Diaper Swappers

fallaway · 01-20-2012, 01:49 PM

Shorties. Or before that, a drop-knit scarf with silk if you count that.

Not perfect, but functional and I was so proud of them! And did use them plenty even though they were SW.

Junipervt · 01-21-2012, 09:02 PM

I've decided on the Be Loving hat to start b/c it has ribbing & to do longies that is a skill I'll need. going to get some stitch markers tomorrow & I'll be casting on (cast on 2x w/o stitch markers & kept losing my place & had to rip out

).

misidawnrn · 01-22-2012, 01:26 PM

I just posted in the show and tell but I made a washcloth, a scarf and then tackled Sheepy Pants longies to go with a Ridinghood sweater I had made for DD (I didn't make it). I messed up the gusset but you can't tell it. I think the rise is a little too big also but it's OK.

sb262 · 01-23-2012, 09:30 AM

Shorties were my first project too, only a few little mistakes. =) You can do it!

photocowgirl · 01-23-2012, 10:04 AM

This was my first
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/phot...xi-top---dress
it looks cute on her, but up close it's hideous... I purled rows I was supposed to knit and had some yo holes and forgot to change colors places...

photocowgirl · 01-23-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Junipervt

I've decided on the Be Loving hat to start b/c it has ribbing & to do longies that is a skill I'll need. going to get some stitch markers tomorrow & I'll be casting on (cast on 2x w/o stitch markers & kept losing my place & had to rip out

).

Be Loving will be a great choice! I like to put stitch markers every 10 st when I cast on because I get lost so easy... helps to make sure my ribbing is correct too...

wigglers · 01-23-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by NSB

I say make what you desire, you will learn tons along the way and be inspired to finish since it will be something you really want.

Good luck!

I think this is the best advice! I've only ever made 3 things (2 hats and longies). And I was excited about each of them, which made me keep going when I was frustrated.

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Originally Posted by Junipervt

I've decided on the Be Loving hat to start b/c it has ribbing & to do longies that is a skill I'll need. going to get some stitch markers tomorrow & I'll be casting on (cast on 2x w/o stitch markers & kept losing my place & had to rip out

).

I think this is a great place to start. I started with a plain roll brim hat, then did Dakine's Be Controlled hat - it was also great practice for longies because it had i-cord, kitchener stitch and seed stitch. Good luck!

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Originally Posted by photocowgirl

This was my first
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/phot...xi-top---dress
it looks cute on her, but up close it's hideous... I purled rows I was supposed to knit and had some yo holes and forgot to change colors places...

It really looks amazing for a first project in your pics - very cute!

HollyS · 01-23-2012, 08:39 PM

My first knit was a pair of mittens. It was long before I'd heard of Ravelry and unfortunately my MIL lost them while taking my DD though Walmart. I was so sad...they came out so cute...even if they were knitted with nasty Lion Brand Babyspun.

It was the Family of Mittens pattern from Lion Brand.

01-20-2012, 01:49 PM	#11
fallaway Registered Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: East Coast, USA Posts: 5,820 Ratings: 86 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Shorties. Or before that, a drop-knit scarf with silk if you count that. Not perfect, but functional and I was so proud of them! And did use them plenty even though they were SW. __________________ Loving mama through surrogacy. Induced lactation for 9 months for DD 3/31/09 and doing it again for DS 12/9/2010! IHA: el bees, NWT NB fleece wrap, Softbums mini pods, yarn - DD, DH, RB, ATTD etc., more yarn, girl longies, Bottombumpers, baby girl clothes, vintage flats

01-21-2012, 09:02 PM	#12
Junipervt Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: VT Posts: 5,803 Ratings: 63 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: what was your 1st real knitting project? I've decided on the Be Loving hat to start b/c it has ribbing & to do longies that is a skill I'll need. going to get some stitch markers tomorrow & I'll be casting on (cast on 2x w/o stitch markers & kept losing my place & had to rip out ). __________________ Kathlin wife to Errol mama to my big girl Kezia (4/08) & my ft woolie wearing little guy Cowan (11/10) we're a co-op dwelling family I blog

01-22-2012, 01:26 PM	#13
misidawnrn Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The Big Sky State Posts: 1,326 Ratings: 95 Feedback: 100%	Re: what was your 1st real knitting project? I just posted in the show and tell but I made a washcloth, a scarf and then tackled Sheepy Pants longies to go with a Ridinghood sweater I had made for DD (I didn't make it). I messed up the gusset but you can't tell it. I think the rise is a little too big also but it's OK. __________________ Melissa-L&D nurse, DW to Farmer Dan, mom to Cody-21 who is daddy to Bella-2, Olivia-8 who is schooled by mommy, Sarah-3 learning her letters and numbers!

01-23-2012, 09:30 AM	#14
sb262 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 816 Ratings: 10 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: what was your 1st real knitting project? Shorties were my first project too, only a few little mistakes. =) You can do it! __________________ Stephanie, Mommy to Meredith (10/03) and Brooke (2/08) "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength." Phillippians 4:13

01-23-2012, 10:04 AM	#15
photocowgirl Registered Users Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 1,100 Ratings: 11 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: what was your 1st real knitting project? This was my first http://www.ravelry.com/projects/phot...xi-top---dress it looks cute on her, but up close it's hideous... I purled rows I was supposed to knit and had some yo holes and forgot to change colors places...