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Hand knitting

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Posted by: shorty

23rd Nov 2010 09:01am

Is there anyone out there that knits by hand?

Comments 118

aussienan
  • 24th Sep 2013 11:01am

yes i have knitted all my life I knitted professionally once for a shop

srg
  • 22nd Sep 2013 03:43pm

YES, YES, YES! I Do. I have a website with my knitting on it. www.homesteadknitsnbits.com I love knitting by hand, it's so satisfying.

srg
  • 22nd Sep 2013 03:39pm

YES, YES, YES! I Do. I have a website with my knitting on it. www.homesteadknitsnbits.com I love knitting by hand, it's so satisfying.

Anonymous
  • 21st Jul 2013 12:29pm

sure! I like to knit things like scarf's but i cant do much cause i get really bored

dalix
  • 21st Jul 2013 12:00am

No I knit really poorly.

littletoot
  • 25th May 2013 11:29pm

I cant knit by hand. I have tried many times, but I learned to crochet when I was young and I have been doing it ever since. I also enjoy embroidery and cross stitch designs.

Ram
  • 23rd May 2013 11:35am

Yes I come from a longline of knitters whom I guess knitted from necessity originally. I have knitted for my children, husband, self other family members and friends. I haven't knitted for quite afew years until recently a "crisis" arose when my daughter could not find a commercially made scarf for my grandaughter's dress up day. so out came the needles and I got to work . The process became of interest to all watching the scarf grow, questions about how do you knit and remembering Granny's knitting.
The downside to all of this was obtaining wool and in the suitable colours.
A great family afternoon spent .
Ram

Chopper
  • 19th May 2013 04:39am

i usedto before my mum passed as she taught me out to knit both needles and by hand for somthing to do when i got really really bored . i forgot how to do it now its been quite a few years

willscarlett
  • 11th May 2013 09:03pm

I can do it, and I do it occasionally when I have time.

Maddyv
  • 6th Apr 2013 07:14pm

No but i want to learn

Anonymous
  • 4th Apr 2013 03:39pm

Yes my mother does

Anonymous
  • 4th Apr 2013 03:39pm

Yes my mother does, blankets, slippers.

Anonymous
  • 4th Apr 2013 03:39pm

Yes my mother does, blankets, slippers.

Anonymous
  • 3rd Apr 2013 10:28pm

Yes, I have but just started

Anonymous
  • 28th Mar 2013 07:57am

Yes, but I'm not very good. Have only ever made scarves but would love to learn how to knit other items - time is the problem and I need someone to teach me. I've never tried following a pattern. I envy those that can knit actual clothes to wear. I think they are very talented and it's great to wear clothes that you have actually made yourself

Anonymous
  • 26th Mar 2013 10:10pm

i have tried but cant do it however i know people who can.

Jeski
  • 23rd Mar 2013 08:56am

Yes and in winter we get a group of family and friends together and sit around in front of the fire and knit while taking turns to read through the Narnia series of books...it is slow going but sure makes for a nice night.

Anonymous
  • 20th Mar 2013 05:01pm

Just look at Etsy, online handmade crafts galore!!

Mikaren
  • 20th Mar 2013 10:28am

I love to knit and the best time is in front of an open fire in the winter. Time is very short but when sitting down at night I get out my knitting and do this for about an hour. It might take longer this way but it still gets done and I find a sense of achievement that I made it. I can't do many things well but knitting gives me a sense of accomplishment.

starfish
  • 16th Mar 2013 04:02pm

I like to knit but try to keep it small like toys. It took me 3 years to complete a topsy turvy doll for my grandaughter.

astarte50
  • 15th Mar 2013 02:35pm

Yes I both hand knit and crochet. I hadn't done any for a while but the impending birth of my first granddaughter 2 years ago saw me get back into it. It is a relaxing pastime,and a rewarding one

penny farthing
  • 15th Jan 2013 10:17pm

Yes, I still hand knit, have been knitting since early childhood and am now 67 - you never lose this skill!

julie6130
  • 9th Jan 2013 12:45pm

yes i still hand knit ,crochet,needlework and most crafts i love working with my hands. my whole family does that's what cames from being brought up with no TV,OR COMPUTERS, we had to make do with what we had.

julie6130
  • 9th Jan 2013 12:44pm

yes i still hand knit ,crochet,needlework and most crafts i love working with my hands. my whole family does that's what cames from being brought up with no TV,OR COMPUTERS, we had to make do with what we had.

julie6130
  • 9th Jan 2013 12:43pm

yes i still hand knit ,crochet,needlework and most crafts i love working with my hands. my whole family does that's what cames from being brought up with no TV,OR COMPUTERS, we had to make do with what we had.

