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PasadenaTrudy

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9. I started knitting over the summer

Reply to seaglass (Original post)

Thu Dec 19, 2019, 03:55 PM

Dec 2019

but have had to stop due to a sharp pain in my right hand. It zaps me even when I'm not knitting. I was just getting good at the moss stitch. I'm so pissed off! Sorry to stray off topic, just be careful with your hands, arms, and body!

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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