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renee43
08-02-2006, 07:25 PM
Well, I've always wanted to learn to knit and I've signed up for a class at Michael's. Wish me luck!
carmencasey
08-03-2006, 09:56 AM
Good Luck - I used to knit many years ago, drove my husband nutz, I got quite good at it if I say so myself - made several chunky cardigans and everytime I finished one, my sister, or one of her friends wanted to buy it, so I never actually finished one for myself - but it is fun to watch the yarn grow!!!!
DayLilies and FireFlies
08-03-2006, 10:49 AM
I have got "knit" down, but I can't "purl" for anything :( ...I guess I'll master it one day...until, every one gets scarves for Christmas done with only the knit stitch :)

Good luck in your class :)
mrs.ashton
08-04-2006, 06:27 AM
Well, I've always wanted to learn to knit and I've signed up for a class at Michael's. Wish me luck!

Good luck Renee. I don't knit myself I would rather smock but my girlfriends love it. It can be quite the social thing to if you get into a "knitting club". There are so many fun styles now out that you can knit your own pieces and be quite the fashion plate.
Princess
08-05-2006, 09:22 AM
Hi Renee,

I just finished a knitting class! I love it - there are so many beautiful things you can make, although I may need a few more lessons! We have a knitting "club" that I plan to attend for more ideas and help! Good Luck!
renee43
08-06-2006, 01:08 PM
Good luck Renee. I don't knit myself I would rather smock but my girlfriends love it. It can be quite the social thing to if you get into a "knitting club". There are so many fun styles now out that you can knit your own pieces and be quite the fashion plate.

Mrs. Ashton, my mother's neighbor used to hand-smock and made beautiful things. I can't remember so tell me: does this require a sewing machine? I'd like to try it too but I can't sew a lick!
mrs.ashton
08-06-2006, 04:02 PM
Mrs. Ashton, my mother's neighbor used to hand-smock and made beautiful things. I can't remember so tell me: does this require a sewing machine? I'd like to try it too but I can't sew a lick!

Renee I don't have a sewing machine or do regualr sewing either. You can buy either ready to smock outfits (http://three2eight.com/item.jsp?category=7657) or pre pleated pieces from a smocking/sewing store or online.
LLPollock
09-04-2006, 09:44 PM
Renee,
Enjoy it! My Mom taught me how to knit years ago, but I wasn't very proficient at it until I took a felting class at UVa. I love knitting...it's very peaceful and lately I've been knitting caps (it's a super easy pattern) as part of a charitable project at church that are sent to children in Mongolia. Kind of a weird charitable effort for a church in the desert!