Alpaca
  • 8th Jan 2013 08:18pm

I love knitting and crocheting. I have some alpacas and will be spinning their fleece and knitting it up. Have so much fleece I would never get it done before it is shearing time again.

Mem
  • 11th Dec 2012 05:09pm

I love to knit but I'm not very good yet. I'm still looking for inspiration for my next knitting project.

momo23
  • 23rd Nov 2012 03:50pm

I'm in my 20s and have been knitting since I was 11. I've made scarves, a jumper and teddy bear.

EileenW1
  • 22nd Nov 2012 05:17pm

I have always knitted but no-one wears handknits or wants knitted baby clothes anymore. I used to design and knit sweaters when I lived in UK but now knit toys which children love. I have my own little charity which equips a kindergarten in Bali and so my knitted toys are sold or used as raffle prizes to help my fundraising. I also take orders from friends and others who see and love them. It keeps me busy and is for a wonderful purpose.

simla
  • 5th Sep 2012 07:12pm

i`m a visual artist. A few years ago, whilst living on top of a mountain,snow in winter, I became possessed with knitting. I knitted 33 meters of curtains, which started out in the house,giving it a lot of curtains ,and a lovely warm feel to the house.They migrated to become.firstly,wind-breaks on the fence, and lately are taking part in various art installations!

Anonymous
  • 16th Aug 2012 02:48pm

yes, I have knitted all my life and enjoy it.

Joydy
  • 10th Aug 2012 01:56pm

Keep knitting folks - I get wool from the op shops and knit scarves & beanies for Knitonegive one - keeps my fingers nimble and keeps me awake while watching the tv. A great winter pastime!

Anonymous
  • 3rd Aug 2012 10:14pm

I moved in with my boyfriend and his parents about a year ago and his mum taught me how to crochet beanies and scarves things and I love it!
I'm currently learnIng how to crochet and knit little jumpers, hats, socks and pants, and really cool blankets :) its hard to learn though!

Stinky
  • 2nd Aug 2012 09:31pm

Knitting keeps me sane.

Dee
  • 1st Aug 2012 07:13am

I have just taken up knitting again after not doing any for about 20 years! I started with squares (noted Jen's reply below about knitting for Africa) and have progressed to blankets and little vests and hats for tiny babies. Also pencil cases and toddler jumpers. At first I found it difficult to sustain interest but now am obsessed! I have started to learn how to finish things properly, e.g. how to pick up stitches to knit necks and borders. I love designing colours and patterns and knowing that these items are helpful for people in need.

s
  • 29th Jun 2012 12:10pm

I knit scarves and make up my own patterns usually I do this all year and hope to sell them in the end as I have given one to my daughter to place on ebay.
I also like to knit them with Australian wool or thick wool on on large needles it does take a lot of patience!

victory
  • 1st Jun 2012 07:44pm

Yes I used to knit all my children's jumpers, nowadays I only knit squares (10cmsx10cms) for the 3rd world children I enjoy knitting it is good therapy.

Amy Audrey
  • 1st Jun 2012 01:27pm

I am currently kniiting 2 scarves...one for my daughter and the other for myself. I have fond memories of my grandmother teaching me how to knit. This is why i still choose to hand knit, especially as presents for people.

julie6130
  • 19th May 2012 02:45pm

yes i love to hand knit, i have made every thing from soft toys to jumpers.

Anonymous
  • 23rd Apr 2012 06:03pm

Yes! I'm sixteen and last year decided that I wanted to learn to hand knit. I think it's so rewarding and relaxing. My great-grandmother taught me and it was also a great excuse to hang out with her :)

s
  • 11th Mar 2013 05:50pm

My nanna taught me how to knit, too in the 1970's and I still knit today.
I have knitted scarves for my children in the last 6 years and beanies for my grandchildren. And I always take a photograph of my grandchildren wearing what I have made them and I hope one day to have a photoalbum of all the things I have made including an embroidered dress which my mum sewed together. And two 2 boy's outfits I also embroidered and my mum also sewed together, also.

dave
  • 8th Apr 2012 10:55pm

no im a male

Amanda
  • 3rd Apr 2012 09:41pm

I really wish I could. I was shown when I was a child but I wonder if I still could. I almost felt inspired when a friend knitted an awesome woollen skirt - so original!!

