Knitting for dummies…
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One of the best ways I’ve found to take a break from intricate work is to grab my huge “dummy” knitting needles and mindlessly make a scarf out of some sort of fabulous yarn. For this one I used a Louisa Harding yarn called “Sari Ribbon”.
Most of the time when I do this, I end up sitting in front of the TV, sort of half-way watching junk and not paying too much attention to my needles. I only knit - don’t even purl - so that I really honestly don’t have to think. By the end of the evening, I’ve got a great scarf for a gift or for me, and I’m ready to go back to little tiny seed beads.
Well, maybe!
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4 opinions for Knitting for dummies…
Lisa Collins
Feb 18, 2008 at 2:47 pm
I agree. Knitting is the one thing that you can do almost on auto-pilot, and after doing beadwork for an extended period of time, I know my mind and hands need a break. Oddly enough, knitting actually helps relax my hands, and I have very painful arthritis. So cheers for knitting! Maybe it’s not for dummies!?
Cyndi
Feb 18, 2008 at 3:52 pm
LOL!! I think you’re right, Lisa! Certainly knitting with the large needles is very relaxing for my hands too once I’ve finished a really tedious project :-)
Susan
Feb 18, 2008 at 10:44 pm
Your scarf look very colorful, can you tell me how many skeins & the correct needle to use. I knit scarves for the Salvation Army to give away during the winter months & am always looking for something different.
Cyndi
Feb 18, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Just one skein and the needles that are shown…#35 usa or 9mm
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