooooo confident. Three days later after temper tantrums, screaming and throwing things, I’m ready to give up.
Knitting.
Fucking nightmare.
Never again.
All I wanted was to knit a fluffy scarf for my daughter for Christmas
Buy one, start to unstitch it, then do it up again badly. It will look homemade and you'll have taken time over it.
I’m aiming at your head with this ball of wool... "
Just so long as you've set the needles aside. |
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"Haha, I'm sorry I feel your pain. I hate it when I can't get the knack of things, I eventually call a professional but you can't really do that.
I need one of those 80 year old little women who multitask
I can knit, i really knit well , knitting is something i do on my spare times when i'm bored at home
Beautiful and talented. Why am I not surprised? "
i can knit is true |
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"Haha, I'm sorry I feel your pain. I hate it when I can't get the knack of things, I eventually call a professional but you can't really do that.
I need one of those 80 year old little women who multitask
I must be a little 80 year old woman
Lol have you got one? In mothballs?"
I fell like I am in mothballs |
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"Haha, I'm sorry I feel your pain. I hate it when I can't get the knack of things, I eventually call a professional but you can't really do that.
I need one of those 80 year old little women who multitask
I must be a little 80 year old woman
You here to give me hope Hope? "
I like to spread Hope |
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"Haha, I'm sorry I feel your pain. I hate it when I can't get the knack of things, I eventually call a professional but you can't really do that.
I need one of those 80 year old little women who multitask
I must be a little 80 year old woman
You here to give me hope Hope?
I like to spread Hope "
Come here and do it for me then. I’ll keep you fed and lubricated. You’re cheap anyway
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"Haha, I'm sorry I feel your pain. I hate it when I can't get the knack of things, I eventually call a professional but you can't really do that.
I need one of those 80 year old little women who multitask
I must be a little 80 year old woman
You here to give me hope Hope?
I like to spread Hope
Come here and do it for me then. I’ll keep you fed and lubricated. You’re cheap anyway
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Don't tell everyone I am cheap they will all want a piece of me |
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"I thought it was one of those skills that just showed itself as soon as you hit 45 to be honest. Like a crappy old person mutation.
Meli... don’t make me angry. You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry...
We all know the best way for latent powers to come to the surface is to put the person under extreme circumstances and get that adrenaline pumping. Doing you a favour here OAP. "
And still... I love you |
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"Damn it. It looked so easy. After watching atleast 30 YouTube videos I was sooooooo confident. Three days later after temper tantrums, screaming and throwing things, I’m ready to give up.
Knitting.
Fucking nightmare.
Never again.
All I wanted was to knit a fluffy scarf for my daughter for Christmas "
Please show what you’ve knitted so far |
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"Damn it. It looked so easy. After watching atleast 30 YouTube videos I was sooooooo confident. Three days later after temper tantrums, screaming and throwing things, I’m ready to give up.
Knitting.
Fucking nightmare.
Never again.
All I wanted was to knit a fluffy scarf for my daughter for Christmas
Were the tutorials not very helpful, or is it more a problem with translating it into actions? Don’t be too frustrated with yourself, it’s not easy to learn on your own when you have to deal with casting on and all the rest of it. And fluffy yarns aren’t that easy to learn with either. When I teach someone, I cast on and knit a few rows for them so they’ve got somewhere to start - it’s a lot more to learn when you have to start yourself off as well.
I need you in my life
Do you have a smooth yarn to try with, just to get the hang of it? If you do, I’ll find a tutorial for the easiest cast-on I know and send you a link. I’d definitely recommend practicing with something smooth so you can see what you’re doing. Is there a pattern you’re following for the scarf?
I’m going to pm you
Can’t pm you but a recommended vid would be wonderful. Nope, no pattern just two bloody sticks and some furry wool"
Just sent you a message, I’ll have a look for a link now. |
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"Damn it. It looked so easy. After watching atleast 30 YouTube videos I was sooooooo confident. Three days later after temper tantrums, screaming and throwing things, I’m ready to give up.
Knitting.
Fucking nightmare.
Never again.
All I wanted was to knit a fluffy scarf for my daughter for Christmas
Please show what you’ve knitted so far "
That’s the point. I haven’t |
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