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Me and Shaun? Yah, we're *like this*. Since I've finished my shawl, I thought I should channel my inner Shaun by practicing and perhaps challenging myself a bit. What's on my needles now? Why this lovely scarf from One Skein Wonders:
I'm stash-busting by using some beautiful Debbie Bliss Cotton DK to make this scarf. Using quality yarn makes such a difference, and I'm not quite sure I would enjoy knitting with anything else! I decided to use this yarn, even though the pattern calls for aran weight, as I wanted to knit a lighter scarf. I am also using smaller needles (4.5 mm), as I find it easier to keep my tension nice and even using those. Does this mean I am a loose knitter?
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I borrowed a lot of books from the library based on everyone's advice and one of the very best I've found is The Needlecraft Book. It's perfect for a visual learner like myself, as it's choc-a-block with full-colour photos. It makes short work of explaining knitting (and other needlearts) and has really fired my enthusiasm for my newest hobby. I've added this book to my wish list.
I'm really pleased with how the scarf is looking so far. I like the basket weave pattern and I hope to improve on knitting 1x1 ribbing by the end.
The lovely Kristen and I are planning a knit-a-long, suitable for both novice (me) and experienced (Kristen) knitters. All the details will be posted shortly and we hope you'll join us! I already bought some scrumptious bamboo cotton yarn to use. Heavenly!
I'm stash-busting by using some beautiful Debbie Bliss Cotton DK to make this scarf. Using quality yarn makes such a difference, and I'm not quite sure I would enjoy knitting with anything else! I decided to use this yarn, even though the pattern calls for aran weight, as I wanted to knit a lighter scarf. I am also using smaller needles (4.5 mm), as I find it easier to keep my tension nice and even using those. Does this mean I am a loose knitter?
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I borrowed a lot of books from the library based on everyone's advice and one of the very best I've found is The Needlecraft Book. It's perfect for a visual learner like myself, as it's choc-a-block with full-colour photos. It makes short work of explaining knitting (and other needlearts) and has really fired my enthusiasm for my newest hobby. I've added this book to my wish list.
I'm really pleased with how the scarf is looking so far. I like the basket weave pattern and I hope to improve on knitting 1x1 ribbing by the end.
The lovely Kristen and I are planning a knit-a-long, suitable for both novice (me) and experienced (Kristen) knitters. All the details will be posted shortly and we hope you'll join us! I already bought some scrumptious bamboo cotton yarn to use. Heavenly!
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I'm telling you, knitting is addictive. The best part? It's portable - you'll be knitting everywhere in no time!
FABULOUS! You know I think we are in the same wavelength or something because I want to start knitting soon! And this knit along may be all I need to get going--hosted by two of my favourite ladies! Who could ask for more?
You can even knit your own Shaun the Sheep! One of the UK knitting magazines had the pattern ages ago - but I bet you could find it on Ravelry.
"He's Shaun the Sheep, he's Shaun the Sheep. He even mucks about with those who cannot bleat'!
Yes that means you are a loose knitter. I am a tight knitter so sometimes I have to go up a needle size. Glad to see you are enjoying the world of knitting!
@Andrea - too true!
@Debi - Yippee!!! You are so lovely!
@birdmommy - I am definitely going to find that Shaun pattern on Ravelry!
@Kat - Loose knitter - check! Thank you so much, this helps a lot!
A knit along would be lovely! I have been struggling in my attempts to learn this wonderful craft and this would be just the thing to push me in the right direction! Love the scarf - it looks lovely!
Wow, knitting complicated looking patterns already! I've only ever tried ribbing, but I've decided I want to learn cables this winter! That basket weave looks really nice. :)
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