Learn to Crochet & Knit.
Lion Brand Yarn has free instructions to learn to crochet and knit and includes some patterns for beginners.
CROCHETING
KNITTING
I shop for yarn at garage sales and when I find it, I bargain for 10 cents per skein. The seller almost always takes the deal. I do also sometimes find yarn in discount stores and dollar stores, but I only buy it there if it's the really nice "fuzzy" yarn and I use it for special projects and borders.
One thing I like to do is make baby blankets. When I give them to expectant mothers, I include a little card with this message:
Precious baby, though we haven't yet met, I made this gift just for you. My thoughts and prayers were carefully woven in to each chain and stitch and turn. And so each time this blanket is wrapped about you, know that it is more than simple warmth and comfort you are receiving. It is a loving hug from me.
That isn't from anything - I wrote it myself and you're welcome to use it, or any version you come up with. It grew out of what I told my own children about the blankets I made them when I was pregnant. I've always told them any time they needed, if I wasn't available for some reason, they could wrap up in their blankets and know this was a hug from me.
If you take the time to learn to knit or crochet, if you don't already know how, you will be able to create many lovely gifts. Free patterns abound on the 'net. I like to listen to audio books while I work, and often the kids and I will sit in the den and listen together. My daughter and I will work on some type of project and my son likes to just lie on the floor and listen. Just to note - crocheting (which I do enjoy more, sadly for me) does use more yarn than knitting. It also typically produces a "heavier" result.
CROCHETING
KNITTING
I shop for yarn at garage sales and when I find it, I bargain for 10 cents per skein. The seller almost always takes the deal. I do also sometimes find yarn in discount stores and dollar stores, but I only buy it there if it's the really nice "fuzzy" yarn and I use it for special projects and borders.
One thing I like to do is make baby blankets. When I give them to expectant mothers, I include a little card with this message:
Precious baby, though we haven't yet met, I made this gift just for you. My thoughts and prayers were carefully woven in to each chain and stitch and turn. And so each time this blanket is wrapped about you, know that it is more than simple warmth and comfort you are receiving. It is a loving hug from me.
That isn't from anything - I wrote it myself and you're welcome to use it, or any version you come up with. It grew out of what I told my own children about the blankets I made them when I was pregnant. I've always told them any time they needed, if I wasn't available for some reason, they could wrap up in their blankets and know this was a hug from me.
If you take the time to learn to knit or crochet, if you don't already know how, you will be able to create many lovely gifts. Free patterns abound on the 'net. I like to listen to audio books while I work, and often the kids and I will sit in the den and listen together. My daughter and I will work on some type of project and my son likes to just lie on the floor and listen. Just to note - crocheting (which I do enjoy more, sadly for me) does use more yarn than knitting. It also typically produces a "heavier" result.
Labels: general chatter, gift giving chatter
Just Me at
2:16 PM
4 Comments:
Thank you for sharing these links - I've been wanting to learn crocheting for a long time & thought I would have to take a class for it (which is not in the budget right now).
You've got me thinking ahead for the holidays! :)
I also just cleaned out my fridge which is giving me good incentive to plan & use what I have left for meals, etc. for the week.
I came up with a new idea for yarn this year. I had oodles of old T-shirts that had holes or were stained. I cut them into 1/2 inch strips and knit a cool scarf out of them. I also have cut them in 1 inch wide strips and made rag rugs out of them. I also am in the process of making a hat. Rags are a great cheap way to knit or crochet. Abbi
Hi, Abbi! What a terrific idea! Thanks for posting. I've been collected some worn-out clothing with a vague idea of trying to make a rag rug myself, but I think I might try the knitting first! :)
I'm new to knitting and am always on the lookout for websites to aid me. The links you had were great! I wanted to pass along a video site I found that has a few basic how to videos that give helpful tips on knitting. I'm not sure if you're interested in how to knit videos, but I found these useful when I was just starting out.
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