Encouragement and Testimonials

Here you can read or submit your own humorous stories and bits of encouragement, whether they be nostalgic, mirthful, or thought-provoking. Any memorable, true-life knitting story qualifies, so sit back and relax to read--or submit!

Saturday, May 17, 2008Name: Muriel Conwell

Subject: knitting hints

Comment: I grew up in England and learned to knit when I was four (in a family of great knitters). During WW11 I knitted scarves and hats for soldiers. I still love knitting -everything from scarves to lace, I just found this web site and am delighted to find great ideas and hints that I didn't know about. Keep up the good work. MMC I have bookmarked this site.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008Name: Rose M

Subject: Knitting Ponchos

Comment: For all the girls, i find knitting interesting even though sometimes slow but once you complete what you are knitting its wow. I recently started off knitting ponchos did one for my 2yrs old girl then for the 10yrs old and surprisingly i have been getting serious orders, and I am slowly earning a living

Saturday, April 19, 2008Name: esin

Subject: sweden

Comment: Hello Esin from Sweden Stockholm. I started crochet when I was five and made a table cloth when I was six. Now I am 25 and going to make my first sweater. Believe me its a challenge and dont know when to finish...if I ewer will?..hope so.. And its so sad that some people still seeing stitching as an oldie thing. You girls in this site!! Good luck, you are all so cool and it warms my heart. Lowes..

Friday, April 11, 2008Name: knittergirl

Subject: baby blanket

Comment: I just finished a baby blanket for my brother. If ever u need a fast baby present, this is the way to go! i knit it with double strands, and size 17 needles. I finished it in exactly a week!

p.s. I am thirteen

Tuesday, April 08, 2008Name: Autumn

Subject: Knitting @ 13

Comment: Well, being 13 and able to knit, is considered strange and for 'grannies.' so offensive!!!! I like to tell them that they are full of baloney and some of my guy friends knit. Also, i keep in mind, to tell the guys that knitting guilds were only for men!!!

Sunday, April 06, 2008Name: Alison - from Birmingham UK

Subject: Antonia's marginal note on crochet

Comment: Before you totally write off learning to crochet, try YouTube.com If you key in www.youtube.com and search under 'crochet' there are some videos including a stop-start animation one.

I haven't road tested any of the crochet videos but have found some of Cat Bordhi's knitting instruction vidoes helpful. it seems to make a difference when one can actually see the stitches being made, and hear the instructions at the same time.

I am first and foremost a knitter, but do use crochet for edgings etc.

At the moment I am struggling with the wrap & turn heel for toe-up socks. So far I have mis-read 2 different sets of instructions. I need to re-visit YouTube as soon as I have a moment.........

Wednesday, March 19, 2008Name: Antonia

Subject: My Marginal Note

Comment: My marginal note in crochet:- Whatever way I try to teach myself...I feel it's a dead end. I've accepted my limitation. I'm a personable knitter though.

Sunday, March 16, 2008Name: Barbara

Subject: New knitter

Comment: I am a long time crocheter (almost 30 years) that has struggled to learn to knit. I think after 3 different people have tried over the years, I am finally teaching myself from a book. (I love to read!) It looks like it may stick this time. Thank you for all your encouraging words about loving to knit. I can't wait to feel confident enough to teach my 5 year old daughter, she just started learning to crochet 3 months ago. She has decided she loves making necklaces and bracelets for her friends. Just wait, soon she'll be knitting clothes for all her babydolls.

Thursday, March 13, 2008Name: knittergirl

Subject: circular

Comment: I just learned how to knit in the round with circular needles, and I see the possibilitys stretching on before me! Thanks for the great site!

P.S. I found a link for the instructions on here!

Sunday, March 09, 2008Name: elizabeth

Subject: teaching kids to knit

Comment: I just taught my 6 year old sister and two of her friends to knit. it was hard at first, for them and me, but it was worth it! they love it!

Sunday, March 09, 2008Name: emily

Subject: addicting

Comment: knitting is soo addicting! I learned how to knit 2 years ago, and I haven't put down my needles since!

Saturday, March 08, 2008Name: Princess G

Subject: Wow! :O

Comment: its so great seeing so many young teenagers like me that are getting into knitting! I am 13 and have been a self taught knitter since age 11. I am encountering my first baby garment for my cousin and its so nice to hear great comments about me knitting from my family and friends.

Don't be afraid to show your tallent... its uniques and we are very lucky to have been taught this beautiful craft. Be fearless! Be brave! Have fun with it!

xoxo

Princess G

Monday, March 03, 2008Name: Becky

Subject: N00bie @ Knitting

Comment: Wow, reading all of these comments with 12 and 13 yr olds designing their own sweater patterns makes me feel really old (at 16!) and REALLY new to knitting. I started knitting just a few months ago when my Girl Scout troop decided to knit lap blankets for wheelchair patients at a friend's hospital. (Yes, I know, I'm still in Girl Scouts...but trust me, it's NOT as dorky as it sounds!) Now I'm planning what I want to knit over the upcoming Spring Break, and the lists of all the knitting patterns are very helpful! I have my eye on either a cell phone or iPod cozy...wish me luck!

Monday, March 03, 2008Name: Mrs. Mousie

Subject: updating in the round-ha

Comment: Hi Mrs. Mousie here, Just wanted to update my knitting. The other day I went to a knitting convention. It was great!! I didn't realize how many knitters were out there! When I was there, I brought some yarn and cute little circular knitting needles, I'm working on my first "tubular purse" (working in the round this time) I realy am starting to like tea also! Tea and knitting with my mice, perfect way to rid anxiety!

Thursday, February 21, 2008Name: Abby

Subject: Multitasking!

Comment: I have finally mastered the skill of multitasking. I can read this website AND knit at the same time. You gotta love that!

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