Would you believe I have been knitting now for nearly two years? I am not an expert knitter, still haven't knit a pair of socks but I am a bit more confident than I was when I first started.
I still go to a sit and knit not every week, but a lot of the time and the last time I was there, a lady had brought in a pile of books that she didn't want and asked Angie to sell them and donate the money to charity. So I had a look through them and picked out a couple including the one below, you can read more about the book here (it's an Amazon link).
I did have a few issues, so turned to Angie for guidance, and this is where I learned something new and something so simple that you wonder why I didn't think of that.
I have to thank Angie for lending me her large stitch markers, mine are smaller and wouldn't fit around the 9.00 mm needles.
12 comments:
It's beautiful! I think the pattern is lovely and the stitch markers are a great idea. I use them all of the time for the same reason. I did have a poncho in the 70s and I actually made myself a new one about two years ago. I love to wear it in the "in between" weather. Have fun! Blessings, Betsy
ive knitted badly for years and im convinced i wont get any better , i can knit a sock but never achieve a pair ...lol
It looks like an amazing book. I do remember ponchos they are making a comeback which is wonderful.
I would love to have a poncho! Yes i had one in the 70's but mine was crocheted
I'm a new knitter, too (less than a year), and I'm currently knitting a baby blanket with knit two togethers and yarn overs! I started the blanket probably fifteen times before I finally understood the pattern and I now have about 8 inches completed.
Wish I could figure out how to post a picture!
Yes to having a poncho but as my mom and grandma crocheted I imagine it wasn't a knitted poncho :)
I think I need a poncho for this wonky weather. I use loops of yarn for stitch markers. Contrasting colors of course.
Neat work!
Can't wait to see it all finished and looking beautiful on you
Now that you have mastered knitting. Time to learn crochet! It's simple and I'm sure you will love it as much as I do
Well done you, xxx
My mother couldnt crochet so my older sister and i had knitted ponchos, some fancy looking pattern that she found. I guess my younger sister had one too but I cant remember.
I knitted one for my daughter about 8 years ago using a variegated blue wool and round needles.
I did have a poncho back in the day. I noticed that they are making a comeback along with shawls.
Shhh, I have been knitting for close to 55 years (Mom taught me when I was 7) and I still have not knitted socks.... I keep losing the needles. I bought a sock loom from Michael's and am afraid to use it. I better get started on learning how though.
God bless.
That looks like a lovely pattern. I use stitch markers a lot and they sure do make repeat patterns easy.
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