Learning to Knit

fyimate

So I just bought 5 and 6mm needles, what sorts of things can I knit with these, knowing they are thicker?
Have also purchased longer needles which help alot, so thanks for the tips.

Usagi_2

5mm would be for aran weight wool if you are knitting at a regular tension. Good for jumpers, hats.. a bit chunky for a baby, but there are patterns out there.

6mm would be a looser knit aran,it would come out a bit more drapey, or for slightly thicker wool.

What type of thing are you interested in making??

fyimate

Anything really, children's clothing, scarfs, hats...anything that can be knitted I'll try it!

So the thicker needle is more for larger clothing/items etc then?

rosieben

I'm a lurker on the knitting thread usually, but I thought some of you might enjoy this great news story

http://craftandhobby.wordpress.com/2010/03/29/wall-street-journal-story-on-truckers-that-knit-and-quilt/

ChocClare

rosieben wrote: »

I'm a lurker on the knitting thread usually, but I thought some of you might enjoy this great news story

http://craftandhobby.wordpress.com/2010/03/29/wall-street-journal-story-on-truckers-that-knit-and-quilt/

My dad was in charge of customs in the freight department at Southampton Docks in the seventies. He worked shifts - often nights - and it was VERY boring early in the morning if nothing was going on, SO... my mum taught him to crochet. It was easier than knitting, because you could put it down at any time without losing your place. He made us all hats, I remember . Anyway, one night, he was crocheting away, and this ENORMOUS trucker came in. My dad hastily hid his crochet under the desk (this WAS the 70s, remember). The lorry driver pointed at him. "Are you doing CROCHET?" he roared. My father admitted that he was. The chap turned on his heel and walked out - and returned with a carrier bag. "I make lace," he said, showing my dad the most exquisite pillow lace he had ever seen. Apparently, lorry drivers are often crafty people, as they have so many enforced stops with no other entertainment.

Who says it's only for girls, anyway? :rotfl:

rosieben

ChocClare wrote: »

... Apparently, lorry drivers are often crafty people, as they have so many enforced stops with no other entertainment.

Who says it's only for girls, anyway? :rotfl:

what a great story, my dad could knit, he never actually made anything but he used to pick mine up and do a few rows if I was out of the room!

I'm so impressed that men are doing these things :T I agree, it shouldn't only be for the girls - we can't shout for freedom of choice for women unless we give it to the men also

shelley_crow

Hi,

I need to learn to knit.

My son was in the special care baby unit for a few days after his birth in september. I'm time rich (ish) but cash poor at the moment. I don't have the money to make a donation as I'd like.

I'd like to learn to knit so that I can make some small baby blankets for them, I noticed that they had a number made by a local WI group to help the babies on the unit.

Is there a simple tutorial anyone could recommend? I was given a pair of knitting needles but they are size 8s, what size would I need?

Thanks.

libra10

There is a knitting tutorial here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9hv44QwQ-A

Several others on You Tube.

Good luck

Pink.

Hi Shelly,

These threads have some useful links that may help:

Learning to Knit

The Knitters Thread

I'll add your thread to the first one later to keep the replies together.

Pink

7891368

Can anyone give me advice what I need to start and any books/websites to give me a hand?