Krisanthemum
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Upvotes all around for those who comment on this wonky washcloth! I am so happy I could burst.
Jan 10, 2017 12:21 AM
Krisanthemum
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Upvotes all around for those who comment on this wonky washcloth! I am so happy I could burst.
pillagebeforeyouburn
This is the same washcloth in the EXACT same color as the first one I learned to knit! Great job and enjoy your new hobby.
CheeseburgerDreams
Learning new skills is hard and it takes patience. Great job!
shovethis
It is lovely :)
Purplejellybean
Im proud of you! Thats awesome. Everytime you use it, you'll be reminded of your accomplishment.
ILikeCoffeeNotJava
It's something not too many people are capable of. It's not *just* a washcloth :) great job!
mynameisminerva
Great job, here's a tip: go out and buy BIG yarn and big needles, it's easier for when you're starting out.
MorganeLeFaye
In through the front door, around the back, open a window, out jumps jack
makingaruckus
Ruthniss
You should be. Knitting is hard but rewarding =) Keep it up!
BorderlineFeline
It's like a blanket for kittens. And I love it.
Krisanthemum
I could make one for my cat, that could be fun.
secretoaster
Is this one of those decorative wash clothes that won't wash anything?
Krisanthemum
Nope! As soon as I finished I went and took a shower.
echoingwhisper
I'm knot good at knitting
Thereminista
Congratulations! Wait till you visit your first real wool store! It will change you....
Krisanthemum
That sounds dangerous.
Pirsquar
As someone who recently learned to crochet, I salute you! It feels good to make something out of practically nothing.
Krisanthemum
It does! I've crocheted for years but always wanted to knit too so I tried, again. This time it finally stuck.
tinyhooman
Congrats, @op! That's one skill I'm still trying to learn.
gingersnapdragon
When my dad was in the RAF in the 1950's they were all taught to knit so they could make their own gloves, hats etc in an emergency.
Krisanthemum
That's actually really interesting! Did he ever continue it as a hobby?
gingersnapdragon
Yep, he made scarves and wash cloths and teddies. BTW the best knitter I know is a 35 year old man
pavelevich
10 years to knit that? Damn so
Krisanthemum
I would start, get frustrated, and then give up. This was knitted in a few days. The other ones I had started in previous years looked bad.
IJustGotHereMan
My wife is teaching me. (Imma dude)
Krisanthemum
That's wonderful that you want to learn!
novaprime
Knit washcloths are the BEST!! Now, for weaving in ends...
Krisanthemum
Did and done my friend!
novaprime
Good for you. I think that's my wife's least favorite part.
baciandrio
Cotton knitted dishcloths make amazing gifts and they last for years. If that was your first, you did really well.
Krisanthemum
It was my first. I can show you the other things I've worked on before. I'd get confused halfway through, unable tell which side was k or p.
OnlyCoolKidsHaveTheBeetus
I used to be the same way. or which side was the wrong side or right side. it takes practice but you're doing a great job :)
susiejunebug
Congratulations! I crochet pretty well, but knitting is still on the to do list some day.
Krisanthemum
That's where I was at as well.
AshtaMonogue
Yeah, that's me too
scc2844
Keep going! Get some merino wool and get on ravelry.com- you can search by difficulty rating! Happy knitting!!
scc2844
Also your stitches are very even. It looks very good!
Krisanthemum
Thank you so much! After I had gotten it down and felt good I started picking a lot of things on ravelry. Thinking a short row shawl next.
Dethen
Knitting washcloths is great since they are not huge projects but are still useful and work just fine even if you mess up a bit.
FlysaMinelly
What's it made from? I want to knit a washcloth
Krisanthemum
Sugar and Cream cotton yarn. The place near me was running a 2 for 5 deal. I think I can get two washcloths out of one ball.
FlysaMinelly
Do you recon it would work for a bath mat too?
Krisanthemum
It could totally work for that but would need its widest point extended because this is more pit holder size.
TheNotSoCrazyCatlady
@OP Congrats! Check out Joanne's Web at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJs-4cgnJJgkJfRHogiOecQ, it really helped me to learn how to knit!
fantastichochiminh
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Krisanthemum
I certainly will!
giftkartoffel
Very Pink Knits on YouTube is also really helpful I think
NoFuckingClue
Krisanthemum
I hope you do. I found this to be really calming and rhythmic.
FuckingPrude
. This is my follow dot, I want to learn to knit too!
Krisanthemum
Make it happen!
lonewolf94
jizz rag.
Krisanthemum
Nah.
lonewolf94
This looks the Gucci of jiz rags bro. High quality knit work. 5/7 would use it.
BlueLanternBraxx
My wife told me to tell you she's proud of you.
humminbirdtunes
I just learned how to crochet and spent an entire week trying to teach myself knitting in the round and I still can't do it without -
humminbirdtunes
- screaming so I'm super proud of you too!
Krisanthemum
Tell your wife thank you for me. I appreciate it!
BlueLanternBraxx
Will do :)
Veszy
That was the cutest shit ever ????
Jncat
I just learned to knit too! That washcloth is awesome do you have a pattern? Only thing I have kind of made is this (in the reply).....
Jncat
Lydia's scarf /a/ywYx0
Krisanthemum
Here it is! It's all knit which is nice. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/grandmothers-favorite
Jncat
Thank you!
EvilKam
Waddup my knittah!
kittyvonkat
You go my knitter. I'm more of a hooker myself.
itsalwaysalyssa
meepthemagicdragon
ONE OF US! ONE OF US!
fudgesickle
I seriously laughed out loud at this comment!
Krisanthemum
I've started adding ALL the free patterns to my ravelry library.
VolcanicFossil
Lion brand will email you free patterns of you sign up.
ladyb14
Ravelry is crack for knitters. Welcome to the obsession!
NoodleyLove
Seriously. My pattern folder on my laptop is insane.
ladyb14
I try to utilize the ravelry library feature. That way it's all on their servers, and not my hard drive.
YesThatWasMe
You should make items and sell them. I'll buy¿¿¿
KakAlakin
Honestly without specific commissions the price range is way outside what most will pay for the time and materials it takes.
YesThatWasMe
Yeah but people are willing to pay
ladyb14
This. So much. Even calculating on minimum wage, the number of hours it takes to make things worth purchasing is more than most think.
KakAlakin
Agreed. With how long it takes to make a Shaw I just make them for my gf and friends. If the yarn is >$25 per skein I make them pay for it.