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I'm Cathy - 28 yrs old and I've only been knitting for a year now, but I've become obsessed. I already have a whole shelf of knitting books and a yarn stash that is getting out of control. I'm also into dying yarn and a little bit of sewing. Oh, and I also knit continental, which the girls in my knitting group like to make fun of. Any other continental knitters?0
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I wish I knit continental but I learned English and now I'm stuck with it. lol0
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I'm from Minnesota, which helps with long winter evenings for knitting, crocheting, etc. I've done crochet most of my life and am learning to knit again now. I've never even made a pair of socks, but plenty of dishrags and prayer shawls. I'm going to learn to knit socks this winter and want to knit a sweater for my mom this next yer.0
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Hi! I'm Melissa. I'm 35 and I've been knitting for about 5 years (occasionally sprinkled with crochet). I knit a lot of cat toys and scarves.0
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Welcome, mrsjrwest and Melissa!
mrsjrwest, I bet you get a lot of use out of your knitting. I wish I lived somewhere cold so I could knit nice warm hats and scarves and things like that for myself. lol0 -
Hello, everyone! I just joined and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm Jessica and I've been addicted to both crocheting and knitting for several years now. I first learned when I was a teen but didn't know what to do with it back then. Good thing I figured it out!
I always have a project or two with me. Always. You never know when you'll have a few minutes of down time while waiting in line! I just finished a pair of full-leg leg warmers for my daughter, fingerless gloves and hat for my son, and a sweater for myself, and am finishing up a pair of fingerless gloves for my husband. Now on to some baby clothes for the three new babies in my family, a new hat and gloves for myself (like I need more...but I couldn't pass up that yarn!), fingerless gloves for my daughter, and some socks for my son. I'm also adding more charity projects since I know my family is eventually going to say "No more!" lol I'm currently making hats for a local homeless shelter and scarves for Special Olympics.0 -
Hello everyone, I'm Clare and I learnt to knit when I was little then properly last year. I'm making a plain jumper from wool from an unravelled cardigan but it's going on and on... might have to introduce a side project. I try to balance knitting with a walk but this week since I've re-committed to losing, it's been a good way of keeping me out of the kitchen. No children, just one bad cat who likes to 'help' with all my hobbies!0
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Hiya, I'm kat and I've been knitting since 2005, crocheting since 2008. I have 3 kids 5 and under though so it can be difficult to find a "peaceful" 30 minute knitting break
My kids are so used to knitting that when we are out shopping, if they see knitwear, they start shouting "Mummy, it's a knitted hat! In a shop! ". And they have to recite everyday "I must not touch Mummy's knitting. Only Mummy. Not even Daddy is allowed" LOL0 -
Hello! I am JJ and I have been crocheting since I was in 5th grade and knitting for about 7 years now. I love them both equally! I love them so much actually that I own a funky little yarn store! We carry only local and recycled yarn, which I feel very passionate about. I teach almost all our classes and dye some yarn as well.
I don't remember who it was that said they wanted to be able to afford enough yarn for a sweater, but if you go to the thrift store and buy a men's x-large wool sweater with the correct seams (check on Ravelry or google it for the directions), you could end up with enough yarn for a sweater for you for less than $10. Its a lot of labor to get it, but if you have time but not money, its a great way to go!
I am the mother of four kids ages 12, 13, 15 and 17. My daughter, the oldest, lives with me full-time and the boys choose to live with their dad during the school year. Its really hard, and I put on a lot of weight stuffing my face to relieve the pain of missing them. Finally woke up and realized that I needed to pull myself together, set a better example, and be able to do the active things that boys like to do to spend time with them when they are here in the summer and at Christmas and spring break.0 -
I am Hazel and from the uk
I learnt to know and crochet at the knee of my paternal grandmother and am what I term cyclical
at the moment I am on long term sick (bilateral pulmonary emboli) so you would think I had ages to knit or crochet - in theory yes but I cant hold a pattern in my head at present (due to medication) but am working on two items
one is in cocoon a rowan yarn and the other is in a yarn I have spun myself0 -
*Stands up nervously*
"Ahem", "My name is Brigitte, I'm 20 and I'm a Yarn-a-holic"
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I'm a 41 year old, married, mom of three. I taught myself to crochet when I was 17. I couldn't teach myself knitting until I stumbled upon the Continental method in July of 2010. Currently, I'm working on crocheted flowers and crocheted Gir scarves for my daughters. Nice to meet you! 0 -
My name is Michelle. I've been crocheting for fourteen years, knitting for nine. I can knit both Continental and English style. I also started the knitting group at my local library. We've been meeting once a week for over three years.0
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Hi I'm Charlotte, I'm 32 and have been knitting since I was 10 and crocheting for 3 years. At the moment I'm crocheting like a demon to get christmas presents made up.
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I live in the UK, knit English style, and can't get my head around continental for love nor money.0 -
New people! Yay! And welcome. Loland crocheted Gir scarves for my daughters. Nice to meet you!
Do you have a pattern for these? Id love to see pics when your done. A friend of mine loves gir.0 -
Hello everyone! I'm AJ, I'm 23 and recently graduated from college. I've been crocheting for about 12 years now. I crochet constantly and am making over half my Christmas presents this year which has turned into a big undertaking. I can't knit for the life of me, but I appreciate those who can. I've also been told I hold my crochet hook funny.0
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I'm Heather. I'm 44, married, with two kids, 17 and 11. I have been knitting off and on as long as I can remember and can crochet, but it hurts my wrist so crochet projects tend to be small and far apart. I also cross stitch and sew and generally rotate my crafts, but lately all I've been doing is knitting. I'm currently still working on Christmas presents, including a double knit piano scarf, which I sort of regret starting.
