Do You Knit?

@MistyMagic

I loveee these fun national days, they really allow everyone to have a special day! Also, it's so amazing seeing a gold medalist diver knitting while sitting in the audience ahaha. I'm not a huge knitter myself, but I cannot wait to see what everyone else has to say. I'm sure I'll get into knitting at some point, so this thread will be quite helpful then :D

I do crocheting a lot working on my second blanket. I made one for my other half and the one I’m working on now is for my mom.

@CrimsonJae Do you knit at all? I wondered because a lot of people say that crocheting is faster and works up quicker than knitted blankets?

Are you making this in squares or all as one piece?

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I’ve tried it a little bit but for me personally I enjoy crocheting it’s a bit quicker and easier.

I make it all in one piece.

@CrimsonJae Wow that must get heavy? Do you have any pics? I'd love to see if possible :)

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I’m having trouble getting the photos to send I’m sorry.

@CrimsonJae no worries, I am just amazed that you can crochet in one piece, but it's fun isn't it? Thanks for trying!

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It is a lot of fun. I like to do it since I’m a truck driver it’s very relaxing and helps with coping.

@Mist

https://7cupstearesources.s3.amazonaws.com/forum/img/_1657034259.oil%20slick%20shawl.JPGhttps://7cupstearesources.s3.amazonaws.com/forum/img/_1657034259.oil%20slick%20shawl.JPGyMagic I'm slacking lately because I just haven't been in the mood to knit, but I taught myself about 4 years ago. I do a lot of lace and cables, which is probably why I haven't been motivated, it's complicated!

I keep a small crochet hook around to pick up my dropped stitches with, and then use a stitch marker to hold it until i can put it back on the needle.

this is the other picture i meant to include that it coded wrong for some reason

@aquaNectarine4921 |ohhhh so pretty! I love your colour choices too! I made something similar but knitted and I designed it (OMG!) I made a plan of 1's and o's and drops and carries etc and it turned out pretty good.

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@aquaNectarine4921 the green and blue yarn is similar to the one I used and also an all emerald green ( but I never wore that one lol!)

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Is there a special way to send pictures

@CrimsonJae first open up a Reply box, then click on the 'image' icon as below. Then you will see a dropdown box and the option to upload a pic! Try that and lets see if it works for you!

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@CrimsonJae

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@CrimsonJae Wow! Those patterns and colours are amazing, how do you choose which ones to use when? How long has that taken you?

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@MistyMagic I normally ask my other half on which colors would be best and allow them to choose because I have a hard time deciding on which colors. I worked on it off and on for about 3 months. I made it for my mom since her birthday is coming up

No, I've tried. But I do crochet.

@EmbStitcher33 so does @CrimsonJae look at those pics of the blanket! What do you crochet?

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@MistyMagic

I'm trying to figure out this pattern:

I’ve seen little octopus but nothing as big as that!! Did you check Ravelry?

@EmbStitcher33

This looks like it may be a crochet pattern rather than a knit pattern.

I actually found it and it is crochet but the pattern is in German. :D

I’ve knitted for over 10 years. I quit about a year ago as I just lost interest in it (and everything). I saw a pattern for a cowl a few weeks ago that sparked my interest so I plan on starting again soon. I felt productive when I knit before.

Made a pot holder/hot plate mat for the truck.

@CrimsonJae That's really pretty and useful, and truck? That sounds like it needs some explaining?

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I’m a truck driver and drive over the road the truck is basically my home.

I tend to knit more in the winter, crochet in the summer, bellow is the project currently on my needles. It's one of my favourite patterns to use for blankets.

As for picking up dropped stitches? I knit fairly deep on my needles so I don't drop them, so have no tips or tricks there.

Ugh.. below not bellow! *giggles*

You found a cat, but shh... don't tell where I am!

[Image consists of a black cat wearing a collar with a W]

@EmotionsListener 😂

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@EmotionsListener That is pretty awesome, I think some of knitting and crochet is counting and math?

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@MistyMagic

Definitely a lot of counting and well if you want to change or make your own patterns a bit of math as well yes. I find I'm more adventurous with crochet because it's easier to go back if you don't like the results. "Tinking" (undoing knitting) on the other hand is often a bit more involved.

Benefit is that both are considered "meditative" activities so if you struggle to meditate (like me) knitting or crochet can provide a similar benefit!