Itâs been an adventure. I did the larger one first (ya know, since theyâre not the same size, lol). The pattern had you knit flat, then sew it together. The instructions baffled me. I used chatGPT to explain each step to me like I was five, and then coach me along the way.
After watching a video for something else, I realized I wasnât even doing the knit stitch correctly, which is why it looked like this:
My second one, I think I mightâve used smaller needles. Additionally, I tried DPNs. The pattern was for flat so Iâm pretty proud for figuring it out. Also, I learned to properly do a knit stitch:
My next goals: socks and thrummed mittens (which is the true reason for learning to knit. Ever since I learned about thrummed mittens years ago, I have yearned for them.) However, Iâm going to tackle socks first. Weâre leaving for a road trip/cruise this upcoming weekend and socks seemed much more portable than having thrums all over the place.
I hope youâve all enjoyed my mittens and that theyâve given you a giggle. Let them serve as a reminder of your first attempts of new crafts. Haha!
Look at you go! Thatâs great for a first try, and brave to try mittens.
You can use twisted stitches on purpose to get different texture. I like a twisted 1x1 rib for a neat look.
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Magpie
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I am SO impressed. I keep promising myself that I will knit a scarf, or even just a washcloth, to learn. But so far, nada. You went for a matching pair of something!
Pretty smart though, to compare progress in a tangible way.
Congratulations! I love that these are a visual representation of your improving skills. No doubt you are well on your way to reaching your thrummed goals.
My first knitting project, over 25 years ago, was a hat. Super simple pattern. But I read the pattern by flashlight while working a security gig. It was sooooooooo out of whack and I wore that thing proudly for years. My knit stitches were twisted, my rib pattern was waffle, everything was wrong so I gave it a drawstring and basically made a funky beret. So, thatâs how we start. Youâve got this!
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AIMR
(Linda -In the year 2025, I am happy to be alive! :us:)
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Hilarious! When I took up knitting again, all that fun yarn was in style so you couldnât really see the stitches as you knit or when the item got done! I tried making a hat but couldnât get the decreases right so I tried doing a drawstring. It ended up looking like a purse, so guess what? I used it as a purse and no one knew it was really supposed to be a hat!
We have all had to start somewhere! Great job @Whistlefish ! Yay you for jumping in and tackling it!
If it were a video game, you would have leveled up! Way to go, tackling a new skill! That second mitten looks fab (and that first one is way better than my first knitted mitts were).
I think they came out great and yay for you tackling them! I knit a scarf once. It was a monstrosity that could stand up on its own. Your first attempt actually looks usable. Good luck with the socks!
Great job! Like @Magpie I too wanna teach myself to knit so this is inspiring.
Way to go challenging yourself and figuring it out. Canât wait to see what you make next.
Woohoo! Weâre ringing in the New Year with this awesome featured project! Congrats! 
