[Martha Darbonne]

I've always known about knit/knitting & the beautiful items that be made, but...after a bad fall 13 years ago, didn't think I should try learning. It's very difficult to hold yarn for tension. So...I started with Arm Knitting a couple months ago. I've always loved the different textures & beautiful array of colors making a gorgeous palette of yarn when I entered stores. Now off I go!

 

[dollknitter]

Congrats on your perseverance ... Your arm knitting scarves are beautiful!
Keep up the good work, perhaps you will gain strength enough to try needles again!

 

[not enough yarn]

Have thought about loom knitting?

 

[Aunt Nay]

Very nice choice of yarn! Whichever tools and techniques make it fun for you! Enjoy.

 

[cafeknitter]

I've always known about knit/knitting & the beautiful items that be made, but...after a bad fall 13 years ago, didn't think I should try learning. It's very difficult to hold yarn for tension. So...I started with Arm Knitting a couple months ago. I've always loved the different textures & beautiful array of colors making a gorgeous palette of yarn when I entered stores. Now off I go!

These are terrific! Good for you to find a solution and preservere.

 

[Alimac]

Beautiful scarves. Enjoy what you can do. Yarn is really pretty, what make is it?

 

[Martha Darbonne]

Thanks; I do just want to keep it fun & not get frustrated with my expectations!

 

[Martha Darbonne]

I used Lion Brand Homespun as used in one scarf in Leisure Arts' Learn to Arm Knit. I stuck with one texture, different colors.

 

[Martha Darbonne]

Yes, but looking at the tools, I thought I might find more help using "regular" needles. I didn't know about this site at the time. Michaels' employee suggested using bamboo instead of metal needles. She also suggested using about a size 10 and not too long.

 

[Martha Darbonne]

Since I am a newbie, instead of mixing yarn textures & weight, I stuck with one "line". I used Lion Brand's Homespun in different colors.

 

[DHobbit]

Nice!
:thumbup:

 

[Naneast]

Great job! :thumbup:

 

[Sand101]

Keep up the beautiful work

 

[Frannyward]

WOW!! Keep up the good work.

 

[Hazel Anne]

Nice work.

 

[Dlclose]

Your arm knitting is great! I love the texture and drape of your scarves. Your knitting looks good too. Perhaps just work for a little while at a time to build up your tension grip. Good luck! Keep working. You make beautiful things.

 

[crafterwantabe]

Looks like you are doing an amazing job! Welcome!!!

 

[misellen]

corrected in next post

 

[misellen]

Have you considered Portuguese knitting. You don't control the tension with your fingers with it.

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=portuguese+knitting&sm=1

 

[Martha Darbonne]

I have not heard of Portuguese knitting - will investigate; thanks!