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[zengarden]

I found two rolls of this gorgeous yarn at my favourite yarn place this afternoon. It so reminded me of copper and that great green rusty bit that it gets, and I just had to have it

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[robinhood]

I can't knit at all but I love so many knitty designs. That herringbone scarf looks shiny~ *.*

[smu]

The stripey shawl, definitely.

I wish I knew how to knit. Is it hard to learn?

[zengarden]

Not at all! It does take patience, though. But after a while, it's easy to get the hang of. :]

[smu]

Are there any good websites or... kits to learn? :D

[binarygoddess]

knittinghelp.com

Lots of great videos, they taught me to knit :) They do have kits at craft stores, don't invest too much money to start. Make sure you like it. If you do then don't waste anymore money at the Michael's or Joanns, find a real yarn store in your area. Much better stuff there. Also, if you decide to knit you have to join Ravelry.com. It is the best best best online resource for patterns, advice and for meeting up with local knitters.

[_drain_]

i vote for the lace scarf! the pattern with those colors would sortof make it look like an old copper grating that keeps wandering fingers out of the way of big gears. or something. i'm tired. xD

[leebee7]

There is a selection of free patterns at http://www.lincraft.com.au for knitters. There are scarves, shawls, shrugs, beanies, berets, arm warmers and much more.

ideas

[jenneimers]

What about some long gauntlets/fingerless gloves?? It's such gorgeous yarn, I don't know if I'd sell it short with a simple scarf. A shawl at the very least... but if you're looking for something to incorporate into a steampunk outfit, I'd stick with an accessory like gloves or a hat, maybe??

http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer06/PATTcarpathia.html
http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer06/PATTknucks.html <3

It's lace-weight?? One of those long, Elizabethan-like collars would be an awesome knit project/accessory too... I have that pattern around here SOMEWHERE.... :p

Re: ideas

[bazjra]

For the fingerless gloves, you mean muffatess, yes? I've a pair myself and they're *wonderful*.

Found a pattern for them here: http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/victorian4.htm You have to scroll the bottom of the page.

Re: ideas

[zengarden]

Oooh, if you ever find the collar pattern, do drop me a link, it sounds divine.