~ The KnitWits ~

[tracysthings]

Tracy- good for your daughter ! How old is she ?

 

She is 10 years old, well, supposed to be. She seems to forget her age sometimes.

[econ-nerd]

I can't use the circular needles because I hold my needles goofy-like. I anchor the left hand needle into the crook of my hip to hold it stationary and knit off that needle onto the right hand needle. So basically I am only moving my right hand. (works for me - sort-of ) I also use the continental method. My sister knits the same way (and is much better at knitting than I am - although that is not a big challenge )

[judianne]

I can't use the circular needles because I hold my needles goofy-like. I anchor the left hand needle into the crook of my hip to hold it stationary and knit off that needle onto the right hand needle. So basically I am only moving my right hand. (works for me - sort-of ) I also use the continental method. My sister knits the same way (and is much better at knitting than I am - although that is not a big challenge )

A lady at my WW meeting who is a fantastic knitter does it the same way! She makes lots of graph patterns....sweaters and ghans.

[tigermom]

OMG some one else that's knits like I do.... I have never seen anyone else hold needles like I do. My grandmother used to say I looked like I was jacking up a car with my right hand!! I have tried to hold the needles the right way but then I drop stitches. I knit very slow so I always prefered crochet. Plus don't laugh but I can't stop in the middle of a row. If I do I don't remember which way I was going!! I know it's sounds stupid. So if you call me leave a message...I'll call you back when I finish the row!!!!!

[Gardener]

I went and checked out the video that Darski posted back on page 2, and to my surprise, found that that was the lady that owns the LYS nearby. I found these videos very helpful too:

http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/learn-to-knit

 

I have mastered casting on and off, and I can knit continental, but I am so slow and awkward. Its going to take a lot of practice. There won't be any big projects coming off my needles any time soon!

 

Donna, your washcloth looks good. The pattern looks pretty.

[econ-nerd]

OMG some one else that's knits like I do.... I have never seen anyone else hold needles like I do. My grandmother used to say I looked like I was jacking up a car with my right hand!! I have tried to hold the needles the right way but then I drop stitches. I knit very slow so I always prefered crochet. Plus don't laugh but I can't stop in the middle of a row. If I do I don't remember which way I was going!! I know it's sounds stupid. So if you call me leave a message...I'll call you back when I finish the row!!!!!

 

I'm not the only one who also has to finish a row before I can stop Whenever I try keeping both needles up in the air I feel like a chicken trying to get into flight Just doesn't work This way works for me and I am happy to know I am not the only one (besides my sisiter who can knit circles around me!)

[andrea2006]

Deb, dont feel bad I finish either a whole row or a section before I put it down as well so I dont get lost.

 

I normally buy the shorter size needles unless im doing something big cuz they are easier for me to hold onto. I tried over the summer to make socks using dpns talk about ackward, I have a hard time usning the 4 needles and then I couldnt put it down til I finished cuz I would forget totally where I was lol.

[Misa]

Evening ladies

 

Well, I shoulda waited til after reading all the posts before I went shopping But I did okay I think. Got 3 pair but they're the long ones because the time before that I did knit I did the holding the one toward my hip but actually mine was more under my arm Anyway....got sizes 10, 10 1/2 and 13....had to get the 10 1/2 because they were a pretty color Didn't even know they came in half sizes.

 

But after dinner I might give it a whirl!

[tracysthings]

I looked at the video too, but I don't knit either of those ways! My cousin always has long needles and tucks them under her arms (near her elbows) against her sides when she knits.

[JulieKay]

Karen- nothing wrong with doing it that way-- whatever works for you is just fine !

[JulieKay]

ok, guys- here's what I have so far- can't get a closeup and get the whole strip in the photo- but it's about 30 inches long. I tried getting a closeup shot, but my camera doesnt have a zoom, so this is the best I could do -

 

 

[QueenOfCrochet]

Great job Julie.

 

After Christmas I really have to work on this because mine is really loose. I can't get it tighter to save my life. And now that I put it down for like ummm.....6 months or maybe longer I don't even know how to get it on the dang needles.

[Misa]

Okay think I have the hang of this again Something did dawn on me this time around though...I crochet left handed but I knit right handed...can't figure that one out

 

Julie - Your strip looks great! So nice and neat

[Tia]

For those looking for knitting needles, you might want to check out Ebay. I got a huge SET of about 30 needles for $15 that included shipping. Much cheaper per-needle than buying at the store.