Captured
  • 2nd Apr 2012 10:59am

My Nan taught me to knit when i was little and a couple of winters ago she taught my daughter too. My son wants to learn how to knit as well so i think we'll try to teach him how to knit this coming winter.
I'm only a basic knitter though, i usually just knit scarves. I used to knit quite a few teddy bears but i think i've forgotten how to do that. Maybe when my two youngest kids get a bit older i'll be able to sit dpwn and concentrate enough to follow patterns again.

nusanan
  • 2nd Apr 2012 07:11am

yes I hand knitted for my 3 children 11 grandchildren and am now knitting for my 2 greatgranddaughters and all nieces and nephews.I also knit for lifeline they send all the well loved barbie dolls to me and i clean them up and knit new clothes for them,i have been asked to knit football beanies for the womens auxilliary at the hospital i cant find my pattern so if some one could supply pattern for adult size beanie in 8ply with 2 needles i would appreciate it patterns are very expensive and there are not many decent beanie patterns on line hope someone can help Jan

Anonymous
  • 26th Mar 2012 10:21pm

I love knitting! But all I can make is a scarf..

Carmel
  • 17th Mar 2012 03:59pm

I used to knit, and quite complicated patterns, but haven't in a long, long time. I have now given up full time work and am considering starting again. I think I will start with something simple though - pearl one knit one, and a scarf, just till the memory comes back

RainbowC
  • 17th Mar 2012 09:59am

I still love the handcrafts, knitting and cross stich. I stitch in the hot weather and knit in the cold. My kids wear my hand knits. (I'm still wearing my 20 year old ones.) They last so much better than bought stuff!

mum
  • 1st Mar 2012 04:19pm

My Nana taught me to knit at the age of 6. I have 2 daughters who i attempted to pass this skill on to but they were not interested. But I still use my skills for relaxation. If I could pass my skills on to keep age old tradtions going would be ncie. I feel advancements are killing hand craft and the cost of materials.

s
  • 11th Mar 2013 05:57pm
My Nana taught me to knit at the age of 6. I have 2 daughters who i attempted to pass this skill on to but they were not interested. But I still use my skills for relaxation. If I could pass my...

Teach whoever wants to learn to pass down your skills. My oldest daughter learnt to crotchet via the internet !!! And made a lovely baby shawl for her neice and is in the process of making another one for another neice in another colour.
I try and purchase wool on special at Spotlight when they have their knitting party and sometimes they have some on special throughout the year.

Jules
  • 26th Feb 2012 04:24pm

I have knitted by hand most of my life, now in my 50's. I have in the past knitted many jumpers for my three children when they were growing up from babes to mid level school - or until they chose more shop bought articles, lol. I knitted a lovely fairisle jumper fo my son that I was most proud of as it was an extremely complex pattern, but I struggled through, whith teaching myself how to knit and a little help from my mother, who knitted plain items. I loved knitting but while I have been gaining life experiences (getting older, lol), I have become arthritic and find it more difficult to knit for long sessions. I have also found last year while undertaking a crop jacket for my daughter and trying to finish it before winter, I obtained tennis elbow. I know that you are saying 'Tennis Elbow' from Knitting?. Yes apparently knitting is similar to tennis in the movement of the elbow. So I had to stop that project due to pain in the elbow and arm. I am now trying to do the circular looming or larger rings of French Knitting. Then I don't have to hold onto the Knitting Needles and do small movements with my arms at my waist. Anyway, good luck with what you are doing.

Lilibet
  • 19th Feb 2012 06:42pm

I can't sit and watch TV without my knitting or crochet in my hands, even in the middle of summer. These days though most of what I knit I give away to charity. I do have grandchildren who will wear hand-knitted garments, but after all the effort and money spent on making these clothes, they are tossed into the washing machine with all sorts of other clothes and come out matted, shrunk and unable to be worn again. I know that the charities appreciate the gifts.

victory
  • 1st Jun 2012 07:48pm
I can't sit and watch TV without my knitting or crochet in my hands, even in the middle of summer. These days though most of what I knit I give away to charity. I do have grandchildren who will...

Hi Lil, Agree, so true Lil our own children don't seem to appreciate the things we make either, at least someone does.

