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Arkansas Granny

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1. Do you like to knit? If so, go back to making the items that you enjoy.

Reply to seaglass (Original post)

Thu Dec 19, 2019, 10:09 AM

Dec 2019

If you don't enjoy knitting, do something that gives you pleasure. A hobby should be fun and something you look forward to doing, not a chore that you have to force yourself into doing.

I tried knitting on several occasions before I felt somewhat proficient at it. When I quit smoking I decided that I would take it up again because it would keep my mind and my hands occupied. I did get better and I enjoy making things that look nice and that people can actually use. But, that's my story. Yours may have a completely different ending.

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How much time do you give a new craft or skill before you decide it's not for you? [View all] seaglass Dec 2019 OP

Do you like to knit? If so, go back to making the items that you enjoy. Arkansas Granny Dec 2019 #1

I like to knit but am often frustrated with the end results. Probably sticking with scarves, seaglass Dec 2019 #3

Knitting.. luvs2sing Dec 2019 #2

My knitting is very tight but I like the look of the fabric with the neat even stitches. I do seaglass Dec 2019 #7

Yes, Knitting can fustrating for beginners, but worth the effort dem in texas Dec 2019 #11

if it gives you pleasure... handmade34 Dec 2019 #4

I like to knit, I also like to sew, quilt and embroider. I think I am at the point that I need seaglass Dec 2019 #8

Like to keep 2 different types of projects going. dem in texas Dec 2019 #12

Focus on the activity which brings you the most joy or serenity. lark Dec 2019 #5

I get the perfectionism. My mom tried for years to get me to accept praise, she was my biggest seaglass Dec 2019 #6

I started knitting over the summer PasadenaTrudy Dec 2019 #9

Moss stitch? shanti Feb 2020 #14

I like to try new crafts, but some are not for me dem in texas Dec 2019 #10

I tried stamping years ago... Phentex Dec 2019 #13