Gransnet forums

Arts & crafts

Returning to knitting- where do I start

(30 Posts)
Thoro Mon 28-Nov-22 18:39:39

When my children were young I used to be a prolific knitter but…the youngest is nearly 43 and it must be at least 35 years since I last knitted anything. My needles and any wool have long gone.
Up until recently I’ve been too busy to think of starting again but I had open heart surgery earlier this year and can no longer do the things I used to (looking after a husband with dementia and looking after grandkids.)
Where do I start - I used to go to wool shops but they don’t seem to exist anymore. I can’t remember needle sizes (and to be fair I’m not sure if I can remember how to knit.)
I’ve had a brief look in charity shops but couldn’t find any needles. Any ideas where I start please.

Callistemon21 Mon 16-Jan-23 19:54:19

I do as demonstrated in that YouTube video then weave in the ends later

midgey Mon 16-Jan-23 19:56:47

If you have an Aberkhan near you they have lovely wool. Also try charity shops.

susytish Mon 16-Jan-23 20:39:28

Yay, thank you so much!

Callistemon21 Mon 16-Jan-23 21:10:47

midgey

If you have an Aberkhan near you they have lovely wool. Also try charity shops.

I've never heard of them, are they nationwide?