Trushka
  • 19th Feb 2012 12:09pm

Yes, were are not a dying race! At present, my knitting is scarves on very large needles while watching TV/a DVD. I cannot resist beautiful Australian wool - especially mohair and alpaca.

katmeow
  • 17th Feb 2012 10:39pm

wow, alot of people are doing it, some of my friends are just taking it up, I've knitted since I was a child, it feels good to have a skill that you can do with your hands, I very much like the idea of a knitting group, my last project was a groovy tea cosy with roses and wiggly bits, I shall teach my children to knit too

shelly47
  • 15th Feb 2012 11:45am

Yes I love to knit and have always knitted for family and friends. I am very interested in the post by Shirley - she says she knits beanies for premature babies. What a great idea. I have been wanting to do something like this for ages but not known where to begin or who to approach. Wouldn't it be good for a lot of enthusiasts to get on board with knitting more for charity! Enjoy the knitting Shorty!

Thunderful
  • 15th Jan 2012 03:04pm

Yes, i'm not very good at anything but a basic or purl stitch (none of those awesome elaborate swirl designs) but i find it very relaxing. I'm thinking about trying out some new stitches though.

dragonlady
  • 23rd Dec 2011 02:07pm

I love to knit -mainly baby out fit's i don't knit much now becase i get pin's&needle's in my hand's.

sherri
  • 11th Dec 2011 11:25am

I used to love it - but with grandchidren living in WA there is not much point! I particularly like doing fine knitting, and the more complicated the pattern the better! - making old patterns from the 40's and 50's ideal...gotta love those lacy baby shawls.

I have found some wonderful old treasures on the internet.

kitekat
  • 23rd Sep 2011 04:55pm

I love to handknit, I appreciate something for a gift that someone has made. It goes both ways, its also rewarding giving.

Cassa
  • 23rd Sep 2011 03:27pm

Yes
I am knitting a shawl for my friend. Cant wait to finish it and see her face when I give it to her.

Anonymous
  • 31st Aug 2011 10:24am

I do, but so far I've only been brave enough to knit scarves :D

wykesk67
  • 28th Aug 2011 09:25pm

Hi, I love to knit socks in 4 ply yarn, they are the warmest socks I have ever worn. I used to knit for my kids when they were little but they are much older now and it takes too long to knit a jumper for them, I lose interest now if things take too long.

Doobie
  • 17th Aug 2011 06:39pm

Yes i knit & crochet & have done for a very long time.
I enjoy making scarves for my daughter in NZ

candrew123
  • 22nd Jul 2011 02:11pm

I have knitted by hand but I have stopped.

julie6130
  • 22nd Jul 2011 11:37am

yes there are still people who knit by hand i am one and my mother is another one and hows this my father also knits

Lilibet
  • 16th Jul 2011 08:31pm

I always get out the knitting in the cooler months. I knit when watching TV. Its a shame these days that there is not much cal for handknitted garments - my children tell me it takes too much effort to keep them looking good. That said, I do knit for some of my grandchildren who love the jumpers Nanny knits. Their mother however has no idea about handwashing, and I am sorely disappointed when I see how matted and shrunken the jumpers become in a very short time. It make me wonder if it is really with the effort after all.

Raksha
  • 9th Jul 2011 09:24am

Yes I love knitting. Have done it since I was a child and my mother taught me. I also crochet. As Iam now in my late 60's and have osteo in my hands I find it harder to knit for a long time but still manage to knit small items, beanies, gloves, socks, scarves etc for me and my family.

Margotjune
  • 28th Apr 2011 06:46am

Yes - I do it all the time! I'm also a sucker for wool that is on "special" so I have enough put by to last me the rest of my life - and then some! It's a very relaxing pastime, especially as winter draws on.

Kez
  • 20th Apr 2011 07:32am

I certainly do. Have knitted everything from baby clothes to rugs and even little kackets for little dogs. You name it, and I have knitted it.

Anonymous
  • 20th Apr 2011 06:55am

Yes I love knitting and Crochet. At the moment just knitted a teddy bear for my new neice and now going to crochet a leg blanket over winter. Knitting is so relaxing and great for presents. I have taught my girls to knit too. They like to make toys like me.

