Which for me is actually a huge achievement. I've dabbled in knitting before but never successfully. Like the scarf I once knitted that took about 4 years and which once finished I decided I didn't even like! However, since working in a haberdashery where the majority of sales are of wool and knitting patterns I was inspired to attempt knitting once more :) I've learnt more about knitting in the past few weeks than I have ever known and now know the difference between 3ply and double knit and chunky and I think my new found understanding has helped quite a lot!
The key for me is definitely super chunky wool and large needles. One of my biggest pet knitting hates is that it took me so long to get anywhere but this cowl I whipped up in just a few hours last night and this morning. Result! I love this wool, its so thick and warm yet really soft and the most gorgeous shade of midnight purple. I followed the knitting pattern which came with the wool and although it was slightly more complicated than anything I've ever tried before I had no problems whatsoever. I didn't even drop one stitch! :)
In fact I enjoyed it so much I had to buy another ball of wool today to make another one which is already in progress, in beautiful soft ruby wool! :)
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