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!).
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So many goals–do I have to choose just one? Entrelac, colorwork, 2at a time socks,…
I want to learn intarsia. And I’d like to knit a sweater someday. But I love socks so much, I don’t know how I’ll ever motivate myself to do something new!
color work! Would love to knit some Spillyjane mittens!
Spinning. I know the basics, but I’d like to learn how to make something that looks more like yarn than string.
I want to learn intarsia. I think I could do it; I just need to sit down and learn how…
Well, I’m at the beginning stages….I do scarves and dishcloths. I’m not a sock wearer so they wouldn’t be on my list to learn. But…shawls…I’d love to tackle those! Thanks for the chance to win some wonderful yarn!
My color work is in severe need of some love and practice.
I want to learn to crochet and knit continental. I have struggled with crochet for 20 years (must be a mental block), and I feel like knitting continental would make it easier to do the color work that I love so much.
I’d like to learn the combined continental method!
I have entrelac on my list to learn next and I would love to knit a pullover sweater. I’m nervous about the sweater. 🙂
I would love to learn Fair Isle, it would be great to do a sweater or a scarf!
I would love to try and knit those intricate lace shawls that I see on ravelry.
I would like to knit a sweater. I have knitted all the small things but never a sweater!
I need to work on my colorwork too. I have done a couple of hats, but the tension has never been right. I would really love to do some of the cool colorwork sock patterns on Ravlery, but I really need to get better before i can tackle those.
Well, I’m sure there are a lot of techniques out there that I have never even heard about, let alone learn how to do. Here’s one that I know I need to learn, but I am so scared to try: making after-thought heel socks. I don’t know if I would know where to cut!
I tried entrelac and lost my way, so I ended up in a totally wrong part of the pattern. I know I probably need to try it again so I can say that I finished a project using entrelac.
One of these days, I would also love to dye my own yarn or learn how to spin my own; but then that would be an even more expensive adventure!
Definitely improve my colorwork and also I want to learn all those wild and interesting sock constructions that Cat Bordhi and others have come up with!
I soooo want to be a sock knitter. I’ve tried numerous times, but I run out of patience. I don’t like how when I “finish” one sock, I’m nit really “finished.” I have to make another sock. By that time, I’m ready for something new – differnt yarn weight, different color, change fibers. So this year I’m going to learn how to knit socks 2 @ a time. I’m still going to have to make 6 more sicks to make their partner that is already finished :0) Jodi
Better time management so I can have time to actually knit instead of just thinking about it! Not complaining about having work, just wish I was doing some knitting as well 🙂
Now that I’m an experienced knitter, I want to relearn how to spin, starting with a drop spindle and then with the wheel that I never took out of the box!!! que lastima! (hey….why not..I’m in Buenos Aires!)
There are two techniques that I want to try: steeking and stranded color work 🙂
I’d like to learn to knit socks 2 at a time, so I can conquer the 2nd Sock Syndrome!
I want to learn to make shawls and read charts.
i seem to work project in groups … i knit lots of baby thing, then sweaters, then lots of blankets, lots of scarves, then sox, now i’m on my 5th shawl. so, i’m collecting mochimochi patterns; they must be next!
I would love to learn how to knit socks two-at-a-time, and to try some different heel types. I learned how to knit continental style, but need more practice! Also, I want to do more colorwork and maybe try entrelac, too. I would love to spin and dye my own yarn, but I don’t have the space for that right now. Later, I hope…
I would love to get up enough nerve to try a steeked sweater.
I’d love to learn intarsia. There are a lot of techniques I’d like to improve upon, but intarsia escapes me.
I’ve been knitting for over 50 years and have pretty much done it all at some time EXCEPT I’ve never tried entrelac and that is high on my to-try list.
I want to work on different sock constructions. (so many heels, so little time)
Shawls are the only things I never knitted. I have to knit one, perhaps a small one to start with. All these markers gives me the collywobble. Lol
To learn; fair isle – color work!
and spinning. Have always wanted to learn to spin!
I want to work on Intarsia, I took a class at Stitches West and would like to make a sweater. Mind you going to begin on a children’s sweater.
I would love to try to make the central park hoodie. I also want to do some basic things like a provisional cast on now that I got the hang of picking up stitches. There are several shawls by Stephen west that use the cast on X stitches and turn direction so I want to try that to : )
I’d also love to master Fair Isle.
I need to get over my mental block against socks!
I’ve only knit hats, scarves/shawls and mittens but once I finish losing weight I’m looking forward to knitting my first cardigan. And I too find colorwork REALLY challenging and want to perfect that so someday I can knit an Icelandic sweater. Thank you for the giveaway!
I would like to do colorwork as well; also entrelac. First I have to corral my sock addiction!
Or possibly not. 😉
Socks! some how I never got the sock knitting bug. I don’t know why, it just never happened. Now it’s long over due.
I would also like to try some miniature knitting. I have been knitting socks mostly for some time and am trying to do some other things but can’t seem to get past my need for instant gratification.
There are so many things I still want to learn. Two specific things are on the top of my “Must Learn” list, Fair Isle and steeking. I’m really hoping to achieve both of these this year with the patterns I’ve already chosen. I wish everyone (including myself) luck in achieving our knitting goals.
I have made almost everything imaginable, but would like to learn to make socks by the magic loop method, and then two at once.
I finally got the hang of Fair Isle, but intarsia escapes me. That’s on my to-do list, as well as beaded shawls, and more advanced lace work.
I want to learn entralock and nupps! I started with a mohair sweater with cables and have made; hats, scarfs, shawls, socks, cowls. I have worked with cotton, mohair, angora, silk, lopi, lace, fingering, sport, worsted, and bulky. I have not worked with cobweb yet but I have a wisp lined up to work real soon!
I have been interested in learning to do colorwork – Fair Isle. I’ve been working on the techniques associated with it, but my attempts have been minor and fitful.
i would love to learn double knitting.
I would love to try colorwork, but I knit so darned tight I’m afraid if I was to attempt mittens or a hat, they would have to be given to a child.
I started with scarves, and became a shawl knitter, but so far all of the shawls I’ve knitted have been purchased ;-). I am finally working on a Saroyan, and love it. I will wear it as it’s being knitted out of a wool/silk blend in a dusty purple color…
Socks are still my fave, need to start a new pair but have so many patterns and favorite designers, it’s hard to decide what to knit next!
After socks and shawls, sweaters are on my list. I am also determined to start using more breed specific wool – just finished a shawl with Cormo!
Have been learning how to use circular needles knitting some simple cowel patterns. There are some really pretty cabled cowels that are next on my list!!
I want to do color work this year. That’s one of my goals. 🙂
Another one for colorwork. I tried once a couple years back but the tension was all off. I need to try again now that I have more experience.
I am like you. I would like to get good at colorwork. I see lots of patterns for mittens that I would love to do, but my last try at colorwork was a pair of socks and I ended up giving them away to someone with tiny feet because they were just tooo tight for me.