Anonymous
  • 19th Feb 2011 06:15am

Yup....and it is really relaxing

frilly
  • 15th Feb 2011 11:22pm

I used to knit everything also and was a wool hoarder, I still have many many balls and skeins of wool and silk. I can no longer knit I have shocking osteoarthritis in both hands. My fingers tie themselves in knots. Also I an odd complaint my internal temperature gauge does not know how to turn itself off. When Iknit I become so hot, the sweat runs down my face, into my eyes, my hair becomes very wet around the scalp and worst of all my hand sweat too.
My needles sort of stick together and squeal.
I have a lady I met who has some of the same illnesses as me but who lives in Malta. She was going to opshops to buy cardigans and jumpers. Unpicking them washing the wool and reknitting.
I felt so guilty having so much wool, I parcelled up some and posted it. Not until hubby came home from PO did I find out how expensive was the postage. Still she was so thrilled.
I have bundled up all my patterns, that almost broke my heart my son has just turned 50 and I even had some of his baby patterns. I had to do it as I kept starting something and just could not get beyond a few rows. The Salvos must have wondered where it had all come from and why. My husband said I collected patterns as other collected books LOL

Ambercol
  • 18th Feb 2012 11:12pm
I used to knit everything also and was a wool hoarder, I still have many many balls and skeins of wool and silk. I can no longer knit I have shocking osteoarthritis in both hands. My fingers tie...

Hi frilly that was lovely of you to send your patterns to the salvo. If you were wondering what you could do with your wool. You could donate it to the Hospital Auxiliary as you will find many of those ladies knit items for babies and teddy bears for the children who stay in the hospital while they are ill. LoL about collected patterns as other collected books. :)

kate460
  • 15th Feb 2011 08:48pm

i will start doing some knitting once it gets cooler - wau too hot for knitting at this time of year.

i am planning to knit a jersey for myself - just need to get some more wool, plus knit a hat for myself. i will also do some knitting for my youngest niece who is 2 and a quarter years old, as mum is not around anymore to do any knitting for her lookalike granddaughter - especially when mum was young.

Anonymous
  • 10th Feb 2011 02:36pm

i just knit bootees and bonnets for babies but not in really hot weather

Arrochoyle
  • 9th Feb 2011 02:32pm

learned to knit at six, made dolls clothes to my own designs till 14 when mum made me knit for myself. most proud of: the circular shetland shawl that took me 17 years, mostly in a cupboard because it was so difficult, completed in six months, in the end.

Anonymous
  • 8th Feb 2011 09:32am

Yes but I have became very slow at finising some things

janey
  • 8th Feb 2011 06:54am

Yes I do but not enough as it is very relaxing. I try to get my grandchildren to learn as it would be sad to see the art dissappear and have computer games take its place.

suzieq
  • 18th Jan 2011 11:59pm

Yes I used to hand knit all the time, making jumpers and scarfs for my kids and husband, even used to darn woollen socks can you believe it. Now I don't seem to get the time and things are so cheap these days, it's easy to buy them.

Q1zMasta
  • 10th Jan 2011 11:48pm

I've done a lot in the past, and am now teaching my teenage daughter to knit

Anonymous
  • 10th Jan 2011 11:57am

I tried hand knitting a jumper for my new husband. It turned out to be a disaster. It would have fitted a man with two metre arms.

Raksha
  • 18th Dec 2010 08:10am

Yes I love knitting. My mother taught me to knit and crochet when I was about 5 or 6 years old. Problem now is that at 65 I have arthritis (Osteo) in some of my fingers and can only knit for a short time which is so frustrating. I still have a couple of projects on the go though.

Anonymous
  • 18th Dec 2010 12:06am

I am trying to learn to knit and so far can make basic things like patches, scarfs and a teddy (sort of). I am finding it hard to find a book to teach me the basics in a way I can understand. My daughters teacher in the last year had parents go in to teach the students, after many parents etc promising only one mum turned up regularly and I tried to get in as much as I could (even lacking in experience). I thought it was great for them to try.

shaper
  • 16th Dec 2010 11:37am

yes, I knit although with the price of good yarn now it can become a bit too expensive. The cheap stuff is not a lot of good as it seems to often run on washing and also the item's stretch. Quite a few years ago when he was younger, I taught my son to knit when he was ill and not allowed outside to play. Its very relaxing too. I have also found that a lot of my friends don't know how to knit as they were never shown? , what a shame I hope its not going to become a lost craft.

phoenix
  • 12th Dec 2010 04:21pm

I knit beenies. squares scarfs and i also crochet. I'm learning to do patterns but make up my own in the end. I do get funny looks from people when I tell them i knit and crochet (as being a guy, most think I'm not supposed to lnow how)

angelbits
  • 11th May 2012 03:38am
I knit beenies. squares scarfs and i also crochet. I'm learning to do patterns but make up my own in the end. I do get funny looks from people when I tell them i knit and crochet (as being a guy,...

