20 Tips for Beginner Knitters - what I wish I'd known before learning to knit!

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  • @anetidemann3322
    @anetidemann3322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    If I was to start my knitting career again I would have listened to my mother…. Because obviously, she was right about everything 😂

  • @steph6473
    @steph6473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I’ve been knitting for about 12 years, since I was 16, but I’ve always done just the same things over and over again. Basic beanies, scarves, and dropped sleeve stockinette sweaters. Now that I’m expecting my first child and am knitting up little outfits for her, it’s emboldened me to try new techniques and patterns that used to intimidate me. So I would say if you want to try something new, try it on a smaller scale with a baby knit! You can always donate the garment to a children’s hospital or gift it to a friend/family member who’s expecting :)

  • @EmeseVida
    @EmeseVida 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I also knitted every purl twisted and had to realize something was off... :) But I really find it way more comfortable to knit it twisted, so I decided to knit the knit stitches twisted too, when I'm knitting flat. It solved the problem, and made knitting so much more enjoyable for me. Most of the time I knit in the round though, so I'm trying to be comfortable with the normal purls too.

  • @sharonrose1226
    @sharonrose1226 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nerdy Knitting recommended your channel. She was right. I like your style. Have a great day.

  • @saywhat8966
    @saywhat8966 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Swatches, yes! I’m just now learning the value
    of swatches after years of intermittent knitting
    and crocheting. Knitting instructions commonly
    said “weave in the ends” or “finish by
    sewing the pieces together,” not helpful of course.
    Only recently heard of the blanket stitch for
    sewing pieces together. There are these new
    tools for weaving in the yarn ends, they look like
    tatting shuttles or tiny weaver’s shuttles where you
    just push the yarn through, it’s one large ‘eye.’

  • @ashoakthorn369
    @ashoakthorn369 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video with fantastic tips! My aunt taught me to knit when I was small and only used the plastic needles. She just lost her ability to knit and gifted me all her supplies...and one of those plastic needled (just one) is the most comfortable thing to make hats on 😂. I treasure it.

  • @onceuponafibretalealice432
    @onceuponafibretalealice432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi I'm now 59 years old and have been knitting and crocheting since 7 years old I absolutely love love the crafts. My mom taught me and as I got older learnt from books 💖 it has helped me a lot in my mental health, it has grounded me.

    • @TheCrimsonStitchery
      @TheCrimsonStitchery  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds great! 😊

    • @shahrunmoinizadeh6392
      @shahrunmoinizadeh6392 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      agree completely, when I’m overwhelmed by life and anxiety, crafting keeps me sane. Also room my crochet to A&E when I broke my foot. It kept me so calm and grounded the drs were astounded I’d actually broken anything.

  • @alittlecraftroom
    @alittlecraftroom 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely WITH you on circular needles, I use them for everything! I just can not get on with DPNs so I live on my circulars!

  • @LeelaBluePins
    @LeelaBluePins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was self taught using a book in HS then stopped knitting. Started again during the pandemic and I JUST learned I was twisting stitches last month. No wonder some of my stitches were tough to work!!

  • @caraxkins
    @caraxkins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't buy acrylic yarn anymore, and I definitely wish younger me didn't buy so much either. You put soooooooo much time into the projects, it's def worth the little bit of extra money to get a natural fiber.

  • @ReallyJillRogoff
    @ReallyJillRogoff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A delightful video, Anushka. Thank-you. All good points.

  • @shahrunmoinizadeh6392
    @shahrunmoinizadeh6392 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video was brilliant and just what I needed! I wish I’d known not to stop! I learnt as a young child. Remember loving it and I’m not sure exactly why but stopped before I went to secondary school. Only picked it up again in my late twenties. Now I never leave the house without it (I’m known as the crazy knitting lady at work).

    • @TheCrimsonStitchery
      @TheCrimsonStitchery  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It sounds like you rediscovered knitting an an opportune time ☺️

    • @shahrunmoinizadeh6392
      @shahrunmoinizadeh6392 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheCrimsonStitchery I’m so glad I did. I love it!

  • @sylviafikiert4825
    @sylviafikiert4825 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was fantastic 🤩 thank you. I wish I could read my knitting better and read knitting charts would help with lace. With practice I think I will improve 😊

    • @TheCrimsonStitchery
      @TheCrimsonStitchery  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm so glad you found it helpful :) Yes, definitely do practice and persevere!

  • @florenceoconnor8447
    @florenceoconnor8447 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your content ^_^ i will definitely check the physical therapist because when i began knitting 4 years ago i completely RUINED my wrists because i was too obsessed. Now i'm forcing myself to take breaks and do stretches but i'm not quite there yet. Also while i'm at it here's a tip: since knitting is a physical activity, DRINK WATER as you go. It helps a lot.

    • @TheCrimsonStitchery
      @TheCrimsonStitchery  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's bittersweet isn't it...yes water! Good point!

  • @knittedbywhitney
    @knittedbywhitney 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this video Anushka! Lots of great tips, including some that I hadn't thought of even though I've been knitting for several years :)

  • @metropolitankreyole
    @metropolitankreyole ปีที่แล้ว

    My 6mm needles are in plastic and they are still my favorite to use. I don't like using metal needles. I think bamboo might be the best ones for me when using really thin ones.

  • @cynthialebon4239
    @cynthialebon4239 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a left-handed person, I would have loved to know that k2tog and ssk were reversed. Took me months and several projects of saying to myself that something was not right.

  • @kelseashore6677
    @kelseashore6677 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are you wearing? Is that from a wool and the gang kit?!