Knitting Garter flashes

**NewEnglander** · 30th November 10, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by piperdbh

Cast on however many stitches you need, join them in the round and knit 'til it's long enough, then bind off. Sew the ends closed, add some fringe, and you're done. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.

So you make a tube? Huh. Who woulda thunk it? And here I was trying to sort out some sort of ribbed pattern...

**KWD** · 30th November 10, 12:53 PM

I am interested in the whole knitting thing, I may just have to pick me up a pair of those needles...

**piperdbh** · 30th November 10, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by KWD

I am interested in the whole knitting thing, I may just have to pick me up a pair of those needles...

More like a set, usually sold as 4 or 5.

**KWD** · 30th November 10, 01:02 PM

see how little i know about knitting...

i think i will get a book too while i am at it.

**piperdbh** · 30th November 10, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by KWD

see how little i know about knitting...

i think i will get a book too while i am at it.

I hate to keep raining on your parade, but I'd encourage you to find an old lady to teach you. They're usually glad to pass on their knowledge and skills, and they like to hug, too.

**NewEnglander** · 30th November 10, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by piperdbh

I hate to keep raining on your parade, but I'd encourage you to find an old lady to teach you. They're usually glad to pass on their knowledge and skills, and they like to hug, too.

Tea! Don't forget tea and time to listen to some stories!
(when I was learning to knit up in NH the woman that sold us yarn also gave us advice and it was a lovely way to spend an afternoon)