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[AB-xplt]

You can always thrift a sweater with natural fibers and take it apart for yarn☺️ you'll know that it's enough for a sweater and it's usually waaayyyy cheaper

[charlotte_mchd]

Personaly my first project was a tote bag, without any specific measurments and it's perfect, so just trust yourself and don't be afraid to undo everything to do it better

[fannsipants]

just a p.s. if your using acrylic it will melt when used around heat. So do not make for example a potholder using acrylic since you can get seriously injured

[samschamaun]

“Why was I gonna spend a lot of money and invest in something I didn’t know if I would like?” Bahahah I’m laughing at MYSELF because I’m the type of person to go spend hundreds on a new craft interest and then realize a day later I’m not good at it or don’t like it. Thank you for the slap in the face I needed. You’re awesome! And so inspiring

[fidakettunen]

I loved this!! Just a quick side note about the sustainability aspect: I usually love to buy the more sustainable wool/cotton/hemp yarns, but sometimes a blended yarn is what is needed. For example if you are knitting socks or any other items that get a lot of hard use, using a wool blend yarn (eg 50 acrylic/ 50 wool) can ensure that the finished work is going to last you much longer! And that’s another point to sustainability, knitting things that are going to last you a long time.

[taigalilly]

Just a little FYI: at 10:03, that "skein" you shouldn't knit from, is actually called a hank. The more oval/cylindrical ones are skeins, the twisty ones are hanks, and the ones that are flat on top and bottom are called cakes. Hope that was helpful to anyone!

[tukruperkele]

safety pins and paper clips are also a good replacement for stitch markers! I often use them if I can't find any ;) which is pretty often cos I'm a mess

[marciasullivan]

Cute tutorial for beginners. My first project (1975) was a knit every row gray
Sweater. Back same as front, two sleeves knitted separately and attached
By picking up stitches( with help from friend) Made from the cheapest charcohol gray yarn Walmart sold then.
I was so proud of that sweater I wore it forever until I could afford better yarn.
A great memory!

[clarakf]

I learned how to crochet in 2020 and in 2021 I really wanted to give knitting a try. My mom tried teaching me, and I watched a couple videos, but I just couldn't do it. I got so frustrated eventually that I just gave up. But a couple months ago I was watching a youtube video (one of yours, if I'm not mistaken) and someone in the comments wrote about ✨continental knitting✨ and how they found it easier since they had learned how to crochet before knitting. So I went and tried to learn continental and OH MY GOD what a game changer. A few months (and many circular needles) later and I'm halfway through knitting my first sweater!!😊

[SongbirdCollageArts]

Thanks for making knitting so approachable. I've always wanted to try it, but never had the guts to mess up, unfurl, and try again. This will hopefully help get me over the hump. Thanks Jenna!

[ysamina]

Just felt the urge to start knitting, using the yarn I use for crochet and *dramatic pause* chopsticks, not really good but definitely do the work

[cheezettegazette]

Personal story, when I was first starting to learn how to knit in, like, fifth grade. I was taught by three retired grandma's who were all dutch. And they taught me with very long straight needles, to actually tuck one of the needles under your armpit and then knit.

[fionawesthoff]

Watching this video while knitting with 4mm needles...an improvised jumper. And this is still super exciting to watch haha

[kale]

Natural fibers won't decompose if you throw them out. Landfills are basically storage for waste because there's no oxygen. You can compost them or unravel and donate the yarn:)

[fannsipants]

Btw for anyone wondering you can use the magic loop method in stead of double pointed needles for ribbing and stuff like that. I personally use my double pointed needles religiously but Ive used the magic loop method as well and it works great, its just up to preference on which method people use.

[Mr_easybake]

My first project was a scarf but I was using small needles with a thicker yarn so it took probably 20 hours to complete. My second complete project was a tote with two 10x10 sqares joined by a 3"x4' strap. I also started squares for a checkered cardigan like it seems everyone else did but I'm still working on that after 40+ hours. When you need 80 squares and each takes you 40-60 minutes it's a time commitment.

[aehogan]

Loving these more tutorial/beginner friendly videos!!! I’m just starting to learn about sewing/knitting etc so these are perfect

[yourleftovers]

tip for buying natural yarn: if you can buy from a farm/maker do that over buying from a speciality store or distributer. I bought yarn directly from the people who made it and it was 30$ for two hanks. This might sound like a lot, but if i were to buy it from a specialty yarn store it’s typically 30$ per hank. By buying directly from maker you cut out any middleman so it’s cheaper. i know that this is probably common knowledge, but it’s just something to keep in mind. Also buy local if possible, not only cause it’s cheaper (no shipping fees) but also cause it helps out other makers :D

[xbeccx]

If you're like me and can't get knitting needles to work how you want, try a loom! They come in all shapes and sizes and once you understand how the stitches translate from needle to peg you can follow just about any pattern. I think they might also work for folks with certain hand-related mobility issues, because the loom can sit on a flat surface while you just need to work the yarn and the hook of each individual stitch. :)

[alanax_]

Regarding the sustainability aspect, you could also unravel a knitted piece you already own and use that yarn!