I saw photos of myself on vacation and decided I had to do something about my weight and found out about MFP on Ravelry when I was browsing groups there.0 -
Hi I'm Katherine, 47 and 3 children. Been an on again off again knitter since I was a kid. Mostly off. Really got back into it in 2005 and made tons of presents but then my son died in August 06 and it's been up and down since then. I'm on Ravelry as darcysgrandchild. I love making up my own patterns (simple ones) and I think it helps me learn how to think again to follow my own or other people's. I also love vintage yarns and combining colors/textures. I have one giant project that is way overdue that i hav stalled and stalled on (it's a variation of "Moderne Baby Blanket" for my brother's first child) and now that I am finally back in the swing of it, I am not allowing myself to work on other projects until I get it done.0
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i'm paisley and i'm 21+19 (i don't like the number 40)
i knit and crochet however i STINK at reading patterns. soo i makes lots of squares and rectangles lol!
just finished a shawl to wear at a civil war reenactment.
i hope to get better at losing weight and at fiber arts this year!0 -
Okay everyone, what's a GIR scarf???0
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Gir is a character from the Invader Zim cartoon.0
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Hi all! I'm a crocheter for sure - although I use knitting machines and occasionally do some hand knitting. It's become a full time (more like over time all of the time) job for me these days. I have a shop on etsy ( http://www.etsy.com/shop/taraduff?ref=si_shop ) as well as another website ( beardbeanie.com) where I sell my items.
I love using mfp! It's been super for me. The winter months get crazy for me - so I'm not as faithful at logging everything when it gets super busy. - But it's been a fantastic tool for me!
I always love meeting people who love yarn and making stuff as much as I do ;-)0 -
Hi! This is the group for me!!! My name is Janice and have been knitting a lot for the last 8 years. Learned when I was 10 but got sidetracked with life. I'm 57, married with 3 daughters of which none of them knit - but they sure want me to knit them things! Was so happy when I saw this group. I knit every day and if I don't I get "crabby" which is when my husband "nicely" suggest that I take a break and do some knitting. Such a thoughtful hubby! (Ha Ha! Only looking out for himself!)0
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Hi! I heard about MFP in Remrants on Ravelry - from MooseMommy, I think?
This program has been the only thing that works for me.
I've done Ultrametabolism, eliminated foods that I was sensitive to, exercised regularly, and worked with a nutritionist.
My DH is on here, too, and we tell everyone we know about it. It's so easy to track food and exercise online and with the phone app.0 -
Welcome new people!I knit every day and if I don't I get "crabby" which is when my husband "nicely" suggest that I take a break and do some knitting. Such a thoughtful hubby! (Ha Ha! Only looking out for himself!)
My husband likes me to be near him when he's watching tv or playing video games, but those are not things I'm interested in, so he'll suggest that I come sit near him and knit while he's watching/playing. lol0 -
Hi just joined mfp and found you guys, I've been crocheting since I was about 12 years old, long long time ago it seems. Just picked it back up a couple months ago and its truly a stress releaser. Now I get to stay home and play housewife instead of a working gal, I have more time to pick it ups again. I live in Southern Maryland but was born and raised Baltimore then Pasadena Md. then down here. Hope to get lots of info. on crocheting and dieting from all of you guys, add me as a friend if you like, also always looking for re cipe's, catching up on cooking also. Saw quite a few Navy Wives on hear, tell those men of yours that my husband and I both say THANK YOU, husband ex navy, his Dad retired Navy and step son is career Marine, God keep all safe.0
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Hi! I joined a few days ago and decided to see if there were any knitters/crocheters on this website. I'm glad there are. I always love meeting crafty people. I've been knitting since my junior year of high school. I also spin my own yarn, crochet, embroider, and do a little tatting on the side. My favorite thing to knit is socks and I hope to make a sweater one day. I'm thinking of starting now and making it my "weight loss sweater" since it will be bigger on me as I get thinner. Like the sweater my mom made when she was actively trying to lose weight.
I am also recently engaged and hope to make a wedding ring shawl. I also want to spin the yarn for it myself and maybe put some beads in it that match the stone on my wedding ring. Good thing we are going to have a long engagement to get settled down financially first. It will take me a little while to spin, design, and knit.
You can also find me on Ravelry as meggiewes also.0 -
Hello. I am a SAHM of three kiddos. DD is 13, DS1 is 9 and DS2 is 4. Mom tried to teach me to crochet when I was a kid. I made a scarf for the 4H fair, then dropped the craft.
My kiddos were all allergic to disposable diapers, so cloth diapers were the way to go. With our last little guy, I decided to teach myself to crochet again to make woolies for him, and haven't stopped yet. Crocheting is totally relaxing for me.
Knitting is something that is tough for me. For some reason I get very stressed out with it, but I'm working on it this winter.
I'm working hard to lose this weight so I can be as active as our kids. The Hubs and I are both working hard to see who can lose the most weight by November, when we go to DisneyWorld. :bigsmile:0 -
Hello all. My name is Jenn and I'm new here to the site. When 2011 came to a close I made the decision that I was going to lose weight and get healthier. I'm only 29 but I want to live a long time and if I keep on my current path that isn't going to happen. I found MFP by chance when I started looking for a food tracker for my Kindle. I've set everything up and am ready to jump into this. As I mentioned above my name is Jenn and I am 29 years old. I live in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and am currently single. My overall goal is to lose about 100 pounds. I currently work in an office setting as a supervisor and in my spare time I enjoy reading, movies, music, video games, crocheting, knitting, pen pals, genealogy, computer games, tv shows, and surfing the net. For Christmas I got the kinect for the xbox 360 and so I'm looking forward to using that to help my weight loss. I don't have a huge network of people to support me in my weight loss goals but I know that a lot has to come from me to do this. I look forward to meeting some people here.
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