Monday, April 10, 2017

My First Knitting Attempt, Simple Knitting Stitch Pattern


Finally, after many, many years I picked up my knitting stitches again. I forgot how much fun knitting is! I love that gently clanking sound that my aluminum needles make; it's so calming and therapeutical. And I love seeing how my knitting piece is growing (though it doesn't grow as quickly as crocheting!)


It is still going to be a while before I attempt a knitting project. For now, I'm just going to experiment with different stitches, try different textures, different yarns and needles.

This is my very first stitch! I tried it with size 2 (2.75 mm) needles and Caron Cakes yarn. Those needles are to thin for this yarn, but those are the only ones I have right now. I will need to buy more.





Abbreviations:

k knit

p purl

yo yarn over

skp slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over

tog together 



Cast on multiple of 9, plus 5.

I casted on 41 for this sample. 

Row 1: slip the 1st stitch, k2, *yo, k2, skp, k2 tog, k2, yo, k1* to last two stitches, k1, p1.

Row 2: slip the 1st stitch, p across.

Repeat Row 1-2 for the pattern.

I'm linking this post to 
The Real Crafty Link Party at Keep It Real
Blog Hop at Stone Cottage Adventures 
Home Sweet Home Friday @The Charm of Home,

2 comments:

  1. Pretty! I love the yarn color. Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty link Party, and goo luck with your knitting. Pinned!

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  2. I haven't tried to knit for years. I almost always dropped a stitch. Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!

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