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Right so what will i need for knitting?
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I have measuring tapes etc
But how do you choose a needle size?
And how much wool etc!?
I may have to give this a go soon ;0>
But how do you choose a needle size?
And how much wool etc!?
I may have to give this a go soon ;0>
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Just start basic and get the knack first before trying anything too adventurous, a cardi is a big challenge.
You can get cheap wool from Wilkinsons if you have one up there? Good for practicing getting the casting on and stitches and tension right then casting off. Large plastic needles are good to start off and a thicker wool but look for one which isn't too strandy so you have a clear stitch to get under (if that makes sense). The larger needles will space the stitches more to make them easier to see at first. I started with a chunky plastic pair of needles.
Start with something narrow so you don't have to cast too much wool onto the needles so your lines are shorter and easier for practice (and you don't have to shove much wool around the needles and such). Little squares are a good idea as you can check your progress as it's easier to see with a square how straight things look :)
You could then link them together into a cushion cover or something like that.
You can get cheap wool from Wilkinsons if you have one up there? Good for practicing getting the casting on and stitches and tension right then casting off. Large plastic needles are good to start off and a thicker wool but look for one which isn't too strandy so you have a clear stitch to get under (if that makes sense). The larger needles will space the stitches more to make them easier to see at first. I started with a chunky plastic pair of needles.
Start with something narrow so you don't have to cast too much wool onto the needles so your lines are shorter and easier for practice (and you don't have to shove much wool around the needles and such). Little squares are a good idea as you can check your progress as it's easier to see with a square how straight things look :)
You could then link them together into a cushion cover or something like that.
Wow, that found fab Erin!
Tension is what you might be experiencing a lot of in the near future haha! Just kidding, you'll get the hang of it and before you know it you will be knitting and purling away without even thinking about it.
It's the taughtness of the stitches and consistency to make them all the same. Think, if you are knitting a square and knit some stitches tighter than others, it'll end up wonky :)
(psst...if it does, just maintain it was meant to be abstract all along! ;))
Tension is what you might be experiencing a lot of in the near future haha! Just kidding, you'll get the hang of it and before you know it you will be knitting and purling away without even thinking about it.
It's the taughtness of the stitches and consistency to make them all the same. Think, if you are knitting a square and knit some stitches tighter than others, it'll end up wonky :)
(psst...if it does, just maintain it was meant to be abstract all along! ;))
Just concentrate on getting the basic casting on and stitches right first then when you've cracked that try and make sure each stitch is done in the same way - basically pull loop each one no looser/tighter than the the others - you will get into a rhythm with it though once you crack basic stitches and you will be able to see any tension problems once you've got a bit knitted if it don't look all nice and neat and straight.
Don't worry about that at first though.
Don't worry about that at first though.
This is a brilliant site,
http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/. I use it regularly for free knitting patterns. It also has tutorials. Try also You Tube for knitting tutorials.
http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/. I use it regularly for free knitting patterns. It also has tutorials. Try also You Tube for knitting tutorials.
I tried to teach my daughter to knit, just a simple scarf to practice on, somehow with each row she knitted she managed to increase and ended up with almost the double amount needed. The wool she used was not plain (knobbly)and she had a problem seeing the stitches properly.We purchased some chunky wool and large needles , finally got the hang of it, but never finish the scarf. She is now making jewellery but like your dog , her cat likes the attention. Making progress difficult. Keep at it! you will get the hang of it, keep it simple to start with and if you get frustrated , best to put it down and have a break :o)
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