 

I just did the same thing!!! I bet I bought from the same seller you did...only I got about three sets...two sets of circulars (different lengths) and a set of straights (didn't win the double pointed ones I wanted ). And I got three LARGE crochet hooks ...all of bamboo...what a deal!! Still waiting for it to all arrive.

 

I was thrilled to see this thread...I know how to knit and purl (really slowly) and that's it...can't remember how I casted on and still don't know how to cast I off. I started a scarf MONTHS ago and am probably only a third of the way finished. It is so much slower than crocheting.

 

So I'm all for learning more from you tube...thanks for the links!

[slicer]

For you gals that are worried about ONLY knowing how to knit and purl, I've got some news for ya. That's all knitting is! There are a couple other things that are nice to know, like slipping stitches, Knitting 2 together, but they're all fairly easy once you can knit and purl.

 

I REALLY want to start another knitting project. I find it to be challenging, crochet gets boring sometimes (lately). For some reason I haven't really been inspired by my crochet projects, but probably because the projects I'm working on have been WIPs for months. I need to get them finished!

[sewnsew]

Julie your strip looks great. I really like that color.

 

I don't know how I knit. I hold one still but it's in the air with the other. I think it looks alot like in the videos since that's what I was trying to copy.

 

I did get myself a present from Santa to me. A set of Bamboo size 25 needles. So after Christmas I will get to try making my scarf. They are very pretty too. I figure since it's for my stocking I should treat myself with something pretty.

[judianne]

I did get myself a present from Santa to me. A set of Bamboo size 25 needles. So after Christmas I will get to try making my scarf. They are very pretty too. I figure since it's for my stocking I should treat myself with something pretty.

Sounds good to me:D:D

[judianne]

no knitting yet - maybe today since I'm staying inside where it's warm and there are no gale-force winds!!

My knitting bag did make it downstairs from my closet and is now in my yarn nest:D

[sewnsew]

no knitting yet - maybe today since I'm staying inside where it's warm and there are no gale-force winds!!

My knitting bag did make it downstairs from my closet and is now in my yarn nest:D

That sounds like good progress. I hope you stay warm. It's cold here too. Good crocheting/knitting weather

[Minerva76]

...I crochet left handed but I knit right handed...can't figure that one out

 

 

I'm just the opposite...I crochet right-handed, and knit left. Go figure!

[Misa]

I'm just the opposite...I crochet right-handed, and knit left. Go figure!

 

 

Isn't that just the oddest thing? Guess it's just one of those weird mysteries the universe throws out to keep things interesting

[JulieKay]

Hi ladies

I just realized I havent checked into the ville at all today-- good grief ,the world must be ending ! I never thought that would happen !

Sam is home on vacation and Cam is here, so it kinda throws everything off kilter, you know ?

Anyhow, thanks for the comments, and welcome to the new ladies who signed in.

Tab- maybe your needles are too big or yarn too thin-- I'm not real good at matching them up, like with crochet, you know if you use baby yarn, you need like an F or G hook... etc ?

Well, I don't know how knitting needles match the size of the yarn . I think I knit kinda loose too, so try to use either a thicker yarn or smaller needles .

 

Judy- you made progress bringing your bag down to sit by your chair !

 

Cara- sounds like you got you some good needles --and for those who knit with one hand and crochet with anohter-- I do both Right handed, but whatever works for you is fine.

 

Donna- good for you, getting you a gift from you -- I do that ,too .

[Island Girl]

Okay, here's my two cents. When I knit continental, I hold my yarn the same way I do for crochet. I make my right hand needle do all the work and I can go alittle fast. Though I have a few long straight knitting needles given to me, I prefer to use circular needles. Cause then you don't have the weight of everything on the sides if you used straights. And less strain on your hands. Am I making sense? Anyway, knitting is like crochet, find the way that works for you and go for it.

[judianne]

Great tips, Pat...

No knitting today - but I am determined...I will get to it!

 

'nite all....

[sewnsew]

Pat that's how I do it too. I hold my yarn just like when I crochet. I've tried all the ways they showed to hold your yarn and none of them felt right. I didn't even think of circular needles for that reason though. That's a good idea.