Young knitters?

[Sarahkka]

It's truly just practise. You need to accept a certain number of really ugly bits and pieces before you finally feel somewhat satisfied with something, I think.
I have a whole bunch of "cat mats" - knitting disasters that wound up cozying up the kitty bed!

 

[sammiwry]

I knit, I can only do a basic knitting stitch so only ever make scarfs but they are practical and you can never have too many scarfs

I went to the sewing and craft show at Alexandra Palace last week with my mum and there was a group there teaching people to knit, when we walked past there was a group of 4 girls in year 10/11 all learning to knit and keen to carry on on there coach on the way home!

 

[Wannabe Mommy]

I knit but I'm quite old at 28! I go to a knitting club once a month and it's lovely to sit and chat with everyone-young and old

I was just gonna say I'm a young knittter but I'm 28 too, does that make me an oldie ??

Ah well I feelyoung and have the same sense of humour as a toddler so I'm gonna call myself a young knitter

I love knitting and recently showed my DH up royally by sitting at his band practice when he was "rocking out" with all his super cool rock/metal friends knitting up a lovely little handbag. The lead singer looked at me aghast and asked what I was doing. Not sure he was that impressed when I told him

I taught myself last year using youtube vids and a book, took a while to get my head round the abreviations but I got there in the end. If you want a nice, quick and rewarding project why not make up some mini hats for innocent smoothies, for every hat you make Age UK gets 25p.

 

[FuzzyCaz]

I love knitting and recently showed my DH up royally by sitting at his band practice when he was "rocking out" with all his super cool rock/metal friends knitting up a lovely little handbag. The lead singer looked at me aghast and asked what I was doing. Not sure he was that impressed when I told him

Next time he's looking less than impressed, you can inform him that Kelley Deal, lead guitarist with The Breeders, not only knits, but she's also published a book or two on knitting!

Knitting absolutely *IS* rock & roll....and I often knit during lengthy soundchecks before gigs, and a few 'big name' singers in Ireland cherish the scarfs I've knitted for them, to keep their necks warm and to protect their voices

 

[TupeloHoney]

I'm taking it up as a new hobby - I bought a cheap how-to book to start. It looks fun, it's productive. I'm looking forward to busting it out today, actually.

 

[leigh5tom]

Love this thread! I'm 20 and taught myself to knit using books and things at about 13, and loved it ever since! Now doing the last sleeve of a cable-knit cardigan, and almost finished a fluffy blanket :') love knitting & am currently trying to decide on my next project! xxxxx

 

[Jen.Uh.Fur]

I really want to learn how to knit and crotchet. To the how to books actually help?

 

[tiggertea]

I can't comment on books as my mum taught me the basics when I was little, but since getting more adventurous, I've found you tube invaluable for learning new techniques/stitches etc. AND it's free!

 

[leigh5tom]

I managed to teach myself using books, and YouTube to crochet; try a mix of both xxx

 

[I Love Lucy]

My future MIL tried to teach me how to knit or crochet (I don't remember which), I didn't enjoy it very much though. I plan to try again though.

 

[YoungNImum]

You tube is a really good teacher x

 

[pinklizzy]

You tube is a really good teacher x

I would agree with that, I've just taught myself to crochet using youtube after trying to get the hang of it for years!

 

[Sarahkka]

I learned a ton from books. My mum taught me garter stitch and gave me a copy of Stitch 'n' Bitch by Debbie Stoller - hilarious and very very helpful!
I also found a beginner's class at my local yarn shop and wound up taking classes there for a few years - it was so fun and such a great way to learn.

 

[Sarahkka]

Oh! And I just found out about a new online craft class site called Craftsy. I don't know much about it yet, but I think (?) it's affiliated with Etsy...?
Coud be another one to check out.

 

[tiggertea]

Craftsy is a lovely place. Haven't taken any classes with them yet, but it's an interesting concept!

 

[numum]

Hurray I love knitting those am 28 also I'm really not ready to say I'm old yet so yes I am a young knitter! I love Debbie bliss patterns and the stitch and bitch books. Knitting my lord some gorgeous cabled legalrmers ATM

Eta haaaaaaaaa that is a classic auto correct sentence I mean lo and legwarmers

 

[CS2012]

I just turned 30 this month I have been knitting for around two years and crocheting for five.