I have crocheted for years and now am trying to learn to knit.

kestrel91316

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Fri Feb-09-07 07:11 PM
Original message

I have crocheted for years and now am trying to learn to knit.

I love embroidery (esp counted cross-stitch) but don't do much anymore.

I also am doing some spinning occasionally on a drop spindle but I REALLY want to get a wheel............

Refresh | 0 Recommendations

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

Bjornsdotter

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Fri Feb-09-07 08:15 PM
Response to Original message

1. Drop spindle

...is that like spinning on cards?

Cheers

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

kestrel91316

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Sat Feb-10-07 12:54 PM
Response to Reply #1

4. I don't know what "spinning on cards" is........................

Google "drop spindle". I'd find you links but I have to run and see a client.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

Bjornsdotter

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Sat Feb-10-07 08:13 PM
Response to Reply #4

9. Not the same

.....just googled and they aren't the same.

Cheers

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

knitter4democracy

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Fri Feb-09-07 10:01 PM
Response to Original message

2. Do you knit Continental style?

My crocheters do the best with that--you hold the yarn in your left hand and the needles a lot like a hook.

I can't believe how the cost of wheels has gone up. When I got my Majacraft Rose in 2001, it was $450. They're now around $700. Crazy.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

kestrel91316

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Sat Feb-10-07 12:55 PM
Response to Reply #2

5. Not sure what I do...................I think I need a video to help me

visualize the motions and how to hold things. Photos don't seem helpful. The whole knitting process is very awkward for me right now.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

knitter4democracy

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Sat Feb-10-07 10:19 PM
Response to Reply #5

10. Also, check out the Knitty.com messageboards.

Very nice and helpful people there with good links for videos and help.

I wish we could meet up at a coffeeshop or something. I could probably figure out something to help or show you how to do Continental to see if that feels better for your fingers.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

Nite Owl

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Sat Feb-10-07 12:05 AM
Response to Original message

3. Have you seen this site

http://knittinghelp.com/

I learned there. The videos are great, it's easier than reading print and trying to learn at the same time. I'm lefthanded so the continental videos really helped.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

kestrel91316

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Sat Feb-10-07 12:56 PM
Response to Reply #3

6. THANKS!!!

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

Nite Owl

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Sat Feb-10-07 02:42 PM
Response to Reply #6

7. There are also many

'stitchn'bitch' groups on Yahoo. I belong to one and it's a nice group of ladies and a couple of guys too. Knitters are a helpful group and people there will encourage you and show you how to overcome a problem. I haven't been able to get out to go because of work for the last month and miss it.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

flamingyouth

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Sat Feb-10-07 03:08 PM
Response to Reply #3

8. Wow - that is great

Those videos are really helpful. Thanks for posting this. :)

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

DU AdBot (1000+ posts)

Wed May 01st 2024, 11:44 PM
Response to Original message

Advertisements [?]

Top

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators

Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.