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[missuscluck]

Ok so I cant knit. I can cast off and on. Knit in a straght line. Loose and gain stitches but thats it. Having already knitted everyone within a 5 mile radius a scarf I need some ideas of simple knitting makes for pressys. Anyone got any???

[Tulip]

Learn to knit in the round.... hats, mittens, socks.... the opportunities are endless!

 

If you're sticking with to-and-fro I started off making bags. Or how about a baby blanket - you can use purl stitches on the right side to make a pattern.

 

If you're not already on Ravelry.com, I'd urge you to join up - there's a group called "Moving Beyond Rectangles" to support those taking the first step on from scarves (I was one of those people a few months back!)

[craftyhunnypie]

Wild mum had a brilliant knitted bag pattern - she made me one & I went on to knit one myself too. Very easy as it is just rows of garter stitch (knit). You knit 10 rows on little needles, change to big needles until long & then finish with 10 rows on small needles again. You then knit a long handle & sew it all together. Easy & makes really lovely bags. A nice change from a scarf. You can knit a square cushion in stripes. Use self striping wool or fluffy fur wool for unusual designs.

Good luck - I was once like you - scarves galore! Watch a few demos on you tube or ask a friend to show you a few basics.

 

Emma.x

[Egzandra]

If you can do what you have already done, you are probably better than you think and could embark on something more adventurous. In the meantime I have found some free knitting patterns for beginners for you,

 

http://home.howstuffworks.com/free-knitting-patterns-for-beginners.htm

 

but you could also find a knitting pattern for a jumper for yourself that is knitted on big needles in a fluffy yarn that covers a multitude of uneven stitches, if you still do them! It should come out lovely. You'll be everso proud. Enjoy!!!

[Ygerna]

If you want to learn to 'kint in the round' this looks like an easy project

 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/knit-cowl#

[Couperwife]

Wild mum had a brilliant knitted bag pattern - she made me one & I went on to knit one myself too. Very easy as it is just rows of garter stitch (knit). You knit 10 rows on little needles, change to big needles until long & then finish with 10 rows on small needles again. You then knit a long handle & sew it all together. Easy & makes really lovely bags. A nice change from a scarf. You can knit a square cushion in stripes. Use self striping wool or fluffy fur wool for unusual designs.

Good luck - I was once like you - scarves galore! Watch a few demos on you tube or ask a friend to show you a few basics.

 

Emma.x

 

Emma, this sounds great, how many stitches did you use? what sort of wool and what size needles?

I fancy this

 

going back to the "what to knit"

 

have you looked into http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com

or http://www.knitty.com

 

there are loads of patterns in these sites, all free

 

cathy

x

[missuscluck]

Thanks folks. Ill take a look at the suggested patters later on when Im home

[Fizzle Knit]

Here's a link to what I believe was the original pattern:-

 

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/jul/26/16

 

 

You knit 10 rows of 80 stitches on no 4 needles, then 88 rows on no. 8's, then another 10 on no. 4's, sew it up, and add handles. When I made handles I knitted i-cord on no. 5 DPN's, whaich was easier thasn following the pattern at that stage. It makes a very stretchy string bag, cotton yarn is apparently best.

 

 

 

 

Wild mum had a brilliant knitted bag pattern - she made me one & I went on to knit one myself too. Very easy as it is just rows of garter stitch (knit). You knit 10 rows on little needles, change to big needles until long & then finish with 10 rows on small needles again. You then http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/jul/26/16knit a long handle & sew it all together. Easy & makes really lovely bags. A nice change from a scarf. You can knit a square cushion in stripes. Use self striping wool or fluffy fur wool for unusual designs.

Good luck - I was once like you - scarves galore! Watch a few demos on you tube or ask a friend to show you a few basics.

 

Emma.x

 

Emma, this sounds great, how many stitches did you use? what sort of wool and what size needles?

I fancy this

 

going back to the "what to knit"

 

have you looked into http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com

or http://www.knitty.com

 

there are loads of patterns in these sites, all free

 

cathy

x

[Couperwife]

wow, thank you

 

 

cathy

x

[craftyhunnypie]

I used quite a chunky wool so it was a nice knit bag - not a string bag. I think I used 4mm & 8mm needles. I can't remember.

 

Emma.x

[Fizzle Knit]

I used quite a chunky wool so it was a nice knit bag - not a string bag. I think I used 4mm & 8mm needles. I can't remember.

 

Emma.x

 

I've knitted 4 of the cotton string bag versions now - the last one for me. I'll have to try in a different yarn - your version sounds good Crafty. I find it's a good pattern for when I haven't knit for a while and want to ease myself slowly in.

Going back to the original message - don't be scared to try new techniques. Increasing and decreasing aren't necessarily too difficult, I found the Debbie Stoller Stitch and (a word beginning with B that rhymes with stitch but not allowed here) Book really helpful - lots of explanations.

[henriette]

I adore knitting. I will try most things, but oh I am so bad at it. Actually the knitting bit isn't the problem, it's the stitching up that gets me every time. My Mum used to knit beautifully and then as she became older and less able she used to knit wonderful coloured cotton dishcloths. She knitted dozens of them, all in moss stitch. She passed away some years ago now, but still I have a supply of the dishcloths and so do both of my daughters. Dear Mum!

[Chook n Boo Mum]

I used quite a chunky wool so it was a nice knit bag - not a string bag. I think I used 4mm & 8mm needles. I can't remember.

 

Emma.x

 

I've knitted 4 of the cotton string bag versions now - the last one for me. I'll have to try in a different yarn - your version sounds good Crafty. I find it's a good pattern for when I haven't knit for a while and want to ease myself slowly in.

Going back to the original message - don't be scared to try new techniques. Increasing and decreasing aren't necessarily too difficult, I found the Debbie Stoller Stitch and (a word beginning with B that rhymes with stitch but not allowed here) Book really helpful - lots of explanations.

 

....and very lovely one of those other 3 is too !!!

 

I've knitted several of them too using this pattern and different wools/yarns give very different results

 

Sha x