French Knitting - money saving?

Gracie_1827

Hi, I use to do this as a child and I think the "All about French Knitting" is confusing. This one is much more straight forward
http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/tips/spool-knit.htm

Ordinary knitting on two needles is much quicker an less fiddly. there are plenty of instructions on the net and even videos to show you basic stitches

Reverbe

Thanks folks for all your help. I will stick with it and try all your suggestions. TBH I think I am just cut out to be total cr*p at anything crafty. I have tried to teach myself how to knit and i cannot even cast on. Is it something you need to be shown as I seem to get nowhere with books and the Interweb?

Reverbe

Gracie_1827 wrote: »

Hi, I use to do this as a child and I think the "All about French Knitting" is confusing. This one is much more straight forward
http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/tips/spool-knit.htm

Ordinary knitting on two needles is much quicker an less fiddly. there are plenty of instructions on the net and even videos to show you basic stitches

I found that site confusing as my mushroom isnt as big as that and so it doesnt look like those long lengths between??

I think I just wasted my money...*in tears now*Why am i so useless at this stuff? This is meant to be so easy kids can do it..????

Gracie_1827

The principle is the same though. I used to use a cotton bobbin with 4 nails hammered in around the centre hole, so you can imaging how close they were

MissB_2

Hey Reverbe!
Don't get despondent!
This site helps with the 'big' knitting tips, when you feel brave enough to try it:
http://www.coatscrafts.co.uk/Crafts/Knitting/Howtos/

Every one of these things is a skill - a knack -and it takes a while to get them, but once you do you'll be fine! Perseverence.
If it's worth doing, it's worth trying as many times as it takes until you get it right

Dunno whereabouts in the country you are, but maybe if you're near one of this lot who knows the tips, they could show you?

Dont panic,
Hugs,
B
x x x

MissB_2

PS - if someone 'showing' you helps - try looking on YouTube!
B
x x x

Gracie_1827

This is posted on youtube...looks a bit fiddly to beginwith. But persevere, by the way what are you going to make?
sorry forgot link...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNTSqO54Ro0

grunnie

I use to do that as a little girl but just with an old wooden sewing reel and 4 nails hammered into the top and a darning needle to turn over the loops. Use to call it cattie's tail as it looked like a cat's tail hehe:rotfl:

Reverbe

MissB wrote: »

PS - if someone 'showing' you helps - try looking on YouTube!
B
x x x

I dont currently have sound on the pc so youtube isnt much good

I am in West London btw... don't think I am near anyone?

Gracie I wanna make a scarf or maybe 2 for my mascot that I take to the football.So all I need to do is a basic lengthin black and then one in white maybe... I thought this would be easy and boost my confidence for real knitting :rolleyes: I have already planned my first 2 projects for real knitting. Frist a purple scarf for myself, then knitted squares in various blues to make a blanket/throw.

Reverbe

Gracie_1827 wrote: »

This is posted on youtube...looks a bit fiddly to beginwith. But persevere, by the way what are you going to make?
sorry forgot link...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNTSqO54Ro0

just watched the start with no sound and she seems to be threading ir back through when it was already threaded????