New Knitters

ServingGrace · 10-30-2016, 04:56 PM

My daughter and I have just started knitting. I would like us to both start a project with the goal of making Christmas presents. What would a simple first project be when all we know how to do is knit stitch, purl, decrease a row and increase a row. We still need to learn how to bind off but I think it would be nice if we could get started on a project soon. I think socks or a hat would be too hard, but a scarf too easy. We only have straight needles and I think those both use circular ones. Any suggestions are appreciated

Kiara.I · 10-30-2016, 07:26 PM

Hats tend to be pretty easy, far easier than socks. You could also try a cowl, maybe.

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Mother of Sons · 10-30-2016, 09:51 PM

Almost of all of my knitting involves no more than the basics. Arm or leg warmers would be easy. Also there are lots of easy knit toys. Small purses or book covers etc. Ravelry.com is a good resource.

ServingGrace · 10-31-2016, 03:17 AM

I like the idea of a small purse. I think I need to read more about hats, as I thought circular needles were needed. Thanks for the link, I will check it out.

knitlove · 10-31-2016, 04:50 AM

I also think you could knit a hat. You can do them on straight needles and then seam up the side.

Saoirse · 11-04-2016, 05:27 AM

Knitted lace ball. Although using size 0 needles and such fine thread, it may be difficult to get used to at first. But the pattern is easy and predictable and just repeats over and over. I've made a ton of them as Christmas gifts.

Headbands are fun because there are so many patterns out there you can use. I've made balls for babies/toddlers.

Scarves can be fun if you find an interesting pattern and don't just stick to garter stitch.

knittinghelp.com is one of my favorite places for how-to videos. I had a person IRL teach me to cast on and do the knit stitch. Everything else I've pretty much figured out using those videos and youtube.

ServingGrace · 11-08-2016, 04:52 PM

I found a really simple pattern fosocks that uses two needles and darns a seam. It mightn't be real socks, but I am sure feeling accomplished the closer I get to the toe. My daughter is even working on her own sock! I hope between the two of us we come up with a pair soon.

10-30-2016, 04:56 PM	#1
ServingGrace Rose Blossom Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 208	New Knitters My daughter and I have just started knitting. I would like us to both start a project with the goal of making Christmas presents. What would a simple first project be when all we know how to do is knit stitch, purl, decrease a row and increase a row. We still need to learn how to bind off but I think it would be nice if we could get started on a project soon. I think socks or a hat would be too hard, but a scarf too easy. We only have straight needles and I think those both use circular ones. Any suggestions are appreciated

10-30-2016, 07:26 PM	#2
Kiara.I Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Pacific South-West. You know, north of the Pacific North-West Posts: 12,922	Re: New Knitters Hats tend to be pretty easy, far easier than socks. You could also try a cowl, maybe. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk __________________ ENTP fits me to a T, though it took me forever to figure it out! DYT Type 3, Enn. Type 1 (hold that thought...enneagram crisis...might be a 7!) Sparks (9) ; Spitfire (8); Sprite (4.5)

10-30-2016, 09:51 PM	#3
Mother of Sons Rose Garden My kid shoots laser beams from his hands Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 21,900	Re: New Knitters Almost of all of my knitting involves no more than the basics. Arm or leg warmers would be easy. Also there are lots of easy knit toys. Small purses or book covers etc. Ravelry.com is a good resource.

10-31-2016, 03:17 AM	#4
ServingGrace Rose Blossom Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 208	Re: New Knitters I like the idea of a small purse. I think I need to read more about hats, as I thought circular needles were needed. Thanks for the link, I will check it out.

10-31-2016, 04:50 AM	#5
knitlove Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle area Posts: 21,260	Re: New Knitters I also think you could knit a hat. You can do them on straight needles and then seam up the side. __________________ Wife to a wonderful DH for 19 years. Momma to my 29 weeker Early Bird who is thirteen and my little Wiggle Worm born 33 weeks who is nine. How do I have a teenager?! I don't feel ready for this.

11-04-2016, 05:27 AM	#6
Saoirse Rose Garden Coming out into the Light! Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,307	Re: New Knitters Knitted lace ball. Although using size 0 needles and such fine thread, it may be difficult to get used to at first. But the pattern is easy and predictable and just repeats over and over. I've made a ton of them as Christmas gifts. Headbands are fun because there are so many patterns out there you can use. I've made balls for babies/toddlers. Scarves can be fun if you find an interesting pattern and don't just stick to garter stitch. knittinghelp.com is one of my favorite places for how-to videos. I had a person IRL teach me to cast on and do the knit stitch. Everything else I've pretty much figured out using those videos and youtube. __________________ Pam - MOM to three amazing kids!!! "A victim lives in fear. A Survivor endures. A victim is weak and powerless, paying for what was not her doing. A Survivor has grown strong because she knows the price is not hers to pay, the sin is not hers to atone." - unknown Alis volat propriis SingleFabulousMamas unite!

11-08-2016, 04:52 PM	#7
ServingGrace Rose Blossom Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 208	Re: New Knitters I found a really simple pattern fosocks that uses two needles and darns a seam. It mightn't be real socks, but I am sure feeling accomplished the closer I get to the toe. My daughter is even working on her own sock! I hope between the two of us we come up with a pair soon.

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