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  1. 06-22-2007, 05:53 PM #1
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    Talking Gonna teach myself to knit!

    I'm going to get some stuff tomorrow. Is it hard? I crochet, but they say that knitting goes faster. I taught myself to crochet, do you think I could teach myself to knit?
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  2. 06-22-2007, 06:19 PM #2
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    Sure, you can teach yourself to knit! I learned both many years ago. Funny, I always thought crocheting was faster.
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  3. 06-22-2007, 06:54 PM #3
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    Sure -- you can do it! Ask lots of questions here, if you get stuck. . . and check online for demonstration videos, etc.

    I crochet faster, but knitting uses less yarn.
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  4. 06-22-2007, 07:04 PM #4
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    Sure you can! I learned here! And I used the book the complete Idiot's guide to knitting and crochet

    I crochet faster too, but i get more bang for my buck with knitting because it uses less yarn.
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    I taught myself and I think that Heather (YankeeMom) also did by using http://www.knittinghelp.com/ . They have great instructions and what I really loved was that they have online instruction videos and the woman that runs the site is a great teacher and wears her webcam on her chest so the videos show the knitting at the same angle that you are actually knitting.

    I find that I can crochet a lot faster than I can knit but that might be because I am still a newbie. I love the relaxing click clacking for the needles as I knit. Have fun with your new hobby .
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  6. 06-23-2007, 09:16 AM #6
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    I find when I crochet it goes way faster then knitting, and also ripping out the probs. lol
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  7. 06-23-2007, 09:19 AM #7
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    Sure you can Julie! I can knit fast but I still crochet faster. LOL All depends on the pattern stitch you are using and how intricate the pattern you are making is. Holler if you need help.
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    I taught myself knitting as well. It took me awhile to realize the less tension i put on the yarn the more even my stitches turn out. But I love it, I have several projects going at the same time... and it is portable, so I can work on it while waiting or traveling. I am hoping to get some pictures of my projects but haven't been motivated to put the needles down to do it!

    Have fun!
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    You can do it Julie!! If I can teach myself to knit after all these years crocheting, you can do it

    Crochet does go faster than knitting, but crochet also uses about 1/3 more yarn than knitting does
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    Going to buy the stuff tomorrow!!!!
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