practical help and encouragement for homemakers
by Joy Kincaid 9 Comments
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Babychaser says
I've been learning to knit just the way you did… practicing with that dishcloth pattern you shared. I have a post of them going up in a few days.
When we get back from our vacation I'm going to be finishing up three "summer" skirts for me. Oops. Running a bit behind. Then all the fall/winter sewing begins… with the quilt I'm working on.
Shelley says
I too need to start a sewing project…sewing for a granddaughters doll 🙂 Can't wait to see your creations from that beautiful material and lovely yarn…blessings
Lilyofthevalley - Tanya says
I've been thinking about sewing too lately. I'm itching to sew my youngest daughter some skirts for this coming winter. I haven't done any knitting for a very long time, I see projects now and again and think to myself that I must take it up again, but so far I haven't. I like the green dress! I can picture my youngest daughter in a dress like that, she is still at the age where she loves everything I sew for her. It is a bit harder sewing for my bigger girls, they have their own tastes and likes now. 🙂
Happy sewing and knitting!
Joy Kincaid says
Thanks for coming to visit, Tanya! Yes, my oldest daughter has her own taste in clothing now, too. 🙂 I'm thankful that she still likes long skirts! But I do have fun sewing for my younger daughters.
I partly took up knitting again because I love to work on it while we drive…it gives me something to do other than just sit there!
It was lovely to hear from you!
willowcreekfarm says
I love those dresses! Very cute.
I am gathering fabric and making some sewing plans lately too. I've made my girls their winter pantaloons already out of flannel to keep them nice and warm. I am also going to make them some more dresses and skirts and make the boys flannel pj pants.
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you! Your sewing plans sound fun–I love making winter pantaloons, and flannel pj's for the boys, too. I have a pile of cream colored flannel reserved for some pantaloons. Happy sewing!
cooperkelly4 says
I would love to start knitting, but it seems a little daunting. I would love to do this with my daughter too. She is 9. any suggestions? Thanks!
Joy Kincaid says
I consider myself a beginner knitter, but here's how I've been learning. I first decided I wanted to learn to knit about 15 years ago. I went to a yarn shop and told the lady I wanted to learn to knit. She recommended a simple scarf pattern. I made that scarf, got married, and then never picked up my knitting needles again until a couple of years ago. Then I started making simple dishcloths, using this pattern:
http://www.artfulhomemaking.com/2011/08/knitted-dishcloths.html
After doing dishcloths for awhile, then I made a hat, and now I'm branching out into other items. I couldn't have done it very easily without YouTube videos and Knittinghelp.com. When I come to a stitch I don't know how to do, I find a video to watch. To me, it's even better than having a teacher, because I can watch the videos over and over until I understand the stitch.
I'm hoping to teach my girls how to knit this year (they're 11 and 13). They have made a few simple things in the past, but I think they are now ready for more instruction. I think I may start by using a simple scarf pattern. That really helps to perfect the basic stitches. You can find lots of free patterns on Ravelry for scarves, dishcloths, and anything you'd like to knit!
I hope that's helpful!
cooperkelly4 says
Thanks for your reply. It definitely helped. =0)