I want to be a stereotype!

princesspoet · 04-10-2014, 12:59 AM

Knitting preggo lady!

The thing is I can't knit! I tried but I can't understand any books or YouTube vids I am clueless. Can someone help?

flowermama · 04-10-2014, 02:12 AM

Oh, I wish I could come visit you with my daughters, and they could help you learn! lol I know that's not helpful.

I do truly wish we could, though.

I think it's great you want to knit! I bet someone here will have good ideas for you. I'm just a newbie, but knitting is fun.

princesspoet · 04-10-2014, 03:01 AM

That would be neat. Seems everyone has a piece of the puzzle I just can't get my head around! I tried crochet but ended up either a very long string coz I couldn't figure out how to get to the next line

Marrae · 04-10-2014, 03:06 AM

I can knit a bit but not crochet. Maybe we should meet up for 'knowledge exchange', lol!

houseforjoy · 04-10-2014, 07:07 AM

can you find someone irl who knits? many librarys have knitting classes too. it did help me to see it in person first, so that later when i watched the youtube videos they made more sense to me.

Earthmummy07 · 04-10-2014, 07:12 AM

If you have a wool shop locally, they often run, or know of, classes.

Some people find they learn better from books rather than videos. I do great with youtube but cant understand books

. The downside is that most of the youtube tutorials are from the US, so I crochet in American

which is fine, as most of the patterns I use are american too. It's just tricky when I'm talking to other UK crafters and they're all

or I'm using a pattern I picked up locally.

light of mine · 04-10-2014, 07:17 AM

I am trying to teach myself knitting too. I have found knittinghelp.com very useful. I've tried a few books, but I do better with the videos. Something that helps me is watching lots of different videos if I am having trouble seeing something, I just go to youtube and type in what I am having trouble with and see what pops up.

I am still a big newbie, but I am having fun making dishcloths and practicing stitches.

houseforjoy · 04-10-2014, 07:24 AM

here are links to knitting help. they were are usually my go to videos, so maybe these will help?

Getting started for beginners set of videos

Ramee151 · 04-10-2014, 07:36 AM

I'm a crochet-er...and guessing you are from some of the other comments...

I'm utterly flabbergasted at knitting. I've been told that it can be hard to do both (but that could just be people be kind to my difficulties

)

I've found a ton of cute baby patterns in crochet--I'd be happy to share some if that would be helpful

Wonder Woman · 04-10-2014, 07:50 AM

*rubs hands together, chortles* Another soon-to-be-knitter!!!

Seriously, I love knittinghelp.com - but another great resource that I stumbled across is http://knitfreedom.com/learn-to-knit

Liat makes very clear, very easy-to-follow videos - this is her career, so they aren't all free, but the learn-to-knit one is.

light of mine · 04-10-2014, 07:57 AM

If you have crocheted before, you definitely should try knitting continental-style (left hand holds the yarn instead of right). It seems way more natural to me since that is the way I normally hold the yarn for crochet, made it a lot easier. I think the first battle of knitting is just getting the coordination down for it which IME takes some practice.

princesspoet · 04-10-2014, 12:28 PM

Me a crotchet-er

a failed one?

Continental style would that be European? If so that suits me perfectly.

Thank you all for the resources and encouragement now to find where I stashed my needles!

Ramee151 · 04-10-2014, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by princesspoet

Me a crotchet-er

a failed one?

Continental style would that be European? If so that suits me perfectly.

Thank you all for the resources and encouragement now to find where I stashed my needles!

Sorry I misunderstood

katiekind · 04-10-2014, 03:08 PM

You can do it, you can do it!!!

(We are all such enablers!)

CelticJourney · 04-13-2014, 02:21 PM

When I learned I did two things - went to my local yarn store and got irl help AND got a kids book on knitting....it was just my speed.

It's been nice to go into the store and get help with projects as the years have gone by.

04-10-2014, 12:59 AM	#1
princesspoet Rose Trellis Soft kitty/ warm kitty/little ball of fur/happy kitty/sleepy kitty / purr purr purr :-) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Isle of Wight, UK Posts: 1,949	I want to be a stereotype! Knitting preggo lady! The thing is I can't knit! I tried but I can't understand any books or YouTube vids I am clueless. Can someone help? __________________ Lucy In love & in life with my sixth form sweetheart Mum to 8.5 year old DS1 ~ E 5 year old DS2 ~ L Currently growing ~ a girl due in June

04-10-2014, 02:12 AM	#2
flowermama Owner/Founder of GCM Administrator Run with endurance the race that is set before you. . . Heb. 12:1 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 30,571	Re: I want to be a stereotype! Oh, I wish I could come visit you with my daughters, and they could help you learn! lol I know that's not helpful. I do truly wish we could, though. I think it's great you want to knit! I bet someone here will have good ideas for you. I'm just a newbie, but knitting is fun. __________________ ~ Jeri Vegan mom to my vegan kiddos DD1 (24), DS1 (21), DD2 (18), and DS2 (15) And wife to my gentle DH for 26 years and counting Instagram: gentleveganrunner gentlechristianmothers

04-10-2014, 03:01 AM	#3
princesspoet Rose Trellis Soft kitty/ warm kitty/little ball of fur/happy kitty/sleepy kitty / purr purr purr :-) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Isle of Wight, UK Posts: 1,949	Re: I want to be a stereotype! That would be neat. Seems everyone has a piece of the puzzle I just can't get my head around! I tried crochet but ended up either a very long string coz I couldn't figure out how to get to the next line __________________ Lucy In love & in life with my sixth form sweetheart Mum to 8.5 year old DS1 ~ E 5 year old DS2 ~ L Currently growing ~ a girl due in June

