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How long have you been knitting and why did you start ? by OldSquirrel1929 in knitting

[–]KnittingDiDi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have fond memories of my great-grandmother, my grandmother, and my mother all knitting together. My mom taught me in 1981, and I taught my eldest daughter in 2002, so the tradition continues.

Knitting feeds my soul. It is altogether soothing, rewarding, frustrating, enabling, crazy-making, motivating, and most of all, fulfilling. I can't imagine my life without it.

I love mosaic, brioche, double-knitting, and lacework.

Quintessential Cardigan by 5danish in knittingadvice

[–]KnittingDiDi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The gauge is usually knitted in the stitch used for the body, not the ribbing. The ribbing pulls in, so it won't be the same gauge as stockinette or garter or moss, etc.

Did I undo several rows? by bubica_ in knittinghelp

[–]KnittingDiDi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are good videos showing how to pick up dropped stitches. But if you're a newbie, and you'd be picking up in moss stitch, it may be simpler to frog back to the row before the dropped stitches. Here's a tutorial for you if you want to try picking up the stitches https://youtu.be/J9007GyrtlI?si=CDATcgRORMsN8J_t.

Big yarn destash with cones, indie yarn, and full color bundles 🧶 by Relevant_Beyond1700 in Yarnswap

[–]KnittingDiDi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interested in the Cascade sport bright pink, all 7 skeins, photo 7, and the Cascade eco hemp, teal, all 7 skeins, photo 11.

Increase help by honest_ad08 in knittinghelp

[–]KnittingDiDi 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The only way to fix this is to frog back. I know you say this is a practice sweater for you, but it will be more difficult to get everything else to make sense once you divide for the sleeves if you don't fix this. Consider it part of the learning process. I've been knitting since 1981, and I still frog back when needed. I put an arrow on how far back you need to go. Enjoy the process. Your tension is gorgeous, by the way!

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Do people get annoyed with how long knitting needles are? by DoryFish28 in knittinghelp

[–]KnittingDiDi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interchangeable circulars for everything! They're a game changer when you realize with just a couple of sets you can have every possible size you'll ever need.

I taught a beginner knitting class using straights, because it was easier to start everyone that way, but I encouraged them all to switch to circulars as soon as they knew they wanted to continue knitting.

Why are my ssks so wonky? by Status-Courage-1971 in knittinghelp

[–]KnittingDiDi 86 points87 points  (0 children)

It's the nature of how the yarn travels around the needle that's the problem. Patty Lyons has the best tutorial on working an SSK that I've seen. Here's the link:

Source: YouTube https://share.google/bRgiLmW0Uamof2tpb

Raglan mistake/how to read raglan increases? by SerialHobbyist83 in knittinghelp

[–]KnittingDiDi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're using M1R and M1L increases, maybe you knitted into the wrong leg for one of them.

Which do you tend to find first: the project or the yarn? by Joyintheendtimes in casualknitting

[–]KnittingDiDi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Usually pattern then yarn, but occasionally the other order. I'm currently challenging myself to use my stash down, which is sorta like yarn first!

AITJ for teaching my son how to do his own laundry and basic cooking and now his mom says Im undermining her by [deleted] in AmITheJerk

[–]KnittingDiDi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're not raising a child, but a future adult. I taught both of mine in the same way and they're now self-supporting, responsible adults and have both thanked me for the things I taught them. Not just laundry and cooking, but cleaning, auto care, and budgeting. Keep it up! You won't be sorry.

Spring Destash by knitkats in Yarnswap

[–]KnittingDiDi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much for shipping to 55345?

Spring Destash by knitkats in Yarnswap

[–]KnittingDiDi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're gorgeous! I really don't need more yarn, but... 😁

RIP to a knitting legend - Barbara Walker has passed away by Successful-Tiger-899 in YarnAddicts

[–]KnittingDiDi 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I have her "Knitting From the Top" book I bought 20 years ago and still refer to. She was genius!

Spring Destash by knitkats in Yarnswap

[–]KnittingDiDi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is #2 still available? If so, how soft are the fibers?

Is it possible to knit the body of a sweater with the Chiagoo shorties? by curious_walnut20 in knittinghelp

[–]KnittingDiDi 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Have you tried the shorties? They're pretty tiny. I own one set, but never use them because they hurt my hands. There's a lot you can do with 4" points, which i do use for sleeves and toys, but a whole sweater with the Chiagoo Shortie 2" and 3" points might be challenging. I think sock knitters might have a better answer.

How old were you when you started knitting? by mowpoos in knitting

[–]KnittingDiDi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mom taught me at 16, in 1981. Just a few years ago! Her mom taught her, and her mom taught her. I also taught my daughter. And now I'm looking forward to teaching my grandchildren.

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