I felt like the remedial student. As everyone else was easily understanding the steps, I was sitting there holding my yarn and needles, completely befuddled. I had to have a personal tutor just to cast on. And again to do the actual knitting. But I finally got it. Sort of.
As you can see, I'm not very good.
I can't really say that I enjoyed knitting, although the challenge of it was a bit intriguing. And I can definitely see the appeal of a craft that can be easily transported and done anywhere. But I find it difficult and not very fun.
I was instant messaging with my niece in London the other day, and I asked her if her mom (my sister) had ever learned to knit. She'd once mentioned to me that she wanted to. My niece told me that she has learned; she's already knitted several scarves and something else (I can't remember what). I told my niece about the class I took and that I find knitting hard. She said, "Let me put it this way. I can knit."
Bested by a 12-year-old.
At least I'm good at other things.
6 comments:
I feel the same way about knitting. I was trying to teach myself, and well let's just say it is the first craft that has ever beaten me. Ugh! Glad to know I am not alone!
Oh, the 12-year-old scores!
I'll bet the 12 yo has had more practice than you have, though! I have faith in your ability!
Oh, how the 12 year old exagerates. She learned to knit, but quickly stopped as she found it very frustrating! Sooo . . Yes she can knit, but not any better than you!
You DO have many, many other talents so cut yourself some slack on the knitting. Besides, you only tried once & as you can see you were getting better :-)
I taught myself to knit from the "I Can't Believe I'm Knitting!" book. I had to stare and stare at the pictures of those hands holding the yarn and needles, but I was determined. You'll get it too. It definitely takes practice! Don't give up!
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