good on ya mate glad to here it and im a female and i get strange looks too cos its a dieing art form. keep up the great work and ur grandma would be very proud of u.:-)

sarah
  • 11th Dec 2010 05:42pm

I still love to hand knit sarah

ValmaL
  • 1st Jan 2011 12:28pm
I still love to hand knit sarah

Perhaps I did not make myself clear you can buy knitting wool from Bendigo Woolen Mills. They fill orders quickly and if you ring them or get on the computer they will send a colour chart. Orders over 30d postage is free.

sarah
  • 11th Dec 2010 05:40pm

yes I love to knit - however now-a-days the wool is expensive and it is easier to buy ready made

ValmaL
  • 13th Dec 2010 10:08pm
yes I love to knit - however now-a-days the wool is expensive and it is easier to buy ready made

Sarah I purchase my wool from Bendigo Woollen Mills and it is very good quality and economical.

ValmaL
  • 10th Dec 2010 10:39pm

Hi am a selfconfessed knitterholic and have over many years collected a huge stash of wool and patterns. We have a knitting group at our local bakery and have been meeting for over 6yrs. A wonderful hobby or is it an addiction? Valma

cas
  • 9th Dec 2010 09:01pm

I have been knitting for what seems like aeons. Something of a dinosaur I guess. My great grandmother taught me, then my grandmother and my mother. All the women in my family seem to knit. (Does that tell you blokes something about the brain?) All sorts of things from hats, gloves, scarves of course, gloves, jumpers with cable stitch (there I do have to keep an eye out) and of course, scarves. I also have knitted layettes for my daughter and many friends. I find it really relaxing - particularly in winter with a nice
cup of cocoa beside me.

blueyes
  • 7th Dec 2010 12:36am

Yes I do hand knit and love it. I used to knit much more a few years back but now just knit now and again. I even knitted library bags for my daughter when she was in primary school. She still keeps them! :)

Anonymous
  • 4th Dec 2010 06:09pm

I finger knit but thats all i can do.

Jules
  • 26th Feb 2012 04:26pm
yes I love to knit - however now-a-days the wool is expensive and it is easier to buy ready made

Its easy to transfer that to knitting with needles. If you wanted to give it a try, I would suggest that you started with very large needles, that would give the same result as your finger knitting.

Anonymous
  • 3rd Dec 2010 11:39pm

Yep, hand knitted a bunny rug for my son when he was born, that was 33 years ago, I have forgottem how to do it now, what a shame, I really enjoyed it at the time.

shelly47
  • 15th Feb 2012 11:51am
yes I love to knit - however now-a-days the wool is expensive and it is easier to buy ready made

you never really forget how to knit! that is the great thing. If you pick up some wool and needles I'm sure you will remember how it goes again. If you don't have anything in particular to knit why don't you do something like Shirley Fowler and knit for charity. It is very worthwhile. I hope you give it a go again and enjoy knitting once more.

Shirley Fowell
  • 3rd Dec 2010 03:30pm

Yes I still hand knitting. My latest project is knitting beannies for premmie babies. I can knit these easily while watching TV

jjdrer
  • 5th Jul 2013 06:31pm
You are wonderful to spend your time knitting for premmie babies. My sister knits trauma bears for the children's hospital, I so admire her and you. I love knitting and always knit in winter, find...

Did you know that some ambulances have trauma teddies to give to babies/toddlers they are transporting to hospitals. It makes it easier to treat patients, it helps to calm down and also their little hands are occupied holding their teddy. I know that the SA Ambulance Service uses them constantly. My Mum and I did them together for many years. We were fortunate in that we at one stage had a Paramedic living next door to us and he took them for us. My Mum is no longer with us but I am still doing teddies. I prepare a lot before I fill them as it is a messy job.

Joydy
  • 23rd Apr 2012 11:58am
Yes I also love to knit. I have just finished knitting a beanie and scarf for my daughter who is living in London and its been snowing there, so much appreciated. I am also interested in doing some...

