Inspiration!

Have you seen a cute pattern or one skein project that would make a cute gift? Post it here!

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Permalink Reply by banklady6 on October 2, 2009 at 4:26am

Cheryl, that's EXACTLY why. You trio of hooligans (you, Peggy and Susan) have shown me SO many new things to try, and in general braver about knitting "outside the box". It's wonderful..I rarely apologize for making something nice anymore-used to take compliments very badly. Even brave enough now to sell some of my own stuff. I was one of those who would accept the compliment and immediately point out a very small screw up...
Now curtesy of you folks, I now realize that I didn't really mess up-I'm human! (wow-who knew?)

Permalink Reply by NoKnitSherlock on October 2, 2009 at 7:46am

yay!
happy Friday!!!

Permalink Reply by cherylbwaters on October 2, 2009 at 9:36am

I love this group, Mary. I'm so glad you are feeling more confident as a knitter. I have learned there are somethings I've been doing wrong for years, i.e. ssk and other things that I was never successful with I can now do properly, i.e. provisional cast on. I've learned tons of new methods.

Anyway, we're glad you're here.

Permalink Reply by Alma Hamilton on October 3, 2009 at 5:13pm

I wasn't intending to join this, but I've just completed an "experiment" which turned out SOOOO well that I had to share it!
I tend to buy a skein or two of an attractive new yarn on the assumption that it'll come in handy for something and, with Knit Picks, I won't break the bank. When I saw Stroll, I had to get some so I bought a skein of Teatime (brown mix, basically) and started playing with it; I started a pattern stitch I found on the Red Scarf Project with size 5 needles(makes the finished item drape nicely) and have just finished a fantastic scarf " by 55"....out of one skein of yarn!!! You can't beat that! I did take two weeks, more or less, but that wasn't continuous. It's turned out fairly unisex, but the design works equally well for women and men, and my next pick will be more feminine....when I've made a slight dent in my humungous stash!
The pattern I ended with... 60 stitches; Row 1; Knit 3, purl 3, repeat to end; Row 2; Knit 1, purl1; repeat to end.Couldn't be simpler, reversible, sort of rib but not quite! Alma Hamilton

Permalink Reply by cherylbwaters on October 3, 2009 at 10:04pm

Alma, we would love it if you would post a picture.

Permalink Reply by Joslyn on October 8, 2009 at 3:01pm

um i just got an email that said in the subject: "Do you know there is really only 11 weeks until Christmas"

*gulp* I gotta get moving!

Permalink Reply by cherylbwaters on October 9, 2009 at 12:04am

Don't feel alone!

Permalink Reply by Angela on November 10, 2009 at 4:12pm

Does this video make you feel like knitting? :)

And yes, those are my hands. I was the puppet master.

Permalink Reply by cherylbwaters on November 10, 2009 at 9:09pm

Makes me want to knit and dance all night long!

Permalink Reply by Terri on October 19, 2010 at 4:02am

I just ordered the materials for Lumpy, Rosie and Slim! It's been awhile since I've picked up my needles so I hope I can still manage to remember how! I just love snowmen and they took my eye as soon as I saw them.

Permalink Reply by Knit4Many on October 25, 2010 at 2:58am

Its like riding a bike you never forget. Also if you need some refresher there are some great videos in the tutorial section here. I love snowmen too.

Permalink Reply by Terri on October 25, 2010 at 3:46am

I hope so! My order should be here today or tomorrow. Thanks for the tip on the videos, I may need to check them out.