Last week's tutorial roundup was all about winter lingering. Let us turn our thoughts to warmer weather and spring skirts, shall we? Maybe if we collectively sew for spring - for you or a little one in your life - it will get here sooner? We can only hope...
This comment is about knitting... I am not a knitter, but I am looking to buy my mother a thank you present and believe that a knitting project would be a fun hobby for her. She likes to quilt and has crocheted in the past so knitting might be new and exciting. Can you recommend a good book/pattern/needle/yarn to start with? I would so much appreciate it. Congratulations on your pregnancy! My baby girl was born just 4 weeks ago and my son is 3 1/2 - wish I knew how to knit something for them, like you do Olivia, but I'll stick to sewing for now -not much time for anything else. Thank you for your help! Smiles, Sarah A.
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah! What a fun question - and thoughtful gift for your mom. I recommend you check out Yarn.com. It's a family-run store out of Mass. (They also have a podcast called Ready, Set, Knit.) Malabrigo Worsted or Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran are great yarns. Needles are tough because they're such a personal choice - like a sewing machine. But, Clover bamboo is a good place to start. She'll need US Size 8 Straight needles for the yarns I recommended. Patterns - start her on a scarf to begin with. You shouldn't have to purchase a basic scarf pattern - just Google "basic knit scarf" or something like that.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the knitting gift! And best wishes with your little ones - sounds like we have a lot in common. :-)
Dear Sarah, Thank you for your helpful information. I am going to get her (my mom) some of your suggestions. Plus, I enrolled her in a knitting class for beginners at her local yarn shop. I think she might get into it! Then she can teach me! Just want you to know you are an inspiration! I love your creative projects that you complete, your blog, podcast and etsy shop (where I just made my first purchase last week. Love the bird pattern that I got to make a mobile for my little Birdie Rae.). Plus, that you are a working & family mommy - wow! Smiles, Sarah A.
ReplyDelete