I haven’t knit anything since the purple and green scarves I made last winter, but I’ve had such an urge to pick up the knitting sticks that I’ve started a little project.
The pattern is in issue 41 of Let’s Get Crafting magazine. It looks like a simple rib but it’s a bit more interesting to knit than that; it’s fisherman’s rib and you go into the space below the stitch for the knit part of the rib. It’s a knit one below (k1b) stitch and makes a very ‘springy’ fabric.
I’ve never used bamboo needles before and it makes me think that if I was stranded with wool and only a pair of japanese chopsticks (pointier ends than their Chinese counterparts) then I could knit up a scarf…
I don’t actually own an ereader, I’m an old fashioned paper and ink sort of girl. I’ll have to offer the finished item to someone who does.
I prefer the green in the magazine but I used it all on the summer flower garland, so I’ve used the other green in the pack. Not so nice but the Stylecraft DK I have isn’t as thick, even though both are technically DK.
I have to admit that this superb little fruity item might have inspired my urge to knit. Have a look if you haven’t ever seen Meredith’s One Sheepish Girl blog.
The Little Room of Rachell 
Knitting… Gasp! You turncoat!! ;)
https://thelittleroomofrachell.wordpress.com/2011/12/
Actually a little late in posting about knitting according to my first ever post in December! It’s only taken me 6 months.
Just looked up Meredith’s blog – she so funny! Thanks for the tip off :o) I’ve never got past straight things in knitting – I should really give it more of a shot oneday as the results are so lovely … if you don’t have an ereader yourself, why not do a giveaway to your readers, I’m sure it would be popular as its rather smashing …? xxx
I really like her photographs; think she’s got some talent there.
Isn’t that strawberry delicious? I would love to be to knit that, but apart from the scarves and a few dishcloths haven’t knitted anything since I was a teen and made little jumpers and cardigans!
I have to say actually it’s made me realise how much better I am at crocheting and how much more I enjoy it. I never did get the hang of holding the wool properly and needles underneath rather than on top, so I’m a bit awkward and slow. When you’ve grown up with a champion knitter for a Mum it makes you very aware of your own deficiencies.
I so know what you mean, I just cannot get the holding needles and wool thing going smoothly, it just feels so awkward compared to crochet, which is so weird considering the length of time I have been crocheting …
p.s. for me it was my dear granny and one of my aunts who were the champion knitters, my mum was the champion sewer – another area where I am deficient!
That is so interesting that we are in the same wave link… Just yesterday I posted about knitting also… I have been feeling the urge to knit and just lived to get my needles and the calming feeling that it gives me… So happy!
I love using wood needles. They make me feel like I have more control and my knitting dies not slide as much!!! I just love knitting and was happy I picked it up again. Have Fun!
Oh that’s funny timing then!
I hadn’t thought about it but I suppose they are less slippery than my usual needles…
I love knitting! Your project looks great so far!
Thank you! It’s very easy and relaxing to make.