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Question for knitters
(sh.itjust.works)
What was your first project? I've been dying to learn how to knit, with the eventual goal of making socks, but can't decide where or how to start.
I would consider myself an advanced beginner to intermediate crocheter, but when my mom tried to teach me to cast on for knitting I went cross eyed.
Where's a good place to start? What would you recommend needles-wise?
Edit: Thank you so much everyone for the advice!
I ordered size 7 circular knitting needles (bamboo) to start. I'm going to try a hat so that I can get some practice knitting in the round.
My needles don't get here until Tuesday, and I can't walk at the moment, so I'm practicing casting on with chopsticks!
Thanks again
A scarf is probably the best place to start. Easy stitches, straightforward pattern. Socks will probably work as a second project, but I wouldn't start there.
Good call! Socks intimidate me. My first crochet pattern I ever tried was Christmas stockings and then I didn't pick up a hook again (except begrudgingly everytime we adopted a new animal- can't have them without a stocking) for years.
Absolutely! And as far as needle sizes take something relatively large. Not only it’s a bit easier, but you’ll see your progress and finish faster! Great moral boost
Good call. I have some 5-weight yarn hanging around