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[paradox3]

Okay, because you do get that when I have a seizure I'm out of control.

So theoretically you might have a seizure whilst holding a knitting needle? And accidentally poke yourself in the eye or stab someone with it? I suppose it is possible (although I would argue unlikely). Same thing could happen with a pen or a pencil.

Better avoid these items as well if you want to be completely safe.

Me thinks you are just joshing with us and your main objection to knitting is that it is unmanly in your eyes.

 

[Tabitha]

No Jae wasn't joshing. He was just making it all about him again. and see it worked.

 

[BethAnne]

No Jae wasn't joshing. He was just making it all about him again. and see it worked.

It isn't all about him...I'm still the one knitting

 

[paradox3]

It isn't all about him...I'm still the one knitting

You and @Northwind and I . . . all still knitting!

Have enjoyed our chat about the quality of knitting needles.
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[Mendalla]

Funny thing is, all this talk about knitting has me intrigued. OTOH, with my atrocious hand-eye coordination any knitting done by me would likely trigger screams of terror (or laughter).

 

[paradox3]

Last anyone remember corking or spool knitting?

Yup. Did it when I was a little girl. I remember it seemed to take forever to produce a good length of knitting.

 

[paradox3]

Funny thing is, all this talk about knitting has me intrigued. OTOH, with my atrocious hand-eye coordination any knitting done by me would likely trigger screams of terror (or laughter).

It is not hard to get started with knitting if you ever decide to give it a try.

 

[paradox3]

If @Mendalla is going to try knitting I recommend needles rather than a spool or cork. This is is the LAST thing I have to say about knitting for now. Time to go outside for a walk.

 

[Mendalla]

If @Mendalla is going to try knitting I recommend needles rather than a spool or cork.

I really only know needles. Not even sure what those are. My mother and grandmother both knit so I have seen it being done. Mrs. M knit a toque eons ago that we still have but kind of gave it up after that (life got busy).

 

[Jaebius]

So theoretically you might have a seizure whilst holding a knitting needle? And accidentally poke yourself in the eye or stab someone with it? I suppose it is possible (although I would argue unlikely). Same thing could happen with a pen or a pencil.

Agreed in every way. I need to use pencils and pens in my work, school, and art. Knitting needles, no.

 

[Jaebius]

No Jae wasn't joshing. He was just making it all about him again. and see it worked.

 

[paradox3]

Agreed in every way. I need to use pencils and pens in my work, school, and art. Knitting needles, no.

Risk benefit analysis is always important.

Maybe a first for the LAST post thread.

Off for that walk now.

 

[Northwind]

You and @Northwind and I . . . all still knitting!

Have enjoyed our chat about the quality of knitting needles.
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I've enjoyed the chat too. Maybe we can even attract another knitter to our midst. Always room for more. Well except for last night. The coffee house was full of knitters and a couple of people doing crochet. As my co-worker said, when I told her about it "my people!"

 

[Northwind]

Funny thing is, all this talk about knitting has me intrigued. OTOH, with my atrocious hand-eye coordination any knitting done by me would likely trigger screams of terror (or laughter).

You know I almost tagged you in my post above as a potential new knitter. When people tell me they don't have the patience to knit, I tell them I have more patience because I knit. Truth.

 

[BethAnne]

Funny thing is, all this talk about knitting has me intrigued. OTOH, with my atrocious hand-eye coordination any knitting done by me would likely trigger screams of terror (or laughter).

There are so many more options now...and even with needles one can use larger ones and bulkier yarn which makes it easier for learning/starting.

 

[BethAnne]

Thought niece would be here today as no school but she isn't here...maybe (big maybe) I'll finish my dress today?

 

[ChemGal]

I did corking, but someone always started it and ended it for me. Not really a crafty kind person.
I do remember making lots of these:

 

[Mendalla]

There are so many more options now...and even with needles one can use larger ones and bulkier yarn which makes it easier for learning/starting.

Question is: What would I knit?

 

[Northwind]

Question is: What would I knit?

Start with worsted weight (#4 on the roll). You can make dishcloths out of cotton. You can make a scarf (winter is coming). A hat is a good next beginner project. Next thing you know, you'll be knitting sweaters. There's a store in St Thomas called Little Red Mitten. They have classes. I'm sure there are other options in your area as well.

You can do it.

 

[paradox3]

Those little cotton dishcloths are a great place to start. They are practical, too . . . I never use anything else for washing the dishes. When they get too worn they become dusting/ cleaning cloths.

Dishcloth patterns can be as simple or complex as you like. And they give you lots of practice in casting on/ binding off.

"A scarf is just a dishcloth that didn't know when to quit."