04-10-2014, 03:06 AM	#4
Marrae Moderator in Tweens & Teens, Teens & Beyond, the Cookbook, Let's Talk, Drawing Closer, and Bible Study The presence of the Holy Spirit is the keystone of all our hopes Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: U K Posts: 10,647	Re: I want to be a stereotype! I can knit a bit but not crochet. Maybe we should meet up for 'knowledge exchange', lol! __________________ **~ Ruth * ~*** wife (dh A, ~ 33 ~ years) mother (dd G 29, ds D 25) And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8 : 28

04-10-2014, 07:07 AM	#5
houseforjoy Rose Garden trying to live like olaf "this is the best day of my life!... and quite possibly the last!" Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: in the sunshine with my own personal flurry Posts: 9,563	Re: I want to be a stereotype! can you find someone irl who knits? many librarys have knitting classes too. it did help me to see it in person first, so that later when i watched the youtube videos they made more sense to me. __________________ Amanda, ENFJ Mommy to my bounty: ds 13 years, dd 12 years, dd 9 years , dd 6 and ds 4 Psalm 13 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day?....because I am shaken. 5 But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. 6 I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.

04-10-2014, 07:12 AM	#6
Earthmummy07 Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 8,586	Re: I want to be a stereotype! If you have a wool shop locally, they often run, or know of, classes. Some people find they learn better from books rather than videos. I do great with youtube but cant understand books . The downside is that most of the youtube tutorials are from the US, so I crochet in American which is fine, as most of the patterns I use are american too. It's just tricky when I'm talking to other UK crafters and they're all or I'm using a pattern I picked up locally.

04-10-2014, 07:17 AM	#7
light of mine Rose Trellis Baby smooches Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN Posts: 2,546	Re: I want to be a stereotype! I am trying to teach myself knitting too. I have found knittinghelp.com very useful. I've tried a few books, but I do better with the videos. Something that helps me is watching lots of different videos if I am having trouble seeing something, I just go to youtube and type in what I am having trouble with and see what pops up. I am still a big newbie, but I am having fun making dishcloths and practicing stitches. __________________ ~Christina, WAHM, Devoted wife to my wonderful DH 2001, Loving mother to DD Cola 01/06 and DS Q-man 03/08, DD Nutter 'Butter 12/2010, and new DD babybear 11/13

04-10-2014, 07:24 AM	#8
houseforjoy Rose Garden trying to live like olaf "this is the best day of my life!... and quite possibly the last!" Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: in the sunshine with my own personal flurry Posts: 9,563	Re: I want to be a stereotype! here are links to knitting help. they were are usually my go to videos, so maybe these will help? Getting started for beginners set of videos __________________ Amanda, ENFJ Mommy to my bounty: ds 13 years, dd 12 years, dd 9 years , dd 6 and ds 4 Psalm 13 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day?....because I am shaken. 5 But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. 6 I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.

04-10-2014, 07:36 AM	#9
Ramee151 Rose Blossom Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: South-Central, Wisconsin Posts: 240	Re: I want to be a stereotype! I'm a crochet-er...and guessing you are from some of the other comments... I'm utterly flabbergasted at knitting. I've been told that it can be hard to do both (but that could just be people be kind to my difficulties ) I've found a ton of cute baby patterns in crochet--I'd be happy to share some if that would be helpful __________________ Married my Hubbins: July 11, 2008 Good-bye Emma Josephine: May 1, 2012 Became a Momma (Miss F): August, 2012

04-10-2014, 07:50 AM	#10
Wonder Woman Deactivated Yep. I'm a 3. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 19,140	Re: I want to be a stereotype! rubs hands together, chortles Another soon-to-be-knitter!!! Seriously, I love knittinghelp.com - but another great resource that I stumbled across is http://knitfreedom.com/learn-to-knit Liat makes very clear, very easy-to-follow videos - this is her career, so they aren't all free, but the learn-to-knit one is.

04-10-2014, 07:57 AM	#11
light of mine Rose Trellis Baby smooches Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN Posts: 2,546	Re: I want to be a stereotype! If you have crocheted before, you definitely should try knitting continental-style (left hand holds the yarn instead of right). It seems way more natural to me since that is the way I normally hold the yarn for crochet, made it a lot easier. I think the first battle of knitting is just getting the coordination down for it which IME takes some practice. __________________ ~Christina, WAHM, Devoted wife to my wonderful DH 2001, Loving mother to DD Cola 01/06 and DS Q-man 03/08, DD Nutter 'Butter 12/2010, and new DD babybear 11/13

04-10-2014, 12:28 PM	#12
princesspoet Rose Trellis Soft kitty/ warm kitty/little ball of fur/happy kitty/sleepy kitty / purr purr purr :-) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Isle of Wight, UK Posts: 1,949	Re: I want to be a stereotype! Me a crotchet-er a failed one? Continental style would that be European? If so that suits me perfectly. Thank you all for the resources and encouragement now to find where I stashed my needles! __________________ Lucy In love & in life with my sixth form sweetheart Mum to 8.5 year old DS1 ~ E 5 year old DS2 ~ L Currently growing ~ a girl due in June

04-10-2014, 03:08 PM	#14
katiekind Deactivated Peace be with you. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the sweet sunny south Posts: 15,346	Re: I want to be a stereotype! You can do it, you can do it!!! (We are all such enablers!)

04-13-2014, 02:21 PM	#15
CelticJourney Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 34,565	Re: I want to be a stereotype! When I learned I did two things - went to my local yarn store and got irl help AND got a kids book on knitting....it was just my speed. It's been nice to go into the store and get help with projects as the years have gone by. __________________ Elizabeth "Truth without love is divisive and hurtful & love without truth is anemic"--Pastor Estep Arise, cry out in the night...pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord; Lift up your hands to him for the lives of your children..; Lamentations 2:19

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