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[FONT=Century Gothic]I am teaching myself to knit, but have decided that I can run before I can walk:rolleyes: .[/FONT] [FONT=Century Gothic]I have purchased a wrap pattern (so above my ability level it's not even funny) and two hanks of yarn. [/FONT] [FONT=Century Gothic]Firstly do I need to turn the hanks into a ball and if so how? Secondly the site advises that I alternate between hanks for an overall blend of colour - how? I am attaching a piccie of the wool, if it helps.[/FONT] [FONT=Century Gothic]Any advice greatly received.[/FONT]
<font size="1" color="#800080">Just call me Mrs Idris Elba ;o)</font>
Saffron. You'll have to unwrap the hanks, then either get someone to hold the yarn while you wind it into a ball, or put it around the back of a chair and do the same. See Here http://knitting.about.com/od/learntoknit/ss/hank_winding.htm As for alternating balls. This is to stop space-dyed yarns from becoming patchy in the way the colour emerges when you knit it up. Work two rows in ball 1, then two rows in ball 2 - strand the other yarn up the side of the work as you alternate.
[FONT=Century Gothic]Thank you thank you thank you[/FONT]
<font size="1" color="#800080">Just call me Mrs Idris Elba ;o)</font>
Before you start doing complicated stuff, get the basics down first. Tedious, I know, but boy will it be worth it. I am quite a fearless knitter, but you should really know your knits from your purls quite comfortably before you start big projects. My first project was a 2 x 2 rib scarf for my mum, an excellent way to practise! I now knit cables and lace patterns. I started knitting in January.
[FONT=Century Gothic]thanks [EMAIL="Femke@Mash"]Femke@Mash. The wrap is something I aspire to, but wont be jumping straight in, just yet;) [/FONT] [FONT=Century Gothic][/FONT] [FONT=Century Gothic]So you've been knitting for just over six month? [/FONT]
<font size="1" color="#800080">Just call me Mrs Idris Elba ;o)</font>
I've mentioned this on another knitting thread but this link has lots of online tips and tutorials (including video clips), glossaries, free patterns and conversion tables. www.knittingpatterncentral.com http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com
Hi Saffron Skye 
I love Knittingpatterncentral (which I see Rackle has just suggested) and you could also try www.knittinghelp.com www.knittinghelp.com for video tutorials n stuff. Basically, there's tons of knitting sites on the web, and free patterns and everything! Enjoy! 
I love Knittingpatterncentral (which I see Rackle has just suggested) and you could also try www.knittinghelp.com www.knittinghelp.com for video tutorials n stuff. Basically, there's tons of knitting sites on the web, and free patterns and everything! Enjoy!
[FONT=Century Gothic]Thanks for the links rackle and Pup.[/FONT]
<font size="1" color="#800080">Just call me Mrs Idris Elba ;o)</font>
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[FONT=Century Gothic]thanks [EMAIL="Femke@Mash"]Femke@Mash. The wrap is something I aspire to, but wont be jumping straight in, just yet;) [/FONT] [FONT=Century Gothic][/FONT] [FONT=Century Gothic]So you've been knitting for just over six month? [/FONT]
Yup. Once you get the hang of it, it'll be a walk in the park. I have just started cable-knitting, which is very exciting. Lace patterns can be quite difficult and I tend to stick to the easier ones, haha. Good luck with the wrap. Knittinghelp is indeed a fab site if you want to know somehting!
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