My knitting is progressing slowly...but surely :)I first bought a book with the intention of learning to knit in October, at the Knitting and Stitching Show. Quadrille had 15% off everything on their stand, and they had this gorgeous 'Learn to Knit, Love to Knit' book. I loved it, bought it...and then ignored it for a few months!
However, at Christmas (always a good opportunity to learn new things), I asked my mum for knitting needles, and set myself down to learn on the 1st of January. The Learn to Knit book, as it turns out, is excellent - Kimberlee, at the Knitting Mama, recommends it for learners, and I have found the instructions and the associated pictures really easy to follow - although it was handy to have my mum around as well, for some additional clarification if required.
At the moment, I'm part way through two patterns:
- A simple baby blanket, from a pattern mum gave me along with my new knitting needles. I'm knitting it in yellow, as Baby T's gender is a surprise until he/she arrives with us. This has been a good first pattern, as it's giving me the chance to hone my basic skills on a big block of knitting! I have made a few faux pas so far, but I'm also hopeful that as it's a blanket, it'll not be too noticeable!
The one thing I am noticing about knitting, rather than crocheting, is that it does take a lot longer to produce something - there's is a lot more empty space in crocheting, particularly when you're doing treble crochets! So let's hope the blanket is finished in the four months that I have left before Baby T makes their appearance!
- Wrist warmers, from the Learn to Knit book. I got a few of these teal coloured hanks of wool at the Knitting and Stitching show, and thought they would be perfect for the wrist warmers in the book. This is a simple pattern, and also a much smaller project that the baby blanket, so hopefully will be something I can make up fairly quickly!
I'm really enjoying knitting so far, and I'm looking forward to keeping you updated with my progress!
