tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post5198894642132099269..comments2023-10-31T08:31:16.524-07:00Comments on Miss Crayola Creepy: How I learned how to knitMiss Crayola Creepyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01583631880324389549noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-39487286273796064172014-02-14T19:36:54.299-08:002014-02-14T19:36:54.299-08:00just enrolled in 2 knit lab classes at craftsy! th...just enrolled in 2 knit lab classes at craftsy! thanks for the heads up. books aren't enough for me, and in real life classes are too pricey. cant wait to start improving/learning!cathyhttp://cathywu.com/journal/treadling/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-53558146436317020722014-02-06T14:08:01.467-08:002014-02-06T14:08:01.467-08:00I used some of the dimensions from the Stitch '...I used some of the dimensions from the Stitch 'n Bitch book, but totally freestyled it haha. Maybe I will do a tutorial!misscrayolacreepyhttp://misscrayolacreepy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-50660660993524203262014-02-06T14:07:15.109-08:002014-02-06T14:07:15.109-08:00Stitch 'n Bitch was my first knitting book and...Stitch 'n Bitch was my first knitting book and I am so grateful to have found it!misscrayolacreepyhttp://misscrayolacreepy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-55385680931039692072014-02-06T09:28:17.042-08:002014-02-06T09:28:17.042-08:00That's exactly what I do with the book now! :)...That's exactly what I do with the book now! :)<br /><br /><br />I'll tag you on Instagram when I finish the beanie! It's been really fun to knit.Nicole Morgannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-7883483201705661122014-02-05T19:41:57.789-08:002014-02-05T19:41:57.789-08:00Did you use a pattern for your needle roll? It...Did you use a pattern for your needle roll? It's adorable!Stephanie Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-4499556993952008372014-02-05T16:38:26.067-08:002014-02-05T16:38:26.067-08:00When I was 8 my younger sister taught me how to kn...When I was 8 my younger sister taught me how to knit after a neighbor taught her how to knit, but I didn't really do much with it. It wasn't until I was about 17 that I was inspired to knit again after buying Stitch 'n Bitch by Debbie Stoller. I've mainly been sticking to really basic shapes as I find knitting a really great way to be 'in the moment'. Although I'm really inspired by all the ladies on the blogasphere making fantastic cardies and shawls and socks. So I think I need to branch out.<br /><br /><br />For people who are learning to knit. These days it's all about the online videos or finding a really good book that speaks to you.SimpleFibreLifenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-32794865639152518242014-02-05T11:40:24.389-08:002014-02-05T11:40:24.389-08:00And I remember blogging about it. Seriously, I was...And I remember blogging about it. Seriously, I was a disgrace to knitting! I laugh everytime I think about it. I can set a sleeve, insert an invisible zipper, but casting on? That ain't gonna happen! LolMaddie Flaniganhttp://www.madalynne.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-5390924394990240482014-02-05T11:36:48.526-08:002014-02-05T11:36:48.526-08:00I found that with the first sweater I made too - I...I found that with the first sweater I made too - I loved knitting it, but I couldn't wear it because it was too scratchy! (luckily it found a good home with my sister). I'm getting better at picking good yarns for me - it's like sewing that way; you really have to learn what fibers you love! ^__^Amanda Russellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-11254021460869255362014-02-05T11:35:44.073-08:002014-02-05T11:35:44.073-08:00Thanks, Des! I am lucky to have you for a knitting...Thanks, Des! I am lucky to have you for a knitting friend!misscrayolacreepyhttp://misscrayolacreepy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-39936777830549644042014-02-05T11:34:51.566-08:002014-02-05T11:34:51.566-08:00I wish I could have you over for a knitting, wine,...I wish I could have you over for a knitting, wine, old movie night :(misscrayolacreepyhttp://misscrayolacreepy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-29903863355702584932014-02-05T11:34:32.869-08:002014-02-05T11:34:32.869-08:00Awesome! Andi's patterns are such a great moti...Awesome! Andi's patterns are such a great motivation to get knitting!misscrayolacreepyhttp://misscrayolacreepy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-80284849285270404072014-02-05T11:29:53.591-08:002014-02-05T11:29:53.591-08:00Exactly! I can start knitting and be a basket case...Exactly! I can start knitting and be a basket case, but after a few minutes I forget all my worries.misscrayolacreepyhttp://misscrayolacreepy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-87260186136655909892014-02-05T11:29:20.127-08:002014-02-05T11:29:20.127-08:00That needle case has been such a lifesaver for me!...That needle case has been such a lifesaver for me! I highly recommend making one!misscrayolacreepyhttp://misscrayolacreepy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-91682150364186240432014-02-05T11:28:49.809-08:002014-02-05T11:28:49.809-08:00That is so cool that your family knits. What an aw...That is so cool that your family knits. What an awesome way to bond and spend time together. My new grandma (husband's stepmom's mom haha) knits and I would love to knit with her one day.<br /><br /><br />Is your name on Ravelry twotoast? If so, then I just friended you!misscrayolacreepyhttp://misscrayolacreepy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-91227007283480353892014-02-05T10:02:47.680-08:002014-02-05T10:02:47.680-08:00I tried to knit once and I was horrible! Absolutel...I tried to knit once and I was horrible! Absolutely and completely horrible! I'm sticking to sewing, but one day, I might take another stab at it. Thanks for sharing your story!Maddie Flaniganhttp://www.madalynne.