Holly in FL Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I want to knit a few things for myself this year. That's right! I'm going to be selfish and actually do something for ME this year!! Smiles. Anyway, there is a felted purse I want to knit...but, the directions state it is for an "intermediate to advanced" knitter. I have used both DPNs and circulars...I know how to slip stitches, decrease, increase, bind off...I've done 95% of the stitches that are stated in the pattern. I've read through the directions and these are the abbreviations with the stitches I will need to know: Abbreviations: beg-begin, BO-bind off, CO-cast on, cont-continue, dec-decrease, G st-garter stitch (knit every row), K-knit, Kf/b - Knit in front & back to inc 1 st, P-purl, PM-place marker, PU-pick up, rem-remain(ing), rep-repeat, rnd(s) - round(s), K2togTBL - K2 tog through back of loop, st(s)-stitch(es), tog-together, St st - Stockinette Stitch, RS - right side, WS - wrong side; RH-right hand, LH-left hand, Sl-slip one, SSK - sl, sl, k - a left slanting dec [see this link for dec-inc information] Thanks for any opinions as to what an "intermediate knitter" is. ~Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I would just go for it. There are a ton of videos on you tube for something you may not understand. Or if you haven't tried out this site yet, hop on over to ravelry.com It is a site that has tons of information on knitting. Happy knitting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly in FL Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Thanks so much for the encouragement!! Smiles! ~Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 YEAH! GO FOR IT, HOLLY! Don't worry about labels--- just jump in! There are tons of youtube videos, but a great site for knitting how-to videos is knittinghelp.com The bag sounds wonderful-- I am addicted to felting! I've made tons of bags and purses, etc. It's so much fun! Just be sure you felt it in a top-loading washing machine. I've heard that the new front-loaders don't create enough agitation to really beat up the wool and felt it quickly. LET US KNOW HOW IT GOES! And do join Ravelry....there's a WTM group there! Hugs of encouragement! Astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 You know, if you can knit and purl and handle dpns (not that they're so difficult, just that people find them mysterious), I would think you can knit anything that's intermediate to advanced. So, you have to identify a right-leaning or left-leaning decrease or knit through the back loop... these aren't rocket science, they're just new variations. The only thing I can think of that's an "advanced" challenge in the spirit of not being for the faint of heart is knitting a sock inside a sock. Or, maybe, some serious color work, but those are more advanced attention span than mad skill. You'll do fine, and if there are any errors, who would know? It'll be felted. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siloam Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Holly, I always just go for it. When it is labeled intermediate or advanced that just means I will have to re-do more of it because I make more mistakes. In the end it always looks good. ;) Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly in FL Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Everyone... Thank you SO much for all the kind words! I'm going to do it. However, now I have the task of finding the "right" yard for the project. It calls for specific colors/types of Crystal Palace yarns. I may need to buy from a few different places...but, that's fine. I can't wait to get started. Smiles! ~Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siloam Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Everyone... Thank you SO much for all the kind words! I'm going to do it. However, now I have the task of finding the "right" yard for the project. It calls for specific colors/types of Crystal Palace yarns. I may need to buy from a few different places...but, that's fine. I can't wait to get started. Smiles! ~Holly Holly, You are so much smarter than I am. I would go down and pick one out from JoAnn Fabrics, then use the gauge information to do calculations and adjust the pattern. Isn't it no wonder I end up start, restarting, pulling out and re-knitting parts. I make it difficult on myself! :001_huh: I think I do everything the hard way. :lol: Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 What weight yarn is it? You can probably just substitute Patton's Classic. Or Knit Picks Wool of the Andes, which is, frankly, dirt cheap and knits and felts great. (and comes in every conceivable color) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly in FL Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share Posted January 3, 2009 Well, I want my purse to look like the one in the picture...so, I'd prefer to follow the colors in the pattern. It calls for using two different yarns of completely different colors to mix and form the exact look of the purse. Thanks for the suggestion, though! ~Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Ah. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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