#knittersoftheworld

[laptitesacrament]

im so fckg excited for this project

[mirroball]

‘are you not entertained’ piece hand-knit by me

[unsatisfiedwithanaveragelife]

I wasn’t expecting to face reveal so soon but I recently stumbled on some information that I feel all knitters and crocheters need to know! This video is from my TikTok but I thought I’d crosspost as I know Tumblr has a large community of hand crafters.

Hobbycraft is a UK craft store brand (trusted, don’t worry!) and they have HUNDREDS of free patterns for knitters and crocheters. I believe they can be use worldwide too - I don’t think this is UK exclusive.

Crafting should be accessible to all, no matter your financial situation so if you’re like me and need cheap or free options for patterns, Hobbycraft can help!

[punkbutsoft]

I’ve started to teach kids to knit 🧶.

Sorry if format is weird, I’m typing this on my phone.

So, context; I work at a Daycare that provides Before and After School programing. Basically from 6:30 am to 9:00 am and than from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm there are children at the Daycare.

On Snow days and P.A. Days however, parents still work so the kids come to us and we take care of them until parents get off work.

The older kids at the building (9-12 years) were learning how to finger knit, which is something I don’t know how to do.

So, some of the kids (6-7 years) in my class, asked to learn, I told them I don’t know how but, I can show them how to knit with needles instead.

I didn’t really think the kids would remember but, I still brought my knitting supplies. Wouldn’t you know it but;

A brother and sister learned and then brought it home as a family activity

One of my most aggressive kids finds it very calming, he now has a scarf of his own

And 2 girls share a knitting project going back and forth working on it when the others hands get tired

In total 15 have at least tried to knit and 7/15 kids love to knit with me in the morning and afternoon. And 6/15 of those kids aren’t from my class. They saw the 6-7 year olds knitting, wanted to try, and some of them really like it.

They also have the greatest reasons to knit as well! Here’s a list of reasons to learn how to knit, as told to me for children aged 6-12:

I wanted to knit my grandma something b/c she made me something

B/c my sister/brother is learning

B/c you’re teaching

I want my own scarf

I want to make myself a blanket

I want to make my sister a blanket for her stuffie

B/c you make it look fun

So I can make my own clothes

I love being working with kids man 💜

[jendling]

Кауни 8/2

[fiberintake]

Progress report 💙💚

[lambertcottage]

[goblinknits]

Morning knitting on the patio with my first cup of pumpkin spice coffee of the season, featuring my Jezebel’s disapproving mug

[mountaintopyarn]

Blood Moon knitted up! I’m turning this hank into a cap.

[laptitesacrament]

I’ve been looking at some books for knitting inspo and I found The Tap Dancing Lizard, which is an amazing book with lots of grid patterns. The book is filled with these wholesome drawings, i just had to share.

I couldnt find a physical copy but you can find it on Internet Archive

[mirroball]

newest sweater i’m working on and the first of 2024 ✨

[clarice-asquith]

I have been busy creating and neglecting the social media accounts in the process.

Now catching up and making a start with sharing one of the recent weekly swatches - producing this swatch of the Cascading Leaves Knit Stitch is a return to traditional, dainty lace knitting.

This stitch is worked on a multiple of 10 plus 1 stitches over 16 rows. All wrong side rows are purled throughout, allowing for a modicum of relaxation working this stitch.

The stitch pattern is available via my blog.

[fabricoletout]

My new winter soks

[eatyourveggetabless]

What knitting needles would you recommend a beginner to get?

[jendling]