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Shandeh · 11-05-2009, 09:37 AM

Welcome to our wonderful KH Forum, everyone!

Originally Posted by peacefuljeffrey

My ultimate goal is to be able to knit myself a ten-pound sweater (I kid!) like the kind of huge cable knit thing a sailor would wear in a Nor'easter off the coast of Maine. Something in heavy black wool, about an inch thick, you know? Maybe natural color, I dunno.

Welcome Jeffrey! If you do a search on the internet for "Aran Sweater", you'll find lots of options for a sweater like that. If you want it to be weather-resistant, like the real thing, use wool yarn that still has the lanolin. Lion Brand's "Fishermen's Wool" is an option, and there are 5 colors available now.

OffJumpsJack · 11-05-2009, 11:20 AM

I'd only add one thing, the following to what Albert said.

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Notice the hat? Yep, the ladies made an emoticon just for us men.

novice stitcher · 11-05-2009, 02:01 PM

Just wanted to welcome you to the gang, Evan! I agree, knitted stuff is SO pricey!

You're already ahead of me, my dear. I've started in March of last year and I'm just knitting and purling and a little bit of stranding... and of course the binding off

one of these days I'll expand on that

Again, Welcome

Jenn
Ontario, Canada

Originally Posted by etoilechaude

Howdy all!! I just decided to take up knitting 2 weeks ago... thought it would be a great hobby since I don't work for the month of August (the joys of being a dance teacher!). My grandfather had just started to knit before he passed away, and from what I understand we are VERY similar.

I've already figured out knit, purl, increase, decrease, elongated stitch, cast on and bind off... it feels great to know all of that after just two weeks! I currently have 3 scarves on needles and I'm completely obsessed

My ultimate goal (for now) is a cute sweater pattern I found on knitty.com. Men's wool knit sweaters are so pricey that I'd much rather know that the $$ I put into it also came with my own creativity!

Sorry for the rambling, but thank you for such an amazing resource!

peacefuljeffrey · 11-07-2009, 01:14 AM

Thanks for the welcome, everyone!

I might not post much until after the 14th when I take my intermediate knitting class. There's not a lot I can do except for cast on, knit, purl, and cast off at this point. I'll have a lot more to gain and share here once I'm a bit more proficient. Cheers!

Amiee · 11-09-2009, 08:59 PM

I'm very new to knitting and this website has helped so much!!! Thankyou so much!! The video's are a huge help!!

Shandeh · 11-12-2009, 11:02 PM

Welcome to the forum, everyone!

whooz · 11-13-2009, 05:54 AM

Hi, i am very new in knitting. Found this forum while browsing how to knitting

. I've learned the basic knit and purl from the owner of knitting / crochet shop and now are struggling to finish my very first project

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isappb · 11-13-2009, 11:20 AM

I am new to knitting and happened upon this site totally by accident. I must say what a HAPPY accident it turned out to be. I am looking forward to learning lots and having lots of fun doing it. The videos are GREAT!

scotia · 11-13-2009, 05:48 PM

Just wanted to say hello, I've picked up my needles again after cross-stitching for a few years and I must say I'm really enjoying knitting again.
What a great site!

Aurora · 11-13-2009, 06:46 PM

Hello all,

I am returning to knitting after about a three year absence. Amazed that I cannot even remember how to cast on! LOL

Glad you are all here to help