Do you want to knit your own Kilt Hose

**vmac3205** · 15th January 09, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by runewolf

LOL, I had to let Joan know that in one of the "new age" magazines we get, they have an article on knitting as a form of meditation. Came the same month I decide to learn lol. I think that once the frustration of trying to figure out what the instruction book I have is trying to tell me what to do and missing a stitch from the dog or cat bugging me, I will eventually lower my blood pressure.

Rune,
Knit a scarf if you want to lower your BP. No counting, no minding the pattern, just relaxing knitting.

**vmac3205** · 15th January 09, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by Thunderbolt

Ach, I wish I had the time and patience....

Maybe someday when I break my leg (Can one plan for that?), I'll give it a go...

Happy knitting!

Hey Thunder,

I have some in-laws that are in the business of breaking legs. Of course there is a fee....

**Jake_S** · 17th January 09, 07:29 PM

I'll give it a go!

Jake

**Jake_S** · 17th January 09, 07:40 PM

I'm number 36. Yay me!

**calanacrafts** · 18th January 09, 12:21 AM

Can't believe that there are now 36 folk in the group all wanting to learn/or knit their own hose, I have posted a preview photo of the design into the yahoo KAL so hope you have your needles at the ready.......

**vmac3205** · 18th January 09, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by calanacrafts

Can't believe that there are now 36 folk in the group all wanting to learn/or knit their own hose, I have posted a preview photo of the design into the yahoo KAL so hope you have your needles at the ready.......

Needles poised and ready to fly....

**meinfs** · 18th January 09, 04:30 PM

Can I still join? (Although, I've gone over to the "dark side" and made my first pair of toasty, yummy, merino wool socks in denim marl this past December. Take a look.)

**LadyGriffin** · 18th January 09, 05:44 PM

Actually all I have is a BIG box of various knitting needles. Can you recommend somewhere a total newbe should go to get the basics before trying the hose? I think I have at least 30 different pairs of knitting needles. One of them should be the right size, right?

This is something I have wanted to do for years. Maybe this will be the kick in the behind that I need to get something done.

Thanks for posting and I just joined the group!

Julie

**runewolf** · 18th January 09, 05:51 PM

Julie,
The youtube links are pretty good and there is a couple $10 or less books I saw at the craft store from a knitting school that looked good. I've purchased a kit from Walmart that was less than $20 that has a basic class in it, needles and other useful items that I have been using to learn before this class starts.

**calanacrafts** · 19th January 09, 01:26 AM

Originally Posted by meinfs

Can I still join? (Although, I've gone over to the "dark side" and made my first pair of toasty, yummy, merino wool socks in denim marl this past December. Take a look.)

yes of course, go to my blog and directions are there, look forward to seeing you there.......