Any Knitters??

[KatieMac]

My mom taught me to knit last year but I didn't have the patience to do much with it. Now I'm working on a bib for my brother's unborn baby and I'm having so much fun!! I think I might like to keep doing this...I enjoy having things to do with my hands while sitting. I'm using cotton yarn in bright blue, green, and yellow.

[momyshaver]

A knitting newbie here. I went to a few knitting sites and downloaded videos to watch repeatedly to assist me in mastering the basics. I haven't had a ton of time to sit and knit lately, but I hope to have some more time soon.<img align="absmiddle" src="http://community.arthritis.org/FORUMS/Skins/Classic/Images/EmotIcons/BigGrin.gif" border="0" title="BigGrin">

[momyshaver]

<div class="Quote"><b>lehatfield (8/29/2008)</b><hr noshade size="1" class="hr">My mom has never knitted but for this last Christmas I asked her to find me a easy how-to book and get me some supplies.&nbsp; So far I have made 1 scarf.&nbsp; I want to make my new baby something but I don't really have the patience for it.&nbsp; Maybe I'll get back into it later.</div></P><P>If you don't do it now, it may be awhile before ya have the time.. just saying.<img align="absmiddle" src="http://community.arthritis.org/FORUMS/Skins/Classic/Images/EmotIcons/Wink.gif" border="0" title="Wink"> I actually bring some yarn and knitting needles to appointments where I have to wait a while because it gives me something to do. Maybe you could find something to do like handmade, soft knitted washclothes..or maybe a soft baby blanket or knitted ball for the baby to play with when a bit older, (you could put a jingle bell or something in it if you wanted too).</P><P>I understand not having the patience for it.. took me a while to get some, (patience).<img align="absmiddle" src="http://community.arthritis.org/FORUMS/Skins/Classic/Images/EmotIcons/w00t.gif" border="0" title="w00t">

[KatieMac]

Being on bedrest is the BEST time to work on knitting! Your hands can have something to do while you watch tv or hang out...keeps you occupied.

[KMorton]

Knitting is very relaxing to do when watching TV, waiting for appointments and there are a TON of patterns available online.&nbsp; I haven't knitted&nbsp;since we drove to Florida (also great way to stay occupied on long trips).&nbsp; But as the weather starts getting cooler it will definitely be time to pull out those needles.&nbsp; I'm probably going to tackle some more gloves for the kids this winter and maybe a more complicated sock pattern.&nbsp;