~ The KnitWits ~

[Cheeria]

Christi-- we'd love to see photos of your socks, either when they are done or as they progress. They ARE on my "gotta learn this " list .

 

I second that, knitted socks are so pretty and I just love looking at all the pretty color sock yarn on line. I must learn how to knit socks, I just must learn it. It is on my to do list for the new year that and learning filet crochet.

[goofy]

CDbear~what pattern are you using? Is it easy to knit socks? I have been so tempted to try but am intimidated to use three or more needles.

[busy-bee-lmt]

Christi, your socks are beautiful and beautifully made! Way to go, Gal!!!

[CDBear]

Thanks Busy Bee!!!

 

I'm using Knitting Pure and Simple's Beginner Sock pattern. They are available at most yarn shops, I think. Check out knittingpureandsimple.com - they have a list of yarn shops that carry their patterns!

[SheffnJerri]

Cara-Here's a link to the museum's website. In the spring (April, I think) there is a big quilt show that they hold down the street at the convention center. http://www.quiltmuseum.org/ Let me know if you ever decide to visit. I'll drive up and meet you. We could do lunch.

 

Christi-I love those socks!

[JulieKay]

Christi-thanks for sharing the photos-- nice job ! One of these days I'll get the equipment to try them myself -- that has gotta be a goal for this year .

 

Ann- I don't know about the other group -- although I thought it was one that you had to be a member in here for a certain length of time or maybe a certain number of posts, but I could be totally wrong. I know I'm in it, but rarely remember to go in there -- i spend all my time in this area .

 

I think we have enough ladies in here interested in learning the socks-- I do need to get hold of the easiest pattern possible and the right size and number of dpn's .. I'm game to try it, not saying I'll be able to do it, but I'll give it a shot .

[slicer]

Here's a really cool site on how to knit socks. I also hope to make socks soon. I'm working on another hat, and chris picked up some more yarn for 2 more. My brother saw me knitting one at the party today and now he wants one too!

 

http://www.royea.net/sock.html

[Yaviiniia Loenla Enath]

Can I be in this? I'm trying to get beyond scarves, and I just got a knitted dishcloths book that I'll be doing some things from.

[CDBear]

Can I be in this? I'm trying to get beyond scarves, and I just got a knitted dishcloths book that I'll be doing some things from.

 

Well, of course you can!!!! C'mon and have some fun with us!!!

[Shaylen]

This is really pretty and easy to make!!!

 

http://knitpicks.com/Sweet+Dreams+Throw_PD50578220.html

 

Go all the way to the bottom to get the free pattern.

[JulieKay]

Amy

It sounds like you are getting into the hat business now with others asking you to make them --good for you !

 

And thank you for the sock pattern-- when it said knitwit- I knew it was for me -- now to find the right needles and yarn .

 

Shay -thanks for the afghan pattern. i printed it off and it's very pretty .

 

Yaviiniia- sure, you are welcome, pull up a chair .

[econ-nerd]

Well my new sweater is coming along very slowly Yesterday I cast on my stitches and did one row. Today I will do another row I told you I was slow Actually I will hopefully do more than one row today. We have another snowstorm going through here and I am staying indoors instead of going out anywhere. I should get some other work done but will probably knit and crochet off and on all day I'll post a picture of my progress when there is enough to see something I find the first few rows slower going (especially with this particular pattern and needing to pay attention to K3, P3 ... Once I can see what the pattern looks like after a few rows I can quit counting every stitch (but still need to watch what I'm doing....)

[Misa]

Gotta look at it this way Karen...the one row you do today will be one more row closer to the last

[JulieKay]

Good for you Karen- at least you got a start on it-- the ribbing does take longer when you have to change between knit and purl so often .

[econ-nerd]

Alrighty twenty minutes and two rows later Just screaming along It is a summer sweater so I should get it done in time But I am enjoying it. The ribbing is slower but will get a bit quicker once I establish the pattern. The front and back pieces are all ribbing and the sleeves are stockingette.

[SheffnJerri]

Shay-That is a lovely afghan pattern. It too is going into the must do folder.

 

Karen-Two rows of ribbing in twenty minutes. Very speedy, indeed.

[wiz3283]

Good mornig everyone. I will be leaving you for a bit to finish a baby blanket I am testing and then I will rejoin you. My dishcloth actually turned out pretty good after I finished it. I will post a picture later if I can. I only have a few days to finish this blanket them I will be back soI can learn to purl next. See you soon.

[JulieKay]

Karen- well, if it's a summer sweater, then you should be right on track with it .

 

Tammy- we'll be here when you get back !

[yocs22]

Can I join too??

I just tought myself to knit about two weeks ago and I really like it! Right now I am making a preemie blanket, I don't know what I'm going to do with it yet, maybe donate it... It isn't anything great, just garter stitch, but I really like the way it's turning out. I'll post a picture later. I would LOVE to learn how to make socks, so if we have a CAL for those count me in I'm just a bit afraid:scared of the double pointed needles!!!

[econ-nerd]

Now if you all didn't think I was nuts yet here are two pictures I found online that I really want to learn how to make in the future. NOTE that I have NOT made these - I only dream of making these!!

 

This one is a free online pattern called Icelandic lace shawl. It looks amazing and maybe I might be able to tackle it on day (once I learn how to do lacey stitching)

 

This pattern comes from a book called "Three cornered and long shawls" (it is in Icelandic and includes an English translation) I'm putting this onto my birthday wish list (and if hubby doesn't get it for me I'll get it for me - though it's about $45)

 

 

My ancestors are Icelandic and my maternal grandmother used to do this type of knitting (and I want to learn!!!)

 

I think I may add this to my list of new year's resuolutions

[JulieKay]

Welcome Amy

Of course, you can join and we'd love to see the afghan you are making .

 

Karen-wow, those are gorgeous shawls-- you really are taking well to this knitting aren't you ?

[econ-nerd]

Karen-wow, those are gorgeous shawls-- you really are taking well to this knitting aren't you ?

 

I am taking to it. I don't like to see a pattern and not be able to think about doing it. I have been thinking about learning how to do lacey knitting and this is as good a time as any to learn Plus I am stuborn (hubby teases me that once I get an idea in my nut there is no knocking it out of there - this can be a good and a bad trait)

[laughlovehook]

Hey ladies!

 

I just have to join. I know the basics, but need to be more confident in my skills. My order from knit picks should be here soon, making supplies.

[JulieKay]

Karen-there's no such thing as being TOO stubborn. That is a trait that is highly under rated .

 

Meg- welcome aboard ! Good to have you in the knitwits !

[HappyBunny]

I would like to join in too! I have some knitting needles and the Stitch N Bitch knitting book but haven't taken the time to sit down and really learn to knit.

 

This will be fun!

 

Kim