How Many of Us Knit?

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Old 10-10-2011, 07:33 AM
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I used to knit fancy sweaters for clients. I loved doing it, but like quilting, you never get paid for the time put into it. Nevertheless, I still loved it and did it for a long time.
There are so many beautiful patterns out there, and each client was so thrilled with their hand made sweater. I even knitted a short zippered sweater decorated with yarn embroidery for a girl in the Ice Capades. She wore it in the show!
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Old 10-10-2011, 07:33 AM
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I knit and crochet but much prefer crocheting. I do make the knitted dishcloths and an occasional sweater for the little ones.
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Old 10-10-2011, 07:40 AM
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I love to knit! That's generally what I do while watching t.v. Closed a sock toe last night with kitchner (sp?) stitch, so one sock done! Always hard to start that second sock.
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Old 10-10-2011, 07:43 AM
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I love to knit in the fall and winter when watching TV. Last year I made my granddaughter a cute poncho and my Mom seen it last week so... ya, you guessed it! I'm knitting a poncho for my Mom now.
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Old 10-10-2011, 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by helenip
I love to knit! That's generally what I do while watching t.v. Closed a sock toe last night with kitchner (sp?) stitch, so one sock done! Always hard to start that second sock.
Oh, how I know what you mean! The first one is such great fun, but oh, to do it over again for the second one?
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Old 10-10-2011, 07:45 AM
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For those who knit - Do you have a ball winder? I'm looking at a couple & wondered if it would be worth the money.
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Old 10-10-2011, 08:02 AM
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I am with you. I always have something or two in the works and carry it with me at all times. Been knitting since elementery school. :thumbup:
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I usually use a kitchen chair, and just work around it.
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Old 10-10-2011, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by ZTAgirlknits
Knitting is actually my craft of choice ( although quilting is getting up there!) I just love yarn and all the cool things you can do with it! Lately I've been making baby/ preemie hats for the local hospital and a fabulous sweater for myself!
I use to make preemie hats--a "feel good" activity to do. Stop because of arth. Maybe I should try again. Thanks for the reminder.
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I machine quilt - piecing and quilting. When I am traveling I usually take knitting or cross stitch to occupy my time and keep my fingers busy.
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