Since I started to learn to knit a couple of months ago, I've never not had something on my needles. I'm trying to be sensible and take things step by step, as I think it might be quite easy to get discouraged by attempting something too complicated. I can, however, see that I'm making progress in reading my stitches, spotting when I've gone wrong (and rectifying it) and generally getting neater, with more even tension. I've been trying different combinations of stitches, with simple patterns that have been mostly straight knitting, though I've started to learn to increase and decrease now.
Currently on my needles (above) and almost finished is a baby blanket, in acrylic. I'm pretty much making the pattern up as I go along. I've discovered I don't much like using acrylic but, for something that is going to be donated to the baby bank, I can't afford to spend a fortune plus it's washable and practical for a busy young mum.
I've knitted two little boat-necked sweaters, one in soft lavender cashmerino and the other in a sage green shade, both for the baby bank.
I used the same lavender yarn for a 'Sophie scarf', which is a long, thin triangular scarf with an I-cord edging, that taught me ways to increase and decrease. I enjoyed that pattern so I also knitted the same scarf in red DK yarn for my daughter for Christmas.
The rest of the family also got gifts - a regular scarf for my son-in-law, wrist warmers for my older granddaughter and a little blanket/coat for younger granddaughter's favourite toy goat!
I have not dared to try circular needles yet but I decided I'd make a square baby hat; I quite like the effect when they have two little pointy bits sticking up! My sewing up leaves a bit to be desired... I'm going to have to improve that. Anyway so far, so good. I'm certainly enjoying myself and when the weather is too cold and icy to go far, it's good to have another hobby with which to pass the time.
Just discovered your blog through 'When I was 69', thought I would pop over and investigate - so glad I did!
ReplyDeleteWe love Salts Mill and Saltaire and was lovely meandering through your labels as so-ooooo many of the places you post about are places that mean things to us too!
You now have a new follower 😊
To say you only learnt to knit a few months ago you’ve been busy and your knitting looks very even. You’ll be moving onto socks and the delights of WestYorkshire Spinners before you know it
ReplyDeleteOh these are beautiful! So glad you're enjoying making so many different things! I like circular needles...not to make circular work but just to have simple needles to use. I'm all for the acrylic yarn for babies, as they might have wool allergies...but they are just precious, no matter what kind of yarn.
ReplyDeleteThese look like you have become an expert knitter.
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