Oh I love knitting socks at the moment. Am in between projects a bit though. I should knit these potholders with double knitting technique for Christmas presents. I guess I like knitting more than say crocheting or sewing at right now.
Those are pretty, and very intriguing. I’ve never seen anything like them. What are they made of? Wire… and beads?
Everyone is so talented! I’m here because, not having picked up a needle in the last 30 years–or even had a hobby, at that–, lately I’ve been getting these urges to DO something with my hands. Maybe it’s the lockdown, maybe it’s sobriety, maybe it’s the fact that my kid is older now and doesn’t require so much attention, maybe it’s the job security I finally have… For the first time in my life I’m feeling the need to immerse myself in a hand-making activity.
Can anyone relate? Any advice on what type of thing to try first? I mean, I don’t even have any proper supplies! I remember basic crochet chain, can probably remember basic knitting… As you see, I’m just like “What to do, what to do…” with itchy fingers.
Like, yesterday I got hit with the itch, got our heavy duty pliers, some wire, an end of yarn and crafted an itty Christmas tree ornament. It took all of fifteen minutes and was soooo satisfying, though really simple.
Thank you! They are made out of wire and gemstone beads or glass beads. They are my therapy these days!
When I tried knitting the for the first time, I went to my local Goodwill and picked up some needles and they even had partial and full skeins of yarn there. Sometimes they even have some crafty kits there, thats where I usually pick up new things to try for a couple bucks.
Thank you so much! I started making these 4 or so years ago and they have definitely gotten better over the years! I quit my job this past January and have since decided to open a shop up to sell them. Its a very satisfying feeling.