I've never actually liked knitting, mainly because I keep dropping stitches. When crocheting you only have that one loop to worry about, knitting there are usually dozens. But recently I decided to give bamboo needles a go, and they are a total game changer! They are a lot stickier than metal needles (but not in a bad way), so the stitches don't fall off. So weirdly, I've actually enjoyed knitting! Huh. So much so, that I've knitted Em three cardigans.
I'm by no means an expert or even that good, but it's been really nice to craft something after a long break, so I've just enjoyed the process.
And it's fun to learn new skills! First thing I learned was that I knit
very loosely. I've since invested in another set of needles in a smaller size.
The pattern is
Little Petunia by Drops Design. Yes, all three cardigans are the same, just in three different sizes. Patterns on their site are so great because they are available in many languages, including Finnish. They also have videos demonstrating different parts of the pattern, such as how to pick stitches from the edge, great for a knitting novice such as myself.
I used Novita Nalle yarn which is 75% wool 25% polyamide. It only took about one skein per cardigan. For buttons I picked wooden ones.
I've since amassed a huge collection of knitting patterns to try next. Pinterest is great for this. I've also rediscovered Ravelry. Mainly patterns for baby clothes and toys. Baby clothes are a great beginner project since they are so small, they are fast to make, even if you have to stop to look a video every once in a while.
Here are all three. I think they are pretty cute in all they wonky glory. To think I learned to like knitting!