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-55962548110105847142014-02-05T09:07:45.601-08:002014-02-05T09:07:45.601-08:00I learned to knit with that same Craftsy class bac...I learned to knit with that same Craftsy class back at the end of August last year. Since then I've taught myself knitting in the round and a multitude of other stitches/techniques, and have made so many things! :) I adore knitting - it is so very therapeutic, and calming! :)<br /><br /><br />My advice to someone starting out would be to make something you love, and use yarn you love - knitting is a slow process so wasting time on a boring project or yarn you don't like the feel of is heartbreaking. You want to be able to love the finished piece as much as the process! ^__^Amanda Russellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-40839387665324415012014-02-05T05:57:58.279-08:002014-02-05T05:57:58.279-08:00When I was in high school, knitting randomly becam...When I was in high school, knitting randomly became a popular thing to do while sitting in class listening to lectures. A girl in my government class taught me, and funnily enough, she actually only taught me the purl stitch. I made several scarves made out of nothing but purling... :)<br /><br /><br />I got the book "Stitch 'n' Bitch" for Christmas, and have been using that to jump into more complicated things. I used it to learn the knit stitch (ha!), and then I decided to just jump into a pattern and learn as I go. I'm currently about halfway through Andi Satterlund's "Easy Beanie" pattern, my first time actually using the knit stitch and doing ribbing. Now I'm addicted! My next project will be Andi's "Cropped Winter Sweater".<br /><br /><br />My advice would be to just jump into a pattern and learn as you go. I think it's a lot more fun to stretch yourself and try a project a little out of your league (as long as you have the patience to work your way through mistakes), than it is to just pick something really easy. When a project pushes you a little bit AND it comes out cute, it feels so awesome!Nicole Morgannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-51747193825832562852014-02-05T05:04:49.009-08:002014-02-05T05:04:49.009-08:00As much as everyone may say differently… I say jum...As much as everyone may say differently… I say jump in with a small project instead of those testing squares! Make a headband or something small that you are motivated to finish because YOU WANT IT!!!!!Allynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-76330007412956094642014-02-05T04:59:49.504-08:002014-02-05T04:59:49.504-08:00I had learned to knit when I was younger - not muc...I had learned to knit when I was younger - not much, only garter stitch and a bit of stockinette - but never actually made anything...until this year, when learning how to knit became one of my resolutions for 2014! I had bought Stefanie Japel's class on Craftsy after I saw you mentioning it a while ago, I'm not done watching it yet, but it's really great and worth buying! I still haven't completed anything for the moment (still working on my first project) but there are loads of things I'd like to knit in the future!Juliette MIJEONnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-37822196337201559632014-02-05T01:09:53.492-08:002014-02-05T01:09:53.492-08:00I learned to knit last year, using various online ...I learned to knit last year, using various online resources but especially from watching videos on the knittinghelp.com website. I'm not a member of a knitting group, but I think it would be a great place to pick up tips from seasoned knitters if you don't have a relative or close friend to teach you. I've spent the past few weeks learning how to knit continental style, and because I found it so awkward and frustrating at first, I spent a lot of time searching online for tips on technique, tensioning, reasons for loose purls, etc to eventually come up with a tensioning method that suits me. It's that kind of situation that makes me wonder if I might have learned it all much faster with on-hand knowledge from a knitting group!Shanna Ludwignoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-86036696718349337562014-02-04T23:23:21.877-08:002014-02-04T23:23:21.877-08:00Thanks so much - these are really helpful links.Thanks so much - these are really helpful links.Panda Headnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-26776542592051975162014-02-04T21:18:36.041-08:002014-02-04T21:18:36.041-08:00I was lucky to have been taught by my mother and G...I was lucky to have been taught by my mother and Grandmother, so well done to you for working this out on your own. My advice is that you should knit what you want - not what you think you should knit. If you like big winter scarves knit from thick yarn - then go for it. Don't feel that you have to knit sweaters or gloves, if using a needle thinner than a pencil brings on the shakes!! <br /><br />Personally I like to knit smaller items - I like socks, gloves and shawls. They are portable, fabulous to wear, and as I usually only need one (100gm) skein of yarn - I can afford to buy some luxury! <br /><br />I am on Ravely as twotwoast if you would like to drop by - and if you haven't joined Ravelry - you really ought to!! It is like PatternReview on steroids, for knitters!!Lorraine Umbersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-61513149719538532852014-02-04T20:55:50.098-08:002014-02-04T20:55:50.098-08:00I love those Craftsy classes, too! I'm working...I love those Craftsy classes, too! I'm working on the My First Sweater class now. So far, I'm about 1/4 done with my sweater and moving through it pretty quickly. Love your needle case. I think I may have to make one of those for my messy needle collection.Bridgetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-84331648131265568372014-02-04T20:30:17.979-08:002014-02-04T20:30:17.979-08:00It's amazing how relaxing doing something repe...It's amazing how relaxing doing something repetitively can help you to find calmArlene Cunninghamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401460045100208871.post-20722298528809233092014-02-04T17:55:32.542-08:002014-02-04T17:55:32.542-08:00Ooh, thanks for the info! It came at the right tim...Ooh, thanks for the info! It came at the right time: i'm venturing into my first plain sweater! Can't wait to learn more and make those beautiful cardigans from Andi!Roxanne Guillemettenoreply@blogger.com