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New Knitting Thread (And spinning) (And crochet too I guess)
Lines:
There are patterns out there that don't have to be knit in the round. I would recommend learning the mattress stitch if you do not already know how to do so, though.
pen:
Ya know, I've only looked in this thread maybe once before, but wow, you guys make some neat stuff! When I think of knitting, I think of the hideous sweaters that my grandmother used to give me for christmas that I never wore, but you have shown me the light! haha Maybe I'll pick this up at some point, but tell me... is this an expensive hobby?
celticgeek:
All hobbies are expensive if approached correctly. However, knitting is not one of the most expensive.
bluerobin427:
Woohoo just got my invite for Ravelry. I'm on as bluerobin427 there too. I'm noticing an interesting trend with science people who are also knitters/crocheters. Anyway, I'm happy to be part of that trend! Now... off to do science then look up some knitting patterns to get my feet wet again.
Also, it seems to me that knitting can be pretty cheap (and you can get pretty good quality stuff for cheap if you have a good source), but it can also get quite pricey if you go for high end materials (like most other hobbies).
Eris:
I acquired a book of stitches and pattern that was my mother's but she probably hasn't looked at in years. I'm not that confident a knitter, so I figure doing little swatches of the different stitches will be a good way to start.
Here we have "Landsdowne's Knitting: A Illustrated pocket guide to over 90 beautiful patterns"
You can tell it was first published in the 70's cant you?
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