Knitting Needles etc.

I’m interested in starting knitting, but before i make my decision, what all can you make?
I think I’ll buy a small starter kit, but, what will that help me make?
Anyway, can I make a purse, or a rug, or what? I know I could make a sweater… and a scarf. but that’s all. so please help! 10 points.

What I have on the needles right now:
1 afghan
2 scarves
3 pairs of socks (on one looooong circular needle)
1 shrug
1 pullover
1 cardigan

What’s in the "finished, awaiting final touches" bin:
3 baby hats
3 cardigans
2 baby afghans

In addition, I’ve knit rugs, market bags, bed socks, pillow covers, and all manner of things over the years that I’ve completely forgotten about. Knitting is a versatile craft.

If you like purses, there are numerous different ways you can satisfy your handbag craving from beaded evening bags to felted wool bags and backpacks. Some people specialize and knit ONLY purses.

See Knitting Pattern Central for a treasure-trove of patterns and ideas: http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory.php

Morehouse Farm is a company that sells knitting patterns and kits. I have bought a pattern for a scarf and mittens. Me being dumb, forgot to look up that piece of information!!

So Do any knitters know if they send their patterns by mail or email?

Morehouse Farm patterns have come by mail; at least they did three years ago when I bought a Dragon Scarf kit.

According to their shipping information page
( http://www.morehousefarm.com/Shopping/ ), the only things they ship for free are gift certificates and knitting patterns if sent standard delivery. If you ordered anything else, there will be a charge based on the value of the merchandise. You should have received a confirmation email which will show the shipping charges.

I want to knit or crochet a afghan for a friend of mine. Problem is, I don’t knit or crochet. My grandmother taught me a loooong time ago, but I’ve forgotten it all. I know they sell kits, but can’t seem to find any kits that give me everything I’ll need. I just want to knit or crochet a simple afghan. One color is fine, and just a simple pattern.

My questions

1- which is easier to learn to make the afghan, knitting or crocheting?
2- does anyone know a website that I can find a kit or something that will give me everything I need to make this?

Any help anyone can give me will be much appreciated. I’m moving out of the country in Jan or Feb of 2010, so I need to get started on this right away!

Thanks for any help anyone can give me =)

Crochet works up much more quickly than knitting, so I would go for that for an afghan.
Have you tried Ravelry? It’s a knitting and crochet community online that is free to join and it’s wonderful. Lots of groups, forums and free patterns galore.
To learn basic crochet stitches, try YouTube. You can’t beat someone showing you how to do it, and this is the next best thing if you don’t know anyone who can crochet. Do you live near a yarn store? It could me worth asking there and they might be able to put a kit together for you.

I want to knit or crochet a afghan for a friend of mine. Problem is, I don’t knit or crochet. My grandmother taught me a loooong time ago, but I’ve forgotten it all. I know they sell kits, but can’t seem to find any kits that give me everything I’ll need. I just want to knit or crochet a simple afghan. One color is fine, and just a simple pattern.

My questions

1- which is easier to learn to make the afghan, knitting or crocheting?
2- does anyone know a website that I can find a kit or something that will give me everything I need to make this?

Any help anyone can give me will be much appreciated. I’m moving out of the country in Jan or Feb of 2010, so I need to get started on this right away!

Thanks for any help anyone can give me =)

Crochet works up much more quickly than knitting, so I would go for that for an afghan.
Have you tried Ravelry? It’s a knitting and crochet community online that is free to join and it’s wonderful. Lots of groups, forums and free patterns galore.
To learn basic crochet stitches, try YouTube. You can’t beat someone showing you how to do it, and this is the next best thing if you don’t know anyone who can crochet. Do you live near a yarn store? It could me worth asking there and they might be able to put a kit together for you.

Long as in a bit longer then average.

It’s one of these yarns: http://www.craftshopsupply.co.uk/products/sirdar-escape-wool-rich-dk/395/

Each 50g ball is 110m which sounds like loooads although I’m sure it’s used up quickly…

Sorry if this is a bit of stupid question but I’ve only knitted a scarf once and that was from a kit.

If you do 8feet vs the typical 6feet, then at 120 yards a ball:
go with 4 balls. Then it should be almost exactly 8ft long.

So far on my christmas list i have
Fantasy by Britney Spears (perfume)
Knitted Ugg Boots
Casop Camera
Wii Fit
American Girl Dolls – Kit, Ruthie, Elizabeth and Samantha (i will not be getting all i will only get one but im just giving ideas in case some are sold out)

I already have a cell phone, laptop, quad, ipod! Please give me more ideas!!!

hmmm our christmas lists look similar! lol anyway

-nintendo ds/nintendo ds games
-mario kart(for wii) its really fun
-guitar hero for wii
-a card where you can spend the money anywhere
-clothes from fav store
-itunes card
-cute ipod case( i have a pink one!!!)
-cute ipod headphones(i also have pink ones lol)
-purse
-money
-hair products

hope i helped some!!!

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This question is posed for mothers whose children are students. Would mothers like their children to learn arts and crafts like knitting, sewing, pottery and simple activities they can use their hands in, directed by adult assistants; or, would they rather buy crafts kits and toy sets like puzzles and do-it-yourself kids play kits?

Or would they leave this learning issue to teachers at school to worry about?

If my child is interested in arts & crafts, then I think it would be nice for them to learn how to do them. If it’s a craft that I’m not skilled in, or one that I am not able to teach them myself, then I would love for someone else to be able to help them learn.

Hi,
My niece saw a knitted pillow I made when I was little with the picture of papa smurf and she wants to do something like this.
Where could I buy her a pack that has a printed pattern and some thick woolen colored yarns to knit with? (She can’t do fine embroidery she is only 7).
I know some places that do arts and crafts but I don’t have the time to look around and search so if you know of a specific place that does that please let me know.
Thanks!

Think you are looking for a latch hook kit like this:
http://bluebuddies.com/Smurfs_Smurf_Latch_Hook_Kits-4.htm

I’m a fairly new knitter and I knit a small, baby sized blanket. I finished it last night, but the problem is, I knit it using a stockinette stitch and the edges are curling. Someone told me to add a border, but I’m not sure how to do it. Do I just knit something similar to a garter stitch scarf and sew it together (would that even work) or is there another way to do it? (I only have the straight needles that came with the learn to knit kit..if that’s something you needed to know) any help would be great

The easiest way would be to knit a garter stitch strip by casting on 8 stitches and knit every row. Make this long enough to go around the blanket plus a little extra around the corners. Then sew it on using the same yarn.

After picking a knitting pattern, read through it once to find out the materials required. Learn knitting pattern basics with tips from a professional knitting instructor in this free video about understanding knitting patterns.

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