knitting

What’s your favorite thing to knit? Lots of people love scarves, and they are a great place to start if you’re a beginning knitter, but there are plenty of other items out there to get started on, too.

I like to knit things for the home, and I’ve worked on afghans and throws, kitchen dish cloths, and even items to hold baked goods in the past. Right now I’m working on a pillow or two for the living room couch.

I love to knit scarves and accessories, too. If you’re a beginner, hand warmers, scarves, and even wraps and ponchos are easy, and most of them are quick, too, so you can have a feeling of accomplishment and pride when you finish your first project.

I’d recommend starting out with large needles (size 10 or so), and relatively bulky yarn for your first project. That helps you see the stitches a little bit easier, and it will get you used to working with yarn and needles. As you progress, work your way into other yarns and smaller needles, it will come easy to you once you’re used to it.

Have you tried knitting socks? Don’t be intimidated by those double-pointed needles (dpns)! Once you get used to them, you may like them better than straight needles!

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