My Very First StitchesFive years ago I taught myself to knit and like many beginners, my first project was a garter stitch scarf.
I still remember being unsure of what I was doing and hoping I didn't mess up, because I had no idea how to fix my mistakes.
I think it took me about a week to finish this scarf and by the end, I had perfected the knit stitch and learned how to cast on, bind off and change yarn colors. But more importantly, I learned something about myself: I love to knit!
It all began with garter stitch.
What a sweet beginner scarf. That is impressive for a first project. I just printed out the primavera socks, love'em!
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You know, I've been trying to think of a 'G' and garter stitch never even crossed my mind! Of course, now I have to think of something different... great scarf!
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Look how nice your stitches look! Garter stitch can be so elegant and so earthy, too. Nice G!
ReplyDeleteLovely. Did we all start out with a scarf? I made a scarf for Joy #2 with a basic weave type pattern at the ends. I was practicing knits and purls. Joy #2 lost the scarf within 2 months. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great first project! It looks super! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure to have as your first knitting project! Not so many of us had such quick success nor the first object. heh Wonderful G post. :)
ReplyDeleteI just cannot believe you have only been knitting for 5 years--your soooo good!!! Obviously a natural:-)
ReplyDeleteI knit alot of garter stitch scarves before I got up the nerve to move onto something else. :-)
ReplyDeleteWow you even changed colors! Mine was a scarf in fun fur! I knit quite a few of those. I little hard to work with. I din't have the confidence to change colors for a long time!
ReplyDeleteWow that looks like great tension for a beginner scarf! Well you have learned a lot in 5 years!
ReplyDeleteI think you have knit more in five years than most folks do in a lifetime!
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Wow, I never would have guessed that you've only been knitting for 5 years. You're so accomplished! And what a nice even looking 1st project. Obviously...a natural :-)
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you had only been knitting 5 years! I thought you'd been at it all your life. Gives me hope! Your cupcake is darling.
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