# What are you knitting/crocheting? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [November 1, 2011, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-knitting-crocheting/601525 "2011-11-01T17:39:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![papergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/aca169/32.png) [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-knitting-crocheting/601525/1 "2011-11-01T17:39:59Z")
I just finished my summer knitting vacation (fall/winter=knitting, spring/summer=gardening) and started on a pair of socks with some lovely handpainted sock yarn. I usually use chunkier yarn, but I have a 4 hour shift on Fridays where I am able to spend a good 3 hours knitting, so even the skinny yarn works up fast. Just turned the heel and am working through the gusset on Sock 1. I still haven’t finished the gloves I’m making my sister for last Christmas. I keep telling her she’s a couple fingers short of a glove, heh…will get those done soon. Then I’ve got some super-chunky bright purple and bright lime yarn leftovers that I’ll make hats from, I think. So…whatcha making? ---
**Author:** ![C3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/c3/32/3108_2.png) [@C3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C3)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-knitting-crocheting/601525/2 "2011-11-01T17:56:40Z")
I’m almost done with a [Sweet Pea](http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sweet-pea) sleep sack for a friend who just had a baby. I’m using KnitPick’s Felici in “Dockside”. I’m to the point that I have to baste together the little neck flaps so that I can knit the arms and I’m procrastinating because that seems like it’s going to be a big pain in the neck. I have to hurry up, though, because the baby has been born! I’m also right in the middle of making five hats for a local shelter for domestic violence victims. That’s the mindless tv knitting. And, as soon as I get the baby project done, I’m going to start on [some mittens](http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/polska) for a Christmas gift. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21825_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-knitting-crocheting/601525/3 "2011-11-01T19:07:18Z")
I just finished a small afghan for a friend’s newborn. I’ve also been making lots of different afghans that will be donated to veterans’ homes and nursing homes via my mother’s AARP chapter. I love trying out new afghan patterns, but we don’t need any more in the household, so this way I can make neat items, keep my fingers occupied, and do a good deed or two. Win-win! 😃 When I want a break from the big items, I make stocking caps and scarves that are donated to a homeless shelter. And lucky for me, a lot of the yarn I use has been donated, so I usually only need an accent skein or two. I’m whittling down my stash for a good cause. ---
**Author:** ![the\_Lady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bb73d2/32.png) [@the\_Lady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_Lady)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-knitting-crocheting/601525/4 "2011-11-01T19:12:57Z")
I’m crocheting a “fairytale princess” costume for my daughter. Then the “prince” costume for my son. It’s a rather silly Red Heart pattern book with hats, capes, belts, slippers and gauntlets. I’m using the giant balls of Red Heart (now I get it when people get all yarn snob and say “Oh, I NEVER use acrylic!” I’ll be honest - this stuff is kinda yucky.) When I get bored of that, I’m going to crochet the husband a vest with the much nicer Lion Wool Ease. I have to do that in the daytime, cause it’s black, and I don’t have enough light in my house to be able to see what I’m doing in the evenings. ---
**Author:** ![papergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/aca169/32.png) [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-knitting-crocheting/601525/5 "2011-11-01T19:25:48Z")
I don’t like knitting with acrylic, but you have to admit, it’s pretty kid-friendly! I just find myself quitting halfway through when I use yarn I don’t enjoy. I make about 10 hats a year for my daughter. She generally gives them to people at school. What to do? She’s got a generous heart. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-knitting-crocheting/601525/6 "2011-11-01T19:33:54Z")
My purse project is a pair of socks for the Doper Craft Exchange. My at-home project is a sweater that is almost finished – the five main pieces are done and sewn together, now I just have to put the whole thing on circular needles and do the edging. I’ll post a pic when I’m done (it’s a pattern from a book so I don’t know if its online or not). ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21825_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-knitting-crocheting/601525/7 "2011-11-01T19:53:43Z")
I do all my afghans in acrylic at the request of the organization - machine washable and dryable is good. Maybe I don’t know any better, but I like it just fine. Honestly, I don’t see how it differed appreciably from the stuff I made from wool, other than joining ends of skeins. Each to his own, I suppose… ---
**Author:** ![Hello\_Again](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/85e7bf/32.png) [@Hello\_Again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hello_Again)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-knitting-crocheting/601525/8 "2011-11-01T20:05:38Z")
I’m about 2/3 done with the [GoCrochet Riverstone Vest](http://gocrochet.blogspot.com/2010/01/riverstone-vest-now-available.html), my first adult garment! I’m also unraveling a sweater for the yarn. It’s a Kermit-y shade of green, wool/acrylic blend. Not sure what it’s going to be but it’s an ideal color for frog-themed toys or hats. Unraveling is just too much fun, and you can get crazy yarn bargains too. I have heard of people finding all sorts of wondrous fibers to unravel, and overdye if ugly, at Goodwill for like $5! ---
**Author:** ![papergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/aca169/32.png) [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-knitting-crocheting/601525/9 "2011-11-01T21:46:28Z")
I’ve done some Goodwill yarn harvesting in my day…it is kind of fun! I also buy wool sweaters and rearrange/rework them into felted purses sometimes. The only adult sized garment I’ve managed is half a poncho. 🙂 But I can wear the half I finished as a wrap, so it all works out. I did the first triangle, and worked buttonholes across the shoulder side. Then when I (finally) finish the other half, I can put buttons on it and it will be a poncho or, unbuttoned, ta-dah! two wraps! ---
