Learning to knit and continuing on this journey
Posted November 11th, 2006 by leanned
My passions are knitting and writing. My hand knitting designs have appeared in such publications as Knit Together. My writing has appeared in a collection of magazines as well as in two books. Novelty Yarn (CD) is my first book. In Novelty Yarn I celebrate knitting as I spin the yarn of my journey to become a knitwear designer.
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I credit my Grandma as the one who taught me to knit.
Knitting is a relatively easy craft to learn. Once you are familiar with the knit and purl stitches the knitting world is yours to explore. Two simple stitches are all that separate a knitter from a non-knitter. Yet these stitches lead to a world of endless possibilities.
So endless are these possibilities in fact that it is a misnomer for me to say that my Grandma taught me to knit. Thirty years later I still find myself learning to knit: it is a life long endeavor. There is always something new to learn.
How do you begin to learn? How do you continue this journey?
If you are fortunate to be surrounded by knitters you need only ask one question, “Can you teach me that?”
Most knitters are more than happy to pass on the secrets of their craft. Unfortunately, not all knitters are cut-out to teach. Choose your mentor carefully. Ensure there is a mutual respect. Do you truly like this person? This question is especially important to address if the knitting technique you wish to learn is onerous. It is also important that your teacher knits in the style in which you are accustomed. If you knit continental style seek out a teacher who knits in that knitting style.
What if the technique you wish to learn is not known by the knitters in your guild?
Pay a visit to your local yarn or book shop. If you can’t find the information you seek locally go global by way of the internet.
Once you have a grasp of the technique, sharpen your new skill by teaching others.
How did you learn to knit? How do you continue to learn? What is your favourite knitting resource? Please share by leaving a comment.
© Knitwear Designer Leanne D September 22, 2006
January 27, 2007
To all the dear knitters from westcoast knitters!
I just opened this site and I was so astounded to see such a beautiful website. This is the nicest one I have ever seen. It sounds as if it is so easy to learn. And it gives courage to those who would like to learn and add it to their list of hobbies.
There is something about knitting. You can loose your soul in it. Every stitch, every row and a pattern if you need one, makes a new creation and at the end you can wear it or give it as a present. My step-Mom used to say:”anybody can buy but not everybody can make something.” Knitting is something lasting. In every re-hab centre they should teach knitting and I am sure it will help those who have addiction problems.
And now I am going to browse though this website, enjoy and learn from it. I dream of going on a cruise with you knitters or on a train and be surrounded with nice people and wool. Thank you and carry on…
Christiane Cousins.