Have you branched out in your knitting? I started with scarves (knitting 20 or 30 of them, probably) and moved on to socks. I thought I’d prefer sock knitting for the rest of my life. Then I tried shawls and quickly became hooked on those, instead. It’s interesting to see how things evolve as you learn and grow, isn’t it? I’m glad that I didn’t just stick with scarves. Or socks. And I’m glad I’m not going to stick with just shawls forever, either. There are too many fun things out there to work on.
Two things I want to try next. First – Colorwork. In particular, colorwork mittens. Oh, I tried one. But I need to get much much better at my tension, before I feel like I can enjoy the whole colorwork knitting process. There are bunches and bunches of wonderful colorwork patterns that I have made note of, for when I get good at this.
I’d also like to learn to knit those cute little amigurumi/mochi creatures, just because they’re adorable. I bought this book because of the cute gnome on the front. (And several cute patterns on the inside.) I think the little creatures would be fun to pop in the mail to a friend or tie on a package. I also might need a few sitting along the top of my computer.
So that’s one important technique on my To Learn list, and one just-for-fun thing on my To Learn list. What is on your To Learn list? Leave a comment below and we’ll do a drawing next week for Loopy Gift Certificates (so that you can pick out something and move forward on one of your new projects or techniques!).
Sheri thatcolorworkmittenintheabovelink?Itturnedoutwaytoobig.
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I would love to learn how to steek.
This year I would like to learn how to only knit from my stash! 🙂
Fair isle for me!
Knitting with beads is on my list for 2012. I also want to get better at stranded colorwork.
Brioche and/or double knitting!
Fair Isle. I’ve dabbled in it, but want to be proficient.
Entrelac and colorwork.
I would like to try double knitting next.
I am trying out the “knit one below” technique for the first time using two different colors of yarn. Oh how fun it is….but oh what a mess if you make a mistake 🙁
Finding time to knit for me. Colorwork would be involved.
I would really like to try out domino knitting, it looks like lots of fun!
I would like to learn entrelac and how to knit a good fitting sweater!
I don’t have much left that I want to learn as I’ve been pretty adventurous with trying whatever strikes my fancy. I would like to learn to knit what I actually have queued up instead of adding new projects all the time!
I too have tried pretty much everything. I think I would like to get back to stranded as I have several items queued and waiting. I did take up weaving as my last new skill.
Definately Fair Isle and Double Knitting
I have a tendency to avoid knitting fitted garments, although I love to wear them. I have a sweater that I can’t seem to complete probably because I am afraid that it won’t fit. That would be my branching out. just want to conquer the making of a well fit sweater/cardigan. I have several skirts in my queue as well.
Right now I am tackling sweaters. I have two on the needles, one short-sleeved and mostly knitting in the round. The other is long-sleeved and has a feather and fan pattern. Maybe once I have that down, I will be ready to move on to color work…
My next thing to learn is how to knit an “afterthought” heel. And how to make sweaters fit! Out of 3 sweaters I’ve knit, only 1 fits very well. Maybe I should stick to shawls. I love shawls!
I want to be able to do color work successfully – as in, not like the first attempt :P/
Double knitting – can knit it but if I have to frog it’s all over!
I want to learn double knitting…….but I also want a week in the Bahamas where no one calls me mom……baby steps!
I would love to learn fair isle, although maybe I should learn how to knit continental first, and probably more importantly and possibly more useful…how to crochet!
Long term goal is to learn how to spin, but not just yet as I’m going to guess I might like it a little too much!
I just started my first shawl…it’s the Cilantro by Amy Swenson. It’s an assymetrical shawl so I’m pretending it’s a scarf because shawls have always intimidated me! 😀
I would also love to learn to knit the little mochi creatures. I haven’t jumped on the hexipuff bandwagon, but the little creatures sure would be a great way to use mini skeins too!
Like many of the commenters – colorowork! I took a class and attempted leg warmers but gave up. I would like to make another attempt.
I have a HUGE list….
this year I’m trying to knit sweaters! I’ve got one done and I’m working on the next one…note however, these are kid sweaters! (:
I also want to try color work! I think the designs are fabulous. I wouldn’t mind learning on to crochet either so I can make blankets! (:
I knit socks toe up so now I want to do them top down.
I suppose my new technique is to learn everything! I just started the Master Knitters program through The Knitting Guild Association. I am relatively accomplished at most things knitting related, but I am excited to learn all of the things that I do not know . . . And then try to perfect them!
I’d love to try 2 color knitting. There are so many beautiful patterns using 2 color work. I really need to get on this.
On my list is colour brioche.
I have the yarn to start a jacket just need time to sit and concentrate on the technique.
I learned socks two at a time this January. But, I still have a list – stranded colorwork, Fair Isle, steeking. I have been knitting for 28 years, and I don’t think I’ll ever run out of things to learn!
I have not yet tackled knitting a sweater. I also want to learn intarsia and entrelac.
I’d love to learn how to knit continental this year. Learned double knitting last year and haven’t stopped double knitting projects!!
I’d really like to learn how to knit garments that actually fit!
I would like to master fair isle and learn to knit continental style. I would also like to learn to crochet.
I’d like to master short-rows. Can’t seem to do them w/o leaving holes behind.
Also Continental style knitting!
(goodstuff on Rav)
i just took a class at stitches west on continental knitting. i’d like to get good enough at that to try double knitting.
and yes, it was that shawl from camp that made me want to learn to double knit…
I would like to be able to do fair isle.Is a very old dream. Just bought the Cupcake mittens Kit to inspire me. Last year learnt to knit continental and I am ready to try color in my knitting.
I am struggling (as we speak!) to figure out how to join new colors better to the mittens I am making. I have little holes which are fixable when I weave in the ends, but I just know that there is a better way!
There’s lots of things that I’d like to work on — I would love to be better at colorwork socks and I have an ambition to knit a really fine-weight lace shawl.
Steeking! I have done some colorwork in the round before, but take scissors to my work? Oh no! The thought makes me sick in my stomach. I hope to do a steeking project.
Thanks for the contest. I love the Loopy Ewe.
Melissa
Colorwork and steeking. I haven’t gotten the courage to try either.
Continental knitting is really something I would like to learn.
This year I am focusing on sweaters. I, too, went through the scarf phase, then the felted bag phase, I’m still in the sock phase. I don’t think I’ll ever get enough of making socks. I’ve done a little colorwork and would like to get better at it too.
Toe up socks are next on my list. I’ve tried them once or twice and have never gotten past the toe before I’d switch back to the cuff down version. I’d also like to try some different heels. So many socks to knit . . . . so little time. Salam wa sa’aadah Linda
Stranded color work is next on my to-learn list. And I would love to try double knitting, or learn to make those nifty-looking latvian braids.
One of my long-term goals is to knit a properly fitting sweater.
Chain plying on my wheel and color work!
I always aim for each new project to have an element I haven’t tried. I’ve been working on a brioche stitch scarf, which has a reversible pattern (which wasn’t nearly as scary as it looked). I also just tried my first provisional cast on, which met with mixed results.
Also on my to learn list, dyeing (I’m getting lots of practice) and pattern designing!
I need to work more with cables. I must be brave! 🙂
I’d like to learn how to add more hours to a day so I might actually have time to knit. Actually, I think I would like to try my hand at spinning.
I would love to learn colorwork, Continental Knitting and steeking!