Are you a knitter?

I’ve just made this for a neighbour’s granddaughter.

I love knitting, but hate sewing up, and never seem to finish the second sleeve of anything. I did knit some jumpers for toddler GD, but I rarely saw her wearing them. Think they went to the charity shop, good as new.

But I’ve discovered Knit for Peace, a charity that wants all sorts of handknits. I do blankets - very little concentration needed so great combined with telly watching and listening to audiobooks. I’m working my way through my stash.

They also sell bundles of yarn - I’ve bought a couple. It’s lucky dip, but I’ve had some great wool, and opening the packet is really exciting. (I know - bit of a sad sack!)

For a change (I usually make Big Fat Teds) I’m making a worry-eating frog for Knit for Nowt. As you can see he’s waiting for his 2nd back leg, and for the Froglet hand puppet to accompany him. Both are waiting to be finally finished/sewn up/stuffed.

That is really sweet, Liz46!

Thanks Witzend. Like you I have made some worry monsters but didn’t really enjoy them.

I also made many cannula sleeves for our local hospital. (They are to stop dementia patients from pulling out their cannula and have lots of safe twiddles.

At the moment I am making cardigans and blankets for a charity that helps young mothers.

Yes love knitting. I've recently made a few bits for my granddaughter for her Barbie dreamhouse.

I also have a cushion on the go just now.

I have knitted for years and discovered knitting socks. Wish I had a penny for the amount I have knitted for family and friends. Taught by my late grandmother who had the patients of a saint. I’m left handed so she had to do things backwards for me. I also sew. And can crotchet squares but that’s about it. Miss my GM even after 18 years

LadyGracie, I love the wool that changes colour. I enjoy knitting for knitting's sake - and rarely turn out much that's useful. Still, I have loads of scarves, lap blankets, dog jumpers - and a shopping bag made from odds and ends.

The legwarmers and headbands are adopted by my granddaughters - so I can always make more. I knit squares to sew inside the knees of winter trousers, too.

I can't knit but can crochet. Held some classes in our local library before lockdown.

I’ve knitted for years but absolutely loathe the sewing up when making garments, so when the great grandchildren started appearing, together with late grandchildren I started on baby blankets. What a joy! No pattern too complicated because no increasing/decreasing and only ends to sew in when complete. I just love cable and cable patterns abound in baby blankets. Another wonderful discovery was knitting dishcloths! I got so fed up with j cloths, no substance at all, that I started knitting my own cotton dishcloths. I use a brilliant yarn called Sugar ‘n Cream which comes in incredible colours. So quick to make & excellent for fundraising/gifts, they look so pretty - stocking stitch or make up your own pattern!

Marshmarigold123 what is mattress stitch please

It is a way of sewing two pieces of knitting together.

Here is a video.

One of my teachers in primary school taught me to knit and I've knitted ever since. I can't sit and do nothing so I knit anything I can get a pattern for. Mostly for charity now as my girls are all grown up now.

I do like knitting especially on winter nights in front of the TV. Hurts my hands a bit now but think the exercise probably does them good. Don't really have anybody to knit for anymore, , have enough woollies myself and don't know anybody who would like one of my efforts.

Callistemon21

Freya5

I can knit, was taught in hospital as a 10 year old, by a kind Nurse, who brought me in a ball of shocking pink wool to practice on. Remember asking why it was shocking. Unfortunately, I get bored very easily with it,the jumpers I've started and never finished. Although can manage to finish baby clothes. A friend is a beautiful knitter, from aran to fair Isle to toys. Perhaps I'll get those needles out once more!!

I don't like knitting large garments now although I used to knit them years ago.
One is still on the needles from years ago because I got stuck on the cabling, have tried it twice since and abandoned it again.

Nice to know there are others out there, who abandon their knitting,but must admit to being able to cable,😂, my friend though is pleased with my discards.

I’m always knitting or crocheting something. Still have a fair stash of yarn, bought over the years , often in sales. When I retired, fifteen years ago, I said that I’d have to live a long time to use up my stash. Once, many years ago, we thought we’d give having a tv in the bedroom a try. I couldn’t just sit and watch, so had to knit at the same time. DH got fed up of the movement caused by the knitting, so we quickly abandoned having a tv in the bedroom. Never tried it again, instead, continue to knit while sitting in my own chair.

Grammargran, if you knit in the tail ends as you go along, there won’t be any sewing in at the end. Especially beneficial when doing stripes or fair isle.

I’d forgotten mattress stitch, it gives a very neat finish, I’m doing it now!
I also send my knits and crochet stuff to Knit for Peace.
They always seem pleased to receive things, I do check on what things they would prefer.
BellaT2 do you knit your blankets in one piece or squares?

Callistemon21

Ailidh

I'm a passionate crocheter. Never without a piece of work in my hands. Not brilliant at garments but great with blankets and tablemats!!

Have you made the Sweet Blossom blanket Ailidh?
Several new stitches in that one for me - it's rather slow progress!

Just seen yoùr reply, thank you! I've downloaded the pattern, it's very pretty.

I usually make patterns in the round, I find straight rows difficult to keep straight!!

I've done a few Crystals and Crochet, and this is my latest.

Not my colour choice, I prefer more muted, but a friend bought the wool and pattern, then found it was going to be too difficult, so I offered to make it up for her.

Marshmarigold132
So far I’ve done blankets in one piece, sticking stitch with moss stitch borders so no sewing. I’ve also mastered a way to join yarn which leaves no ends (instructions from Instagram). But I’m thinking of being bolder and trying a log blanket pattern (still in one piece) Or knitting very long strips. Also might go along to local knit and natter and see if someone will teach me to crochet. What about you?

Yes, I am famous in the family for knitting.
I will have a go at anything. I crochet as well but not so much.
I can't remember being taught but I must have been!
At present it's a V neck cable for my son and I have a waiting list for ski jumpers (fair isle) and a crochet blanket for a narrow boat.
It also stops snacking in the evenings!

Ailidh

Callistemon21

Ailidh

I'm a passionate crocheter. Never without a piece of work in my hands. Not brilliant at garments but great with blankets and tablemats!!

Have you made the Sweet Blossom blanket Ailidh?
Several new stitches in that one for me - it's rather slow progress!

Just seen yoùr reply, thank you! I've downloaded the pattern, it's very pretty.

I usually make patterns in the round, I find straight rows difficult to keep straight!!

I've done a few Crystals and Crochet, and this is my latest.

Not my colour choice, I prefer more muted, but a friend bought the wool and pattern, then found it was going to be too difficult, so I offered to make it up for her.

That's lovely, Ailidh

I'm not used to crocheting straight and admit the stitch count has wavered a bit but hoping the border will sort it out!

Not my colour choice, I prefer more muted
You wouldn't like the Day Tripper blanket, then, it is psychedelic!

My son often reminds me that I never got round to knitting him the jersey with his initial on it in a Phildar children’s book. I’ve still got the book, so I’m going to do it for his 50th birthday, for fun.

I’m a nana knitter too. I mostly knit baby blankets as these are usually accepted with grace from friends family and people I work with. ( work in a nursery always someone pregnant) love to knit same as you nana8 in front of the telly.

grannybuy

My son often reminds me that I never got round to knitting him the jersey with his initial on it in a Phildar children’s book. I’ve still got the book, so I’m going to do it for his 50th birthday, for fun.

Love it!! 😀