[dr superfruity]

Hi all,

I love to knit but over the many many years I have been doing it found out that I just can't knit or finish anything with elaborate patterns. I can read and knit them but the finished products are never really good enough to actually wear.

So because of that I am after some suggestions for easy and usable knitting ideas. I like the meditative nature of knitting but get frustrated if it kind if leads nowhere. I hope m explaining myself alright...

I would like to knit something straightforward like a scarf or crochet granny squares but one person only needs so many scarfs... Any other ideas? I also wouldn't mind donating for charity. It is mostly about the process for me..

Sorry if that sounds to complicated but I don't know how to explain it better...

Thanks

[dr superfruity]

Thanks for your suggestions so far ladies! If anyone has more to add I am always keen!

What about making toys? There are heaps of free patterns on the net for super cute ones in both knit and crochet. Local library may even have books with patterns in them. Toys are my go to when I get over a huge a project and I love looking at the cute finished pattern. Jean Greenhowe patterns are a great place to start.
Hats and tea cosies/potholders might be another option for you. You can use different stitch patterns but on a smaller area.

With your items that look unwearable have you blocked them? I only become aware of the benefits of blocking a year or so ago and it can make a huge difference.

If you know how to knit/purl and increase/decrease than there are lots of little projects around

wow the toys are neat! I had a look at my library online catalogue and will be getting some of Jean Greenhowe patterns until then I might try the free octopus she has on her website I just hope it doesnt get to complicated with reading the patterns... and I think I need to go an buy some small needles...

and what is blocking??? excuse my ignorance...

I'm only a crocheter, but like to make little wash cloths and amigurumi (which are essentially small toys) as meditative projects. I made a chevron patterned cot blanket about two years ago which was great to pick up and work on in front of the tv in the evening

I have checked at my library and they have some amigurumi books too.... again hopefully the patterns arent too timeconsuming... I love doing stuff at night while watching TV but I dont want to miss the show or movie because i have to concentrate to much on the pattern...
The cot blanket sounds great... Just because I dont have a cot or a baby yet, could you give me some approximate measurements that would fit a standard cot ? I think doing a blankie would work a treat!

Have you thought of doing little beanies for prem babies or even knitted bears for kids in the children's hospitals? When DD1 was in hospital they gave her a hand knitted teddy for being brave. I am sure any local hospitals would appreciate them if that is something you'd enjoy making.

I will have a little google and see if I can find some more information on the kind of beanies etc... thanks for the tip!