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QuestionSuggestions?
I'm new to knitting, and don't want a complex project, but do want to do something more than garter or stockinette stitches (or ribbing).
Is there a simple project anyone can suggest beyond scarves that someone can suggest, but not a particular pattern? I've made a few bags with my own choice of stitches. Anything else?
If you are comfortable with straight knitting, perling, ribbing, you might find that Icelandic style sweaters are a solid next step. The new thing for you is working with two and for a couple of rows at at time, 3 colours. The stitches are simple. Rib the cuffs, working on 3 needles and then knitting on round needles. You need to count carefully, but it's 95% knitting. And the results make a terrific sweater and looks really complicated, when in fact it is just knitting, counting and working with two/three colours. Make your first one out of cheaper wool (Lopi can get pricey) until you get the hang of it.
I like to make shawls, ponchos, cardigans, swim cover ups, anything flowy and modest, all of these are surprisingly easy. My hooded poncho design is literally just six identical sized squares. I like to make beanies and sunhats working in the round. I just made a bandana type hair cover up. I've been making more and more stuffed animals. Slippers and socks can be tedious IMO but so nice once complete! I crank out probably 20-30 pairs of mittens each fall/winter, they're really easy and lovely. I've seen gorgeous patterns for dresses and even pants! Anything you can knit can be made to accommodate the stitch type you would like to use. If you understand how to shape and piece together, the world is your oyster! Enjoy your new hobby! It is an amazing, undervalued art form.
I am a shawl fan. I would love to see your work. I am scared to try slippers and mittens, but one of those is bext.
I did make a cute heart for my granddaughter.
Would you be interested in learning various stitches, rather than having finished objects in mind? This site has a lot of stitches to try that aren’t complicated (knit and purl combinations) but do look different from the basic garter, stockinette or rib.
Definitely, though I guess I could just turn the finished swaths into dishcloths or something. Thank you.
I’ve done just that sometimes when trying new stitch patterns. Use the cotton yarn. Figure out your gauge and the number of stitches/repeats you need, add on stitches for a garter stitch or seed stitch border and explore other patterns and build your skills and still have something to show for it. A stash of dishcloths that you made are fabulous to have around to fill out a gift bag or as a hostess gift.
I saw a blanket made up of squares of different stitches done like a patchwork quilt that was absolutely stunning. It was at a craft show and they had used different types of yarn as well so it looked like a knitted sampler. The girl who made it said it was her first time doing any knitting so the different squares were an excercise in all the different stiches she wanted to try out without committing to a larger project.
That sounds like a good idea. Also, that way I can get different yarns and just make same size squares. Thank you.