Welcome to the KnittingHelp forum! ...Introduce yourself!

[Breda]

Hi Amy,
I love your site I am new to knitting,I have taken several classes and have never been able to get it. I recently took a class at "lovely yarns" in baltimore...and I got it. Thanks to Susan, she suggested that all of us new students go to your site. I was very reluctant because I am a hands on person.One night around 2 am I had a little problem and I wanted to fix it then and not have to go the next day to the shop. What a wonderful surprize to meet you and your lovely hands. What ever it was I got through it and I frequenly visit you when I am in trouble or want to learn something new. Thank you agian you are a angel. Thank you again and again.
Breda

[77hummer]

I'm Rhonda, and am new to this site, as I have been knitting for years, but only know two afghan patterns. So needless to say, I knitt off and on, but think that I might be at the age that I really may be wanting to get into it more and more. I have been online searching for a good deal on yarn for my next afghan, and need some help please. I want something soft, durable, but not hard to work with. I see this "Lion Incredible"...
http://cgi.ebay.com/LION-BRAND-INCRE...742.m153.l1262
(copy and paste in a browser) and was wondering about it.

Thanks for any help!

[valejandras]

i absolutely LOVE this site!!

i just started knitting a couple of months ago. went on meetup and met a great group of ladies there, then i found this site.... i'm so going to make this a life long hobby for sure!

thank you thank you thank you for the videos.

my most recent accomplishment was mastering the russian join... my word i don't think i'll ever be scared to do a scarf in cotton ever again.

i look forward to meeting some ladies on here.

peace be!

[brendaray]

Hi I'm so lost its not funny.. lol.. I've been knitting basic for many years. But I just learned how to bind off. I pick up knitting and put it down..But now I want to knit all the time. I can make scarfts just plain knit and basic.. But I have grandkids and I want to know how to make mittens. I bouhgt a loom thinking it would be easy for me.. I have bought some looms four that come in a bag the round ones and a few other ones..One is for mittens.. I would like to start making dishcloths on the loom can anybody help me or lead in the right direction..Plus how to get around here..lol..Brenda

[Shandeh]

Welcome everyone!

I have a question for SOMEONE!!! When felting, can I use clearquilting thread to attach pieces? I am just making little multicolored clutches right now, but when I use a pieceof my yarn to bind the sides, it is visible after felting on some colored sides... I figured IF I could use the clear thread, it would eliminate that issue, as well as beingless bulky... HELP!!! Thanks!!!

I would not use clear quilting thread if I were you. The thread would probably stick out of the seams, because it won't shrink like the wool when it's felted. You should use the same yarn for the seaming that you used for the knitting of the bag. Then, it will match perfectly. Good luck!

......I have been online searching for a good deal on yarn for my next afghan, and need some help please. I want something soft, durable, but not hard to work with. I see this "Lion Incredible"...

Hi Rhonda. I would not recommend Lion Incredible for an afghan. It is a ribbon yarn that works well for summer tops and shawls. Afghans turn out best if you use wool or acrylic yarn. If you're on a budget, I would recommend Vanna's Choice or Lion Wool-ease or even Red Heart Super Saver. Those three yarns would hold up well for an afghan, and would wash and dry well.

.........I have grandkids and I want to know how to make mittens. I bouhgt a loom thinking it would be easy for me.. I have bought some looms four that come in a bag the round ones and a few other ones..One is for mittens.. I would like to start making dishcloths on the loom can anybody help me or lead in the right direction..Plus how to get around here..lol..Brenda

Here is a beginner knitting pattern to make mittens with two needles:
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/khs-mittens.html

And here are some patterns for a knitting loom:
http://www.knittingpatterncentral.co...m_knitting.php

If you want to learn how to use the forum, I would recommend just going to the main page - HERE. There are different sections of the forum that you might enjoy. "Whatcha Knitting" is a place where we all talk about our latest projects. "How To Questions" is where you should post your questions, or look for answers. "General Knitting" is for general discussion about knitting, yarn, patterns, and stuff. "Crochet" is for crocheters. "Creating Yarn" is for spinners.

Just click the different sections, and start reading. It will make sense the more you use it. Good luck and welcome to the forum!

[brendaray]

Welcome everyone!


I would not use clear quilting thread if I were you. The thread would probably stick out of the seams, because it won't shrink like the wool when it's felted. You should use the same yarn for the seaming that you used for the knitting of the bag. Then, it will match perfectly. Good luck!

Hi Rhonda. I would not recommend Lion Incredible for an afghan. It is a ribbon yarn that works well for summer tops and shawls. Afghans turn out best if you use wool or acrylic yarn. If you're on a budget, I would recommend Vanna's Choice or Lion Wool-ease or even Red Heart Super Saver. Those three yarns would hold up well for an afghan, and would wash and dry well.

Here is a beginner knitting pattern to make mittens with two needles:
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/khs-mittens.html

And here are some patterns for a knitting loom:
http://www.knittingpatterncentral.co...m_knitting.php

If you want to learn how to use the forum, I would recommend just going to the main page - HERE. There are different sections of the forum that you might enjoy. "Whatcha Knitting" is a place where we all talk about our latest projects. "How To Questions" is where you should post your questions, or look for answers. "General Knitting" is for general discussion about knitting, yarn, patterns, and stuff. "Crochet" is for crocheters. "Creating Yarn" is for spinners.

Just click the different sections, and start reading. It will make sense the more you use it. Good luck and welcome to the forum!

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Thank you for your kind welcome and now I'm off to learn more.. Thanks again..
Blessings Brendaray

[Shandeh]

You're welcome!
We're called "Knitting Help" for a reason.

[brendaray]

You're welcome!
We're called "Knitting Help" for a reason.

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U got that right..I've been to the two links already.. And the one with the loom I just couldn't believe my eyes on the patterns..and the one for the mittens either.. Thanks I'll be asking lots of questions.. Brendaray(Big Hugs)

[sgtpam]

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U got that right..I've been to the two links already.. And the one with the loom I just couldn't believe my eyes on the patterns..and the one for the mittens either.. Thanks I'll be asking lots of questions.. Brendaray(Big Hugs)

Welcome! I used the loom this year to make hats and they were a big hit!

Here's a few more loom sites for you to try. I haven't tried mittens yet..but, they're on my list!

http://www.loomknittinghelp.com/
http://yarngear.com/looms/
http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/looms.html

The hat pattern I used is called Horizontal Striped Hat. You'll find it in the freebies on this site.
http://www.loomknitting.com/

Have fun!

[Mary Erlain]

Hi, I'm Mary and I'm new to the site and am writing to introduce myself. I hope that I'm doing this right. I've been knitting for several years and only recently have begun to try harder projects. I am also trying to get better at correcting mistakes and relaxing my grip on the needles more when I knit. I live in the Midwest and many of my friends have scarves knitted by me keeping them warm this winter.
Thanks for the useful info and have a great day.