Knitting for leisure has made an amazing comeback over recent years.
It was once thought of as something our grans did and I am sure we can all recount getting knitted gifts at birthdays and Christmas! Now, with new techniques and notions available, and with the advent of the internet, knitting is becoming a very lucrative home business.
I am going to share with you 5 Great Tips for flawless knitting that you can use in all your special projects, so that you will save time and money and most of all be proud to be making things like gran used to make! 1.
Choose a project that is within your level of experience.
A scarf is always good for a beginner to start with, and even as a quick piece for those more advanced in knitting.
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Set realistic goals, to have the project completed in plenty of time.
No point starting a 5 foot long knitting project three days before Christmas to give as a gift to someone.
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Research your yarn.
make sure it will be right for the project you are knitting because there are so many brands and styles of yarn available to us now, it can get confusing.
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Let your yarn work for YOU.
Choose novelty yarns and textured yarns for knitting projects that are quick to knit, just to get the practice in.
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Choose patterns with simple knitting stitches, so that you will be sure to complete the project with little room for errors and confusion.
Garter stitch knitting with a fun novelty knitting yarn looks great, is fun to make and quick to finish, which will encourage your knitting hunger! The idea of knitting as a hobby craft, or as a source of income, is to make things that you are proud of and are exciting to make.
if you follow these tips, then you are well on your way to producing things that not only look good, but will be a pleasure to give and sell! Remember, knitting is a craft that requires patience and practice.
The more time you give to your project, the more experienced your knitting will become and the more you will want to do.
trust me, I was a beginner knitter once!