Yes I love to knit - mainly scarves & beanies but have managed a jacket for the grand daughter and am attempting a shrug for the 2 year old. I also give many of my efforts to Knit One Give One - they will accept any hand knitted garments and give them to chariites here in Australia. You can donate at many Pharmacies - have a look at the web www.knitonegiveone.org - its great to think all the scarves knitted while watching the tv go to a good cause!

shelly47
  • 15th Feb 2012 11:55am
You can also knit small squares that are then used by the Midwifes association to join together to make balnkets for the women and babies in Africa.

Thanks Jen,
I think this is such a great idea too. Happy knitting!

Jen
  • 15th Feb 2012 11:47am
Yes I also love to knit. I have just finished knitting a beanie and scarf for my daughter who is living in London and its been snowing there, so much appreciated. I am also interested in doing some...

You can also knit small squares that are then used by the Midwifes association to join together to make balnkets for the women and babies in Africa.

shelly47
  • 15th Feb 2012 11:39am
Yes I still hand knitting. My latest project is knitting beannies for premmie babies. I can knit these easily while watching TV

Yes I also love to knit. I have just finished knitting a beanie and scarf for my daughter who is living in London and its been snowing there, so much appreciated. I am also interested in doing some knitting for charity but have not known where to begin. Your post saying that you knit beanies for premmie babies is wonderful. Did you approach the hospital? How do you get involved with this cause as I would like to help!

CAT17
  • 21st Feb 2011 03:44pm
Yes I still hand knitting. My latest project is knitting beannies for premmie babies. I can knit these easily while watching TV

You are wonderful to spend your time knitting for premmie babies. My sister knits trauma bears for the children's hospital, I so admire her and you. I love knitting and always knit in winter, find it is good for stiff fingers. I believe knitting is the "new yoga"! Happy knitting everyone.

shorty
  • 3rd Dec 2010 05:21pm
Yes I still hand knitting. My latest project is knitting beannies for premmie babies. I can knit these easily while watching TV

i donot watch tv but i still knit.

annajoyct
  • 2nd Dec 2010 09:22am

I have attempted to knit several outfits of the last few years, however because I have the attention span of a gnat - I lose track of which stich I should be knitting or in the case of trying to knit a pair of gloves ended up with 6 fingers. Have learned to turn a heel on a sock however, ran out of interest before completing the 2nd sock

elle
  • 13th Aug 2012 07:32pm
lmao ya trippa :-)

good

angelbits
  • 11th May 2012 03:24am
I have attempted to knit several outfits of the last few years, however because I have the attention span of a gnat - I lose track of which stich I should be knitting or in the case of trying to...

lmao ya trippa :-)

annajoyct
  • 3rd Dec 2010 05:28pm
consence trate thats all you have to do

i went the way of stitch counters and row counters and writing rows down on the pattern but all to no avail - reckon I will just stick to knitting scarves, fairly good at that

shorty
  • 3rd Dec 2010 05:20pm
I have attempted to knit several outfits of the last few years, however because I have the attention span of a gnat - I lose track of which stich I should be knitting or in the case of trying to...

consence trate thats all you have to do

rustyoz
  • 30th Nov 2010 11:25pm

Yes I learnt to knit from my nana when I was younger as she was knitting all the time jumpers, booties, hats, beanies, scarfs, blankets and lots more. Unfortunately all I remember from her is how to knit the basic a square or a scarf. Still trying to learn how to master the knit 1 pearl 1. One day I will get it.

angelbits
  • 11th May 2012 03:23am
Yes I learnt to knit from my nana when I was younger as she was knitting all the time jumpers, booties, hats, beanies, scarfs, blankets and lots more. Unfortunately all I remember from her is how...

join the club mate that makes 2 of us. :-)

shorty
  • 30th Nov 2010 07:45pm

yes its good to knit and i do it every day. At this moment i am knitting a carrigan but i am turning it into a jumper and being up the size too.

Anonymous
  • 30th Nov 2010 07:09pm

I can hand knit - but don't do it very often. Time poor - but I do still like to sit and knit in front of the tv during winter months. Hang over from childhood I think.

shorty
  • 24th Nov 2010 01:16pm

No good, I to have knitted Dresses (6) two Piece suits (2) jumpers, cardigans (30) Belts (10) and bits and pieces. I too love knitting And it Keeps me out of Mischief.........

Jenny
  • 24th Nov 2010 11:29am

Yes I have been hand knitting all my life. I love it. I have knitted dresses, jumpers, scarves.

elle
  • 13th Aug 2012 08:05am
Yes I have been hand knitting all my life. I love it. I have knitted dresses, jumpers, scarves.

great fun

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