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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3755 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3755 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 01 2015 : 12:00:38 PM
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| Yep, I constantly work of something or another. After finishing my recent vest, I started making some fun boot cuffs that just add a bit of extra warmth to your legs and a pop of color. I am making them for friends that I will be visiting in October. I used to only want to knit when it was cooler weather but now I have so many things I want to try and make that I have to knit year round! Go ahead, Carole and grab those knitting needles! It is always fun to watch something become reality from a skein of pretty yarn!! |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10888 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
10888 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2015 : 5:08:52 PM
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| Not yet but I am getting to a place where I will have time soon, At least I hope to. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
729 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
729 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2015 : 08:26:12 AM
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| I just finished Christmas presents for both my brother and sister-in-law. I'm challenging myself to knit most of my Christmas this year. We'll see how well I meet the challenge. I'm taking a little break to do a dish cloth for a swap, then I'm starting a hoodie sweater for my brother's dog. I know, that sounds a little nuts, but she's a city dog, she needs that kind of wardrobe hee hee! I work on my little garter stitch scarves for the elders when I'm watching Lily. Knitting has become a real love for me! |
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2015 : 07:05:33 AM
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Winnie, the thought came to mind that Florida is much to warm to knit, then I remembered how low they keep their a/c thermostats! lol Brrrrr .... freezing when you walk into a restaurant! lol
Amy, good for your to make your Christmas presents. Ya know, there is a home made badge that you may be able to earn as you knit your gifts. I can look it up for you when I get home (my badge binder is home).
Denise, let us know when you do pick up those knitting needles. I hear that u tube has lots of videos on knitting socks. Do you have a yarn shop close to your home? If so, perhaps they would have classes. I so enjoy classes!
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Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
1846 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
1846 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2015 : 07:33:08 AM
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| Okay - I said in June my goal was to make at least one knitted gift for Christmas. What is easy to start with when learning to knit??? |
~ Shannon, Sister #5349
Farmgirl of the Month January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2015 : 08:12:57 AM
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Shannon, a scarf! You can use thick wool and it is absolutely gorgeous. You can knit a straight one or a circular one. Let me get back to you. I have access to a free pattern that you might like. It was Pumpkin's first knitted item (I thought her). (Had to look back in the badge awardee from MJF for a picture)
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Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
Edited by - ceridwen on Aug 04 2015 08:13:36 AM |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3755 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3755 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2015 : 11:04:32 AM
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| Great idea Carole! Shannon, you can also use the same kind of thick artisan yarn and just make a long scarf that wraps around. There are so many lovely yarns available that are thick ( use large needles) and luscious. Using thick yarn allows you to use larger needles that are easier for first time knitting. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
1846 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
1846 Posts |
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
729 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
729 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2015 : 06:31:02 AM
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| I'm excited for you Shannon! My mom taught me to knit just like Carole taught her daughter. I didn't do much until recently, but I'm so glad I learned. I've started knitting a lot, and now I love it. It's kind of meditative in a way, even when I'm facing a new challenge with a pattern, I find it relaxing. Enjoy making your scarf! Carole and Winnie are terrific knitting mentors! |
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2015 : 08:17:48 AM
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| Sadly, Pumpkin cannot find the pattern. I'm getting her to clean her room before she heads to college. Wish me luck! lol |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
Edited by - ceridwen on Aug 07 2015 12:29:45 PM |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10888 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
10888 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2015 : 09:07:27 AM
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| Those are awesome scarves. My daughter made me one in crochet and I have to say it is my favorite one. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
1846 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
1846 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2015 : 11:06:44 AM
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| It is okay Carole. I will try to find something! I know how to arm and finger knit, so hopefully I'll pick up knitting with needles fairly easy! |
~ Shannon, Sister #5349
Farmgirl of the Month January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
729 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
729 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2015 : 1:50:39 PM
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Shannon, did you look on Ravelry.com? They have a lot of ideas. Also the Lion Brand Yarn website is really nice.
I decided to start my mom's Christmas present instead of the doggie sweater, since I don't know the doggie's size. I'm making mom a yoga wrap, basically a wrap that buttons around the wrist to keep her shoulders and arms warm. It's pretty much a rectangle, so I figured it was a good pattern to learn some more advanced techniques. Boy Howdy, I had no idea what I was getting into! It has knit and pearl through back loops, add stitches then turn and the turn back again, all kinds of twists and turns! I started it and ripped it out no less than 8 times before I figured everything out. What a lesson in technique, learning to practice before starting unfamiliar things and patience, patience patience!
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Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
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Lexi Lavender
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Lexi
Bangor
Maine
USA
77 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2015 : 07:14:47 AM
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| I just found this post and it's timely for me...I tried to knit a blanket for Shannon's little one and ripped it apart so many times! But at my new job there is an experienced knitter who belongs to a local knitting group and asked me to join. I'm looking forward to improving this skill. If I make anything good I'll post... |
Lavender Lexi
Farmgirl #4034
"Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them." — Eeyore. |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2015 : 6:51:34 PM
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| Lexi, looking forward to seeing your knitting project! |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
729 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
729 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2015 : 04:07:55 AM
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| That's great, Lexi! I can really relate to your ripping out story! I'd love to find a knitting group nearby. There's one that meets at the library on Saturday afternoon that I could join when I find someone to stay with mom. |
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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Lexi Lavender
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Lexi
Bangor
Maine
USA
77 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2015 : 08:43:41 AM
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| I'm very excited - 2 more days until I go the first time. Not sure what to make yet. I'll keep you posted. |
Lavender Lexi
Farmgirl #4034
"Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them." — Eeyore. |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3755 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3755 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2015 : 09:40:28 AM
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| Good luck, Lexi! I predict that going to a knitting group will help you immensely with your skills and pretty soon you will be knitting away more than ripping out!LOL!! |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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Lexi Lavender
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Lexi
Bangor
Maine
USA
77 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2015 : 12:48:33 PM
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| Lol hope so! I just went through indoor yarn stash and picked a few skeins to take with...I'm all set... |
Lavender Lexi
Farmgirl #4034
"Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them." — Eeyore. |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
1846 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
1846 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2015 : 12:53:17 PM
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Oh I just saw all of these updates!!! Carole - please thank Pumpkin for the website/pattern! I will definitely be checking that out. I am on major restrictions for awhile, so it is a good time for me to start learning :) I will also hopefully be doing some crafts for the various upcoming swaps. I love this time of the year :)
Lexi - Oh how exciting to be going to a knitting group! Once I learn how to knit, I want to start making fishermen's caps that are sent to those who fish in the winter, around Christmas time. I figured even if I cannot do it this year, hopefully I can next year! My 8 yo really wants to learn as well! |
~ Shannon, Sister #5349
Farmgirl of the Month January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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Lexi Lavender
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Lexi
Bangor
Maine
USA
77 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2015 : 2:39:48 PM
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| Shannon that is a great goal. I used to work with outpatients who have cancer and always wanted to be able to make hats for them. It is what I hope to do. |
Lavender Lexi
Farmgirl #4034
"Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them." — Eeyore. |
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Any knitters out there?
