OKAY! I've just finished seeing some gorgeous knitting creations and have been won over! Actually, Angoraknitter has been knitting some of the most darling dresses for a while. So I would like to learn how to knit and need to know where to start!
I already know how to crochet pretty good. I can follow any kind of crochet pattern. The problem with crocheting is that it just looks soooo homemade. It doesn't have that polished look like knitting. I tried learning a few years ago but then started homeschooling for the first time. I'm ready to start again. Any pointers??
And what's the difference between buying yarn at the store or ordering it? Is there something wrong with Walmart yarn??
I'll be anxiously waiting a reply!!
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I don't knit, either, but I have noticed that the more inexpensive Walmart yarns tend to untwist as you work with them. However, I got the girls some really nice, soft, bright ones for Christmas last year that are just lovely. Some things are good, and some aren't.
The problem with walmart is the type of yarn they sell. In fact it's hard to find "acceptable" comfortable yarn in most typical stores these days. It's what the yarn is made of that makes the difference. The only thing at Walmart I'll consider working with is the Peaches and Cream Cotton yarn.
Acrylic is not comfy, though it's cheap, so worth making some practice things with. I find that my fingers hate the feel of working with it and thus I've been trying to weed out all sources of acrylic yarns in my house. It makes a good school project yarn and that's about it.
I'm real keen on wool yarns and elastisized cotton. Cotton is great for warm weather garmets, where as wool is wonderful for sweaters, ect. Of course I'm also a hugh fan of Angora, Alpaca, cashmere, and the blends, ect.
After you select your media, you've got to select the weight or yarn thickness that would be appropriate to your project. So you have Bulk, Worsted, sport, fingering, and fine. The yarn for the dresses I've been making is a sport weight. When I made an aran knit sweater I used Worsted weight. I've yet to delve into bulk as that simply doesn't interest me...and I don't live in Alaska, lol.
Yes, I'm a knitting snob. My Maternal Grandma crochet in front of me all the time and I could have cared less, never bothered to pay much attention. But I spent two weeks with my Paternal Grandma who knitted and I was hooked. She taught me how to make slippers...and from then on I was self taught. It's helpful to have someone show you the stitch, purl, cast on, bind off, increase, and decrease stitch...(or figure it out yourself) and from there the world is your oyster!
I once ran across a sight that had some videos showing some of this stuff. So If I can recall it I'll send you those links. But the important thing to remember is that often each knitter has his or her own way of doing things. So the process of knitting doesn't always look the same. I might also try and picture myself doing these things...give me a few days.
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