I Knit, Therefore I Am.
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This is my knitting blog. Enjoy! :)
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Photo reblogged from Yarn and Koopa shells
Patterns I Like:
Paper Dolls
This pretty knitted tee, with a string of paper dolls dancing around the yoke, also features neat finishing details like corrugated rib and i-cord edging.
The pattern comes in 10 sizes, from child’s 24 inch chest to woman’s 44 inch bust.You will need approximately 1(375); 2(450); 3(500); 4(625); 5(750); 6(875); 7(1000); 8(1050); 9(1125); 10(1200) yards of 4 ply / fingering weight yarn in the main colour; 150-250 yards of the first contrasting colour, and less than 100 yards of the second contrasting colour.
Cute pattern!
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So, I just got back from this event at my school where each sport/club had a table and ALL the tiny 8th graders showed up to register for activities they wanted to join. I was at the knitting club table and I was super excited to meet incoming high schoolers who were interested in knitting. We even brought our completed knitted projects to advertise.
….Anddddd one person signed up for knitting club. One.
Sigh.
Why don’t people understand how AMAZING AND AWESOME AND MIND-BLOWING knitting is? EVERYONE should want to learn how to make beautiful fabric using their own two hands!
Again, sigh.
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Camera’s working again! Phew.
This is one of the fingerless mitts I recently made. First finished project of 2012! The yarn is a cashmere blend, so it is reallyyyyy soft.
I love how the garter stitch is sideways so it almost looks like ribbing. Really interesting construction. This was my first time doing a three-needle bind-off—cool stuff!
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Well, at least when it doesn’t do what I want it to do.
I haven’t posted much the past week or so because my camera is not working. BUT, I have pictures of things I need to show you guys! I made a pair of fingerless gloves and I’m currently working on a frilly scarf. And I’m about to start my sweater. I also got a bunch of really pretty yarn that needs to be posted.
Once I figure out why my camera is being pissy I will post more pictures.
FRUSTRATION.
I feel that these are appropriate.
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My parents got me a set of interchangeable circular needles for my birthday.
LET THE KNITTING OF ALL THINGS CIRCULAR COMMENCE.
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New project! I’m making a frilly (but not too frilly) scarf using a skein of Patons Lace that I picked up as a birthday present to myself. I’m using the Helix Scarf pattern that’s shown on the cover of Jane Austen Knits. I love how it’s looking so far and I looooove this yarn.
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Finished this hat a few days ago. It’s too big, but whatever, it keeps my head warm! And since I found out I was accepted to University of Minnesota’s honors program, I may be needing MANY knitted hats to help me survive those harsh Minnesota winters. :)
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Photo reblogged from Devil's holiday
Had to reblog since I just watched a part of “The Notebook.”
(Source: partypoison)
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Hi! It's Jane! Hi!
Asked by robespierrethe
Jane! Hi! Sorry, I died for a few days there…
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I just realized where the 23 in your url comes from. It's Sara, btw.
Asked by Anonymous
Yeah, it’s the only number other than my birthday that I can actually remember. It’s a good number! ;)
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…is pretty interesting. And adorable.
As of now, he knows how to cast on and do the knit stitch. But his knitting style is really hilarious because he’s like “I’m a manly man and I will use ALL OF MY MUSCLES when I knit!”
And then the stitches are so tight on the needles that they won’t budge when I try to move them.
Aww, I love that boy.
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i would love how to learn to knit. do you have any pointers? [=
Asked by thelifeofpam
Hi!
It’s great that you want to learn how to knit—I find it to be so fun and relaxing. First, you want to figure out what your learning style is. If you like to see things in writing and learn best that way, then you can visit your local library and check out some knitting how-to books. In my opinion, the disadvantage of learning from a book is that you can’t see just how fluid knitting is; rather, you’re shown a bunch of steps that, to me, are confusing. But again, this could totally be the learning style that works for you.
I’m a visual learner so I use Youtube frequently when I need to know how to do something knitting-related. I’ve seen a lot of knitting videos for beginners, so I would highly recommend that as a resource. You’ll first need to learn how to cast on, how to do the knit stitch, and how to do the purl stitch.
Finally, if you know anyone who knits, like a friend or family member, ask them for some tips! My mom knit my baby blanket when I was born, so naturally I asked her for help when I first learned how to knit.
You’ll also need some simple patterns to get started, so I would encourage you to make an account on www.ravelry.com, which is literally the best knitting website IN THE WORLD. It has TONS of patterns to choose from, many of which are totally free.
Good luck beginning your knitting journey! :)
