Never knitted a sweater, so, how hard would it be to knit THIS one?
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Comments (13)If you do decide to learn to knit, try to learn form someone who learned in Europe rather than from an American. All of the American-trained knitters I know use this incredibly inefficient three-step technique where they push the needle through the loop, fetch the yard and wind it around the needle, then pull the yarn through. Often, they reposition their hands on the needles and yarn more than once with each stich. Yeah - They can get fast at it, but it's still an inefficient process. In Germany, where I learned to knit, each stich is done in a continuous 'push-pull scooping' motion with the yarn held in such a way that it's accessible without repositioning your hands on the needles. Hard to describe, I know, but worth investigating before you learn. The 'proper German' hand-motion is certainly trickier -- but if you learn it right the first time and make the decision to 'invest' the extra time, you'll gain speed in no time and find knitting much more fun!...See MoreNever knit/crochet before. Need idea for a man scarf.
Comments (7)I am a crocheter - did some knitting but never took the time to perfect it. Crocheting seems to go faster but uses more yarn. I rather spend money on the yarn and finish sooner! You could use a very simple stitch I am currently using the Sweet Stripes for a baby blanket so I guess it depends on the colors you selected if it is too babyish. If you bought the Splash - blue/green combo I think you are fine. I think the blue/white should be OK but the others signal "baby" to me (maybe others think differently). Another option is using Homespun from LionBrand since it is very soft yarn and a mixture of colors to add some richness to the scarf. They have some patterns for "short" scarves using only one skien and a few others also. Check their site and they also have instructions posted on how to knit/crochet. There is one major drawback for a new knitter/crocheter in using either sweet stripes or homespun - they are a curly/wavy type of yarn and it is harder to distinguish where the stitch actually is. I think a smooth yarn is easier for a beginner and would suggest using a sport weight if you want a light, softer scarf. A solid color is easier to work with for a beginner but the Bernat Softee Baby in Baby Denim Marls has just a hint of color so it is easy enough to work with. I like the His Jeans Ombre but even ombres are harder for beginners. Guess it really depends on whether you have a live resource to help you if you get stuck. Keep the first one simple and then build up your skills....See MoreKnitting or crocheting? Which one first?
Comments (15)I taught myself both from a magazine's basic instructions - crocheting first. I think many people will find crocheting easier to begin with because you manipulate the yarn with a hook rather than trying to pull it through with points. Getting comfortable holding the yarn and getting confident enough to relax (death grips and tight work are common beginner problems), while also learning to control that yarn with slippery points may add more frustration. Needle choice can vary with yarn, but using wood or bamboo when you are beginning may help with that slipping off the point feeling when you do try knitting. My sister signed up for a Craftsy class online to get started. I have taken some baking classes and signed up for a knitting one to improve some skills. Haven't taken that one yet, but what I have taken has been very good. The fact that you can stop, start, repeat and ask questions at your own pace and on your own schedule make them very user friendly. Hope that helps....See MoreHow to re-shape a shrunken knit shirt - It works!
Comments (4)I don't know if it would be the same or not. When I was searching for the link I used, I saw an article by Real Simple that said to use baby shampoo. I had conditioner, so I opted to use that....See Morenicole___
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