This weekend will be my first ever Knitting Circle! I'm hosting one for my friends and family at the beach house tomorrow, and Golly am I excited! *You can probably tell by the exclamation points...
I'm new to knitting, but have always thought it looked like fun. I started a couple of months ago, using books, needles and yarn I had bought last year when I first thought of giving it a try. I have a fantastic book: "The Cool Girl's Guide to Knitting" that is just super informative, with pictures and vivid descriptions to help ease in the beginner. I also used Mrs. Moskowitz's videos on YouTube, they were a wonderful way to visualize what my stitches should look like and where I should place my hands.
I have yet to make an actual project, as I have been spending my free time watching videos, reading books and practicing basic stitches and what to do when you drop a stitch etc, before trying my first garment. I know I am going to make mistakes, so I may as well make them during a practice session... It's easy for the most part, but I have yet to figure out quite how to read the patterns. It's not like sewing, which I am already familiar with. The shape of objects makes sense, but the instructions about how many rows to knit/purl confound me and heaven forbid it requires pockets! :o
I am sure to be blogging about knitting more and more, as I begin my journey with one little stitch. I invite people to share knitting ideas, tips, tricks etc. If you're interested in joining our Circle, contact me directly.
As a woman looking for better relationships with her friends, this seems like a step in the right direction.
*Next up? The Orchid Society!
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