I have been nothing but a knitter - as in all garter stitch. In spite of my mother's instructions, several books, a video or two, and watching tutorials on youtube, I've never quite gotten it. Honestly, my mother was so proficient, it put me off. I've never mastered the "correct" way to hold the yarn.
Well, I spent a few minutes with Georgiann's Knit Night group last time they were in session. While I walked the tables and admired their handiwork, I watch a younger lady doing with her yarn the exact same thing that I do with mine - no perfect style, just a simple wrapping of the yarn around the needle any which way it works. Wow! Someone like me and she still had a beautiful baby blanket flowing off of her knitting needles!
The itch to try, freestyle and all, grew and grew. So last evening, I sat down with a pattern that I felt fairly sure I could manage, and there it was - the beginning of an actual textured knit! I was so excited!!
Georgiann and all your ladies, thank you for the encouragement of your group and the freedom to try it as best we can. You're great!
Kathi
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