waterinaglass is thinking
Knit a vest
18 hours ago
my latest project is a knitted vest. a sweater without sleeves, if you will. I will finish it. Ravelry.com has been encouraging.
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How to knit a sweater
It made me
 "An interesting time! Learnt a lot."
How I did it: I knit a lot of scarves, bought a book and found a pattern I liked. I ordered the yarn on ebay and cast on. It was slow going for a while, and the making up at the end was a bit of a nuisance. But I did it. Not that I ever wear it.... Lessons & tips: Take your time and if you make a mistake go back and sort it out, otherwise it'll be the only thing you look at! There are lots of good knitting videos on You Tube etc and it is so much easier to learn techniques by watching someone else do it. Resources: There are lots of good knitting videos on You Tube etc and it is so much easier to learn techniques by watching someone else do it.
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More "How I Did It" stories
It made me
Fantastic!
How I did it: I already knew how to knit and I also already knew the basic parts of the sweater. These are essential to learn. I found a pattern that looked like something my dad would wear, bought the yarn for it online, and started going! Read how I did it…
It made me
Very happy!
How I did it: I used the Stitch and Bitch book as a reference, and Debbie Bliss Baby Knits for beginners for patterns. Because the baby sweater was smaller it didn't take so long, and was a good way to practice reading the pattern and doing things like picking up stitches for the cuffs and neck. Read how I did it…
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Cast On!
4 days ago
I’ve done scarves, shawls, hats, gloves, and bags. But I’ve been too afraid to make a sweater. But not any more! I’ve cast on and am working on the back. This is so exciting!
waterinaglass is thinking
Finish anything
1 week ago
I don’t care if it is a sweater or anything, I just need to finish a project for me. I am really good at finishing things for others, but just not anything that I want.
Amy Taylor needs to complete some goals!
Half way through.
3 weeks ago
I just need to do the front and the second sleeve and sew it together.
Then this goal is completed.
waterinaglass is thinking
new project
4 weeks ago
DK cabled zippered cardigan. Really classy looking. Bought the yarn, finished the back. lots of work to go.
luinel has finished knitting her first sweater.
working on this
3 months ago
i’m about a quarter of the way through my first sweater. The rows are so long… everyone asks me what i’m working on, i feel like i need to start carrying a photo with me of what the finished project will look like or something. It’s been crazy to knit so much, i’m working on this like all the time, but it’s good, too, definitely a stress reliever.
~El~ TGIF
what I am going to do:
3 months ago
use “to dye for” pattern pg. 198 in stitch ‘n’ bitch patterns book, not the tie dye, just the pattern and some solid color wool.
Need:
US 13 (9mm) knitting needles
H/8 crochet hook
mohair wool, 50g/145 yards
~El~ TGIF
Need to start!
3 months ago
Okay enough of this, I need to find a sweater pattern tonight that I like and write down the wool and needles I need and get this going! It takes so long to get moving! lol good luck to everyone else :)
