I don't know if their sales are the same in the US as in Canada, but for the next 2 weeks there are quite a few types of yarn on sale. I went there Saturday and couldn't believe the stuff I got! I stumbled on something cute for the something T category for the Scavenger Hunt Swap. I now have all my Scavenger Hunt items ready to go! I purchased my shipping boxes at the postal store, have little gift bags for the items to go in. I had so much fun with the Dishcloth swap and Scavenger Hunt Swap, that I ended up mistakenly purchasing items for both swaps in the Scavenger Hunt categories... something local, something funny, something hard, something round, etc. I realized that I didn't need all those categories for the dishcloth swap, and had a little laugh at myself.
When I was at the store, I was looking for some double pointed needles for the mitten pattern my upstream spoilee emailed to my secret email addy. I would love to make a pair of mittens. Another customer at the store pointed out that since I am a beginner, I should start with something simpler, like a scarf or a hat.
While I was there, I picked up one of those Nifty Knitters for my boys to use. They've been showing a lot of interest in my yarn stash. My 11 year old made a few crochet chains the other day, and now wants to learn more. So I showed him how to use the Nifty Knitter, and within minutes he made a few rows. Then he cast off, and called it a blue and white snake. Very cute. I'm not sure if it's possible to purl on a nifty knitter, but there are lots of possibilities for him to try. My husband would like the boys to make a sweater for our new stuffed animal, El Toro of Love (Valentine's gift from Hallmark). The kids like having accessories for their stuffed animals.
Hmm, you could start with something simpler, but you don't have to. Using dpns isn't that different from straights, and if you want to make mittens, I say go for it! You know you have people here who can help you if you get stuck. And after I send out your package (Hopefully this weekend!) you'll be able to email me if you have any questions.
ReplyDeleteWould a felted purse be simpler? I don't mind working my way up, but I'm anxious to try something other than a dishcloth. I like making dishcloths, but now that I know I can do them, I want to try something new.
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I think a felted purse is a great idea! Felting is a good thing to do, because it will hide any small mistakes you make. I say go for it! :)
ReplyDeleteHey, maybe I'll see if ravelry has any felted purse patterns or yarns. I'll let you know later what comes of it!
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