So I am trying my hand at knitting for the second time. Both times I've taught myself. What can I say, I'm a self starter! Anyway the first time I borrowed a book and needles from a friend.
And while I was able to do it, sort a, I didn't like the result and it seemed more difficult than I imagined.
This time around, about 6 months later, I'm using youtube.com videos. I just searched casting on and purl stitch. Very many videos came up so I randomly picked a couple and tried it again! I had much better luck this time, for one: I guess I'm a visual learner. I always felt the books weren't telling me a step, or I lost something in translation. With a video, I'm able to pause and rewind as needed to pick up the nuances of each step.
So while the 6 or inches I've knitted so far won't earn me any awards (due to a dropped and then half assed picked up stitch and very loose ends and who knows what else)... I like it anyway! I have been alternating between knit and purl rows. I like this pattern much better than just straight knit stitches. I can't wait to master this and try a new stitch! Maybe I'll get good enough to follow a pattern and make something other than a scarf...
My ramblings about life and stuff. I like to sew, craft, cook, garden, and look for ideas on Pintrest! So that's what I'll write about, hope you enjoy!
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