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"Knitting and other traditional hobbies has been very "in" for a few years.
I learnt to knit as a child but stopped in later years
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Ive tried teaching myself before and I can do a row but I can't start the next one  |
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"Knitting and other traditional hobbies has been very "in" for a few years.
I learnt to knit as a child but stopped in later years
Ive tried teaching myself before and I can do a row but I can't start the next one "
Me too i started learning forever ago  i can sew though  |
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"Knitting and other traditional hobbies has been very "in" for a few years.
I learnt to knit as a child but stopped in later years
Ive tried teaching myself before and I can do a row but I can't start the next one "
have you tried YouTube tutorials .
Or a book on basics, I've bought books aimed at children's level before now when I want to learn something new
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"Knitting and other traditional hobbies has been very "in" for a few years.
I learnt to knit as a child but stopped in later years
Ive tried teaching myself before and I can do a row but I can't start the next one
Me too i started learning forever ago i can sew though "
I can't sew either |
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"Knitting and other traditional hobbies has been very "in" for a few years.
I learnt to knit as a child but stopped in later years
Ive tried teaching myself before and I can do a row but I can't start the next one
Me too i started learning forever ago i can sew though
I can't sew either"
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"Knitting and other traditional hobbies has been very "in" for a few years.
I learnt to knit as a child but stopped in later years
Ive tried teaching myself before and I can do a row but I can't start the next one have you tried YouTube tutorials .
Or a book on basics, I've bought books aimed at children's level before now when I want to learn something new
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I tried YouTube but the books might be worth a look |
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"Knitting and other traditional hobbies has been very "in" for a few years.
I learnt to knit as a child but stopped in later years
Ive tried teaching myself before and I can do a row but I can't start the next one
Me too i started learning forever ago i can sew though
I can't sew either
Its a lot easier "
I don't want easy lol. I want a challenge lol |
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"Knitting and other traditional hobbies has been very "in" for a few years.
I learnt to knit as a child but stopped in later years
Ive tried teaching myself before and I can do a row but I can't start the next one "
Do you mean you can cast on, that is create the first amount of stitches? Get a book, Dorling Kindersley must do one and they are really good, and follow the instructions.
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"Knitting and other traditional hobbies has been very "in" for a few years.
I learnt to knit as a child but stopped in later years
Ive tried teaching myself before and I can do a row but I can't start the next one
Do you mean you can cast on, that is create the first amount of stitches? Get a book, Dorling Kindersley must do one and they are really good, and follow the instructions.
Good luck "
Yes I can if I follow YouTube instructions |
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"Heck no my grandmother taught me to omit and sew , she said it was important a chap learnt such useful things
Awesome, any tips on how to learn?"
Practice |
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"Heck no my grandmother taught me to omit and sew , she said it was important a chap learnt such useful things
Awesome, any tips on how to learn?
Practice "
Yep, I got that bit but did your grandma show you how to knit or just tell you? |
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"Knitting and other traditional hobbies has been very "in" for a few years.
I learnt to knit as a child but stopped in later years
Ive tried teaching myself before and I can do a row but I can't start the next one
Do you mean you can cast on, that is create the first amount of stitches? Get a book, Dorling Kindersley must do one and they are really good, and follow the instructions.
Good luck
Yes I can if I follow YouTube instructions "
When my mum taught me I was 7 and she told me to say "in, round, over, out" to myself, so put the needle in put the wool round, hook it over and pull the loop out. That's no help at all I suspect |
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By *eanontiWoman
over a year ago
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People laugh at me when I take the crochet out of my bag. Even in my doctors office while I was waiting to be carted off in an ambulance lol. But, the amount of conversations that started because of it would surprise you. Have one of my blankets thrown over my legs now
Would love to be better at following patterns for knitting though |
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"Knitting and other traditional hobbies has been very "in" for a few years.
I learnt to knit as a child but stopped in later years
Ive tried teaching myself before and I can do a row but I can't start the next one
Do you mean you can cast on, that is create the first amount of stitches? Get a book, Dorling Kindersley must do one and they are really good, and follow the instructions.
Good luck
Yes I can if I follow YouTube instructions
When my mum taught me I was 7 and she told me to say "in, round, over, out" to myself, so put the needle in put the wool round, hook it over and pull the loop out. That's no help at all I suspect "
It probably will be once I practice more. What are the best type of needles and wool to start with? |
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"Knitting and other traditional hobbies has been very "in" for a few years.
I learnt to knit as a child but stopped in later years
Ive tried teaching myself before and I can do a row but I can't start the next one
Do you mean you can cast on, that is create the first amount of stitches? Get a book, Dorling Kindersley must do one and they are really good, and follow the instructions.
Good luck
Yes I can if I follow YouTube instructions
When my mum taught me I was 7 and she told me to say "in, round, over, out" to myself, so put the needle in put the wool round, hook it over and pull the loop out. That's no help at all I suspect
It probably will be once I practice more. What are the best type of needles and wool to start with? "
Just buy ordinary grey metal needles, not too small and if possible a cotton mix in a lightish colour, black or dark colours are really difficult to see. Relax so that you don't pull the wool too tight and make something small, a scarf, a tie or even just a square. |
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"Knitting and other traditional hobbies has been very "in" for a few years.