**Author:** ![momisreal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/bbce88/32.png) [@momisreal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/momisreal)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-knitting-crocheting/601525/10 "2011-11-01T22:03:32Z")
I just finished 2 poncho, size 2 and size 6-7, this evening and am working on another poncho for my other grandaughter who 5, when I finish that one, I will make another one for her sister who is 4 years old. last week I made 3 and sent them to my 2 granddaughter whom are living in Orlando!. I have 9 grand daughters, and I am really getting back into making the ponchos! Its been about 35 years since I made them. Glad there is the internet, so I can look up some cute patterns to make.🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Eureka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/74df32/32.png) [@Eureka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eureka)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-knitting-crocheting/601525/11 "2011-11-01T23:12:55Z")
Two socks (non-matching–I’ve already knit the mates), a very simple half-pi shawl, a “lace” collar thing and . . . wait! I think that’s all at the moment. I do intend to cast on something else soon, but it’s the first of the month, and that’s all that’s on the needles. ---
**Author:** ![Rachellelogram](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rachellelogram/32/8689_2.png) [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-knitting-crocheting/601525/12 "2011-11-01T23:18:44Z")
I am working on crocheting a bright blue cotton dishcloth–nothing fancy, just single crochets since it’s my first project. And I’m knitting a heather gray wool/acrylic scarf. I’m not sure if I’m going to keep the scarf or give it away, yet. It depends how obvious the flaws are when I’m done! If I can, I’d like to give it away as a Christmas gift, but it’s possible I’ll fall so in love with it that I won’t be able to bring myself to part with it. We’ll see 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-knitting-crocheting/601525/13 "2011-11-02T00:06:53Z")
I mostly do knitting for charity; I like knitting but don’t like knitting anything for myself. Go figure. (Plus, IMO, most knitters sooner or later get the bug to hand-knit stuff for friends and family at every given occasion, but trust me, it’s not always appreciated/useful. Don’t do it unless people show obvious interest in particular items.) I just finished a teddy bear for the [Mother Bear Project](http://www.motherbearproject.org), and am now working on knit mittens/socks/hats for the latest warm woolen items for kids campaign from [Afghans for Afghans](http://www.afghansforafghans.org/currentcampaign.html). (Warm animal fiber yarn only; this is seriously cold weather they’re dealing with.) ---
**Author:** ![Ruby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/13edae/32.png) [@Ruby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruby)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-knitting-crocheting/601525/14 "2011-11-02T03:20:38Z")
I’m posting to remind me to take pictures and post some of my stuff. I’m working on all newborn stuff right now. My friend is a photographer and likes hand-knitted or crocheted hats and small blankets to photograph her subjects in. ---
**Author:** ![Becky2844](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/91b2a8/32.png) [@Becky2844](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Becky2844)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-knitting-crocheting/601525/15 "2011-11-02T13:29:14Z")
I’m making an afghan to give for Christmas. It’s really easy…using double strands on a Q hook so I’ve got a good chance of finishing it. Have joined Ravelry and am already feeling “warm & fuzzy” back in the world of yarn. ---
**Author:** ![AllShookDown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d9b06d/32.png) [@AllShookDown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AllShookDown)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-knitting-crocheting/601525/16 "2011-11-02T17:32:30Z")
I’ve been making many [Amanda hats](http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-amanda-hat) for gifts and for the upcoming hat & mitten drive at work. I also have two pair of socks on the needes. One vanilla, and one is the [Spot Check pattern](http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spot-check-sock)from Knitting Socks With Handpainted Yarn. I’m doing that one in black & Lorna’s Laces Bittersweet this time. I bought the yarn for but haven’t started this [adorable baby turban](http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lazy-daisy-dress-up-kit) yet. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2011, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-knitting-crocheting/601525/17 "2011-11-12T17:03:31Z")
> [@twickster](#): > > My purse project is a pair of socks for the Doper Craft Exchange. My at-home project is a sweater that is almost finished – the five main pieces are done and sewn together, now I just have to put the whole thing on circular needles and do the edging. I’ll post a pic when I’m done (it’s a pattern from a book so I don’t know if its online or not). [Here](http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g161/twickster/crafty%20crap/sweater006.jpg) it is. The pattern is Shadow Cable Jacket from _[Knitting Simple Jackets](http://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Simple-Jackets-Beautiful-Designs/dp/1600595537/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1321117220&sr=1-1)_. The yarn is [Cascade Dolce](http://www.yarn.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/categoryID/34A570BB-00D8-4FB6-8082-B2FB862781D3/productID/289E6816-B7BB-4B29-BBB1-0C832D52F7DC/) in Lichen. ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2011, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-knitting-crocheting/601525/18 "2011-11-12T17:23:56Z")
I’m knitting a pair of [Matrix](http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter07/PATTmatrix.html) mittens, in gray and purple hues. This is a good pattern for me, in that it isn’t too hard but has a nice pattern, and it uses standard worsted-weight yarn. I have a nice-sized stash of sturdy wool yarn in worsted weight for making charity knit items. ---
**Author:** ![kivrin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e56c9b/32.png) [@kivrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kivrin)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2011, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-knitting-crocheting/601525/19 "2011-11-12T17:32:29Z")
I’m making a pair of [these](http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer06/PATTfetching.html) for a friend - she’s allergic to wool, so I’m using the Lily Sugar 'n Cream cotton. It looks good but being 100% cotton it doesn’t stretch which makes things like picking up the stitches for the thumb extra fiddly. Next up, some washcloths for an old friend’s baby, and some hats and/or mitts for Christmas presents. ---
**Author:** ![Barking\_Dog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ccd318/32.png) [@Barking\_Dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barking_Dog)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2011, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-knitting-crocheting/601525/20 "2011-11-12T17:46:36Z")
A scarf. It’s my absolutely first project and I’m still trying to get the hang of it all. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-knitting-crocheting/601525.md?page=2)