Some of you know we from the sewing forum as well as the weight loss forum, but I have never posted or even lurked here before until today.

I have a good friend that has been knitting for a year+ now and she had made so many cool projects and she inspires me. I have wanted to learn how to knit for a long, long time now, but have really lacked the time to teach myself.

My MIL tried to teach me to crochet and I make one line of stitches, but she never taught me how to add to it. :( Yesterday, I bought a little kit and between it and a Debbie Bliss, Learn to Knit book my grandmother gave me, I taught myself to at least cast on, and knit rows. Don't know how to finish it off yet, but I guess I will cross that bridge when I get there.

My first project is a scarf that will have 3 different types of stitches, I guess that it is supposed to help you practice. I don't like the yarn that came with the kit, because it is acrylic and personal natural preference aside, it is itchy to knit with. I bought some Debbie Bliss cashmerino off eBay, as well as I plan to go back to Hancock's (really the only game in town), and see if they have any 100% cotton yarn. I would *really* like to learn to knit socks. The thought of warm wooly socks really excites me, LOL!

Anyway, that is my story, and I appreciate you letting me share it. :D

:kittypink Hey Stacey, welcome! I love to crochet and knit and currently that's what everyone is getting this christmas either something knit or crochet. Binding of is a cinch so when you get there if you need help, just let us know, there are some pros here (not me, I stick to the simple, but I could help w/binding off LOL) :happy:

Stacey,

Hi there mama! Welcome to a new addiction. I am sure your scarf will be lovely when it is done for the fact that you made it. :happy:

Do you have a Joanns in your area? They have Wool Ease on sale for $1.77 a skein and I think this is a great starter yarn. It is 80% acrylic/20% wool and is a bit higher quality then say Red Heart. I think it is pretty soft. If you want to learn how to knit socks there is a special sock yarn that is made from superwash wool and nylon. THis makes a washable wool sock that is extra durable.

We all love this online store: www.knitpicks.com. The prices are great for high quality yarn and you get free shipping with a $30 order. :)

Erin

Welcome Stacey! I'm a new knitter too. Just started in early October.

Welcome, Stacey! Glad to have you here. I have been coming to this forum more and more lately. Probably b/c I am knitting more again lately. I have had a life-long love of knitting.

Anyway, great job on your first bit of knitting! :)

Kristin

Welcome! :wave: You will find tons of inspiration here :)

Hi Stacey.

I'm new to this forum as well. I've known how to knit for years, just never have had the passion. I got bit by the bug and I'm loving it. Made my first scarf a few weeks ago. My friend and I are taking a sock class in a week and a half. Then I want to rolled-brim hat class as well.