I learnt to knit as a child but stopped in later years
Ive tried teaching myself before and I can do a row but I can't start the next one
Do you mean you can cast on, that is create the first amount of stitches? Get a book, Dorling Kindersley must do one and they are really good, and follow the instructions.
Good luck
Yes I can if I follow YouTube instructions
When my mum taught me I was 7 and she told me to say "in, round, over, out" to myself, so put the needle in put the wool round, hook it over and pull the loop out. That's no help at all I suspect
It probably will be once I practice more. What are the best type of needles and wool to start with?
Just buy ordinary grey metal needles, not too small and if possible a cotton mix in a lightish colour, black or dark colours are really difficult to see. Relax so that you don't pull the wool too tight and make something small, a scarf, a tie or even just a square. "
Thanks for the tips |
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"Knitting and other traditional hobbies has been very "in" for a few years.
I learnt to knit as a child but stopped in later years
Ive tried teaching myself before and I can do a row but I can't start the next one
Do you mean you can cast on, that is create the first amount of stitches? Get a book, Dorling Kindersley must do one and they are really good, and follow the instructions.
Good luck
Yes I can if I follow YouTube instructions
When my mum taught me I was 7 and she told me to say "in, round, over, out" to myself, so put the needle in put the wool round, hook it over and pull the loop out. That's no help at all I suspect
It probably will be once I practice more. What are the best type of needles and wool to start with?
Just buy ordinary grey metal needles, not too small and if possible a cotton mix in a lightish colour, black or dark colours are really difficult to see. Relax so that you don't pull the wool too tight and make something small, a scarf, a tie or even just a square.
Thanks for the tips "
Very welcome. |
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"To learn how to knit make me really uncool? "
Not at all. It's a good thing to learn. I taught myself to knit & crochet using you tube video's & blogs. Wasn't bothered if I was cool or not. & my kids loved me for it. They all got hats & blankets & loads of other stuff out of it. |
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"To learn how to knit make me really uncool?
Not at all. It's a good thing to learn. I taught myself to knit & crochet using you tube video's & blogs. Wasn't bothered if I was cool or not. & my kids loved me for it. They all got hats & blankets & loads of other stuff out of it. "
Which was easier to learn? Which do you prefer doing? |
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"Hope you don't mind me answering again. I prefer crochet, it's more portable and seems to grow more quickly. I find it easier.
No it's fine. Did you learn to knit first or crochet first? "
I learned to knit when I was 7 and crochet when I was 25 |
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"To learn how to knit make me really uncool?
only if you knit without sunglasses 
Is this better? I learn knit wearing these? "
oh yes definitely, now you stretchy and cool |
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"To learn how to knit make me really uncool?
only if you knit without sunglasses
Is this better? I learn knit wearing these?
oh yes definitely, now you stretchy and cool
Merci beaucoup monsieur  "
je t'en prie |
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"To learn how to knit make me really uncool?
only if you knit without sunglasses
Is this better? I learn knit wearing these?
oh yes definitely, now you stretchy and cool
Merci beaucoup monsieur
je t'en prie "
Bissous |
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"To learn how to knit make me really uncool?
only if you knit without sunglasses
Is this better? I learn knit wearing these?
oh yes definitely, now you stretchy and cool
Merci beaucoup monsieur
je t'en prie
Bissous "
Partout xx |
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"To learn how to knit make me really uncool?
only if you knit without sunglasses
Is this better? I learn knit wearing these?
oh yes definitely, now you stretchy and cool
Merci beaucoup monsieur
je t'en prie
Bissous
Partout xx"
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"To learn how to knit make me really uncool? "
yes,, unless you're thinking of knitting hats for cats,,
check out the book (cats in hats 30 knit and crochet hat patterns for your kitty)
if so that makes you super cool |
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"To learn how to knit make me really uncool?
yes,, unless you're thinking of knitting hats for cats,,
check out the book (cats in hats 30 knit and crochet hat patterns for your kitty)
if so that makes you super cool "
Sounds like a good book |
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"To learn how to knit make me really uncool?
Not at all. It's a good thing to learn. I taught myself to knit & crochet using you tube video's & blogs. Wasn't bothered if I was cool or not. & my kids loved me for it. They all got hats & blankets & loads of other stuff out of it.
Which was easier to learn? Which do you prefer doing? "
For me I found Crocheting easier to learn. I get a bit muddled with knitting patterns but can read a crochet one no problem. X |
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I think it's a great idea and you should learn to knit or indeed any other crafts if you have an interest in it.
My nan and then my mum taught me to knit and I have knitted jumpers in the past. I remember my big red fluffy jumper because I wanted to look like Robert Smith.
I also sew and make clothes, mainly 50s style circle skirts and dresses, the fabrics you can get are amazing. It is lovely to be able to create something unique. |
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"Knitting and other traditional hobbies has been very "in" for a few years.
I learnt to knit as a child but stopped in later years
Ive tried teaching myself before and I can do a row but I can't start the next one
Me too i started learning forever ago i can sew though
I can't sew either
Its a lot easier
I don't want easy lol. I want a challenge lol"
Just pick more challenging projects |
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"Knitting and other traditional hobbies has been very "in" for a few years.
I learnt to knit as a child but stopped in later years
Ive tried teaching myself before and I can do a row but I can't start the next one
Me too i started learning forever ago i can sew though
I can't sew either
Its a lot easier
I don't want easy lol. I want a challenge lol
Just pick more challenging projects "
I try to |
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