I started taking a basic knitting course online at
Craftsy! It's called Knit Lab and it covers all of the basics like casting on, knitting and purling, knitting lace, increases and decreases etc. I taught myself to knit about 4 years ago from books, took a long break to recover from a hand injury and started back up about 2 years ago. You know when you teach yourself, you always feel like you are doing something wrong? Well I have and so I've been wanting to take a class at a local yarn stores but my full time job leaves me no time to match those schedules.
As an alternative, an online course is just the perfect thing as I can take it any time I want. Craftsy has all kinds of classes from basic knitting like Knit Lab to more advanced techniques. There are also other categories like crochet, jewelry, sewing, paper crafts, and even cake decorating! So much fun and endless possibilities!
I took some screen shots of my class. I hope you can see them. You can start and stop the class as often as you like, and you will always have the class in your profile to go back to and reference. If you're busy like me, you will love this feature! You can also ask questions on the top right and see other questions and answers posted buy others!
Stefanie Japel, the instructor of my class is very knowledgable! A class materials guide is also provided that includes patterns for the projects you get to make in the class. I'm going to make a lacy scarf that I will share with you. Once I get to the next step I can continue the class and knit along!
Isn't this cute?
One thing I've learned so far is that I knit in the English method and not Continental. I had no idea!
Have you taken a
Craftsy class? If you're on
Craftsy, my profile is BobbinBombshell. I've got some projects up there and I love to see what others make. Stop by and share!
Oh! All classes are $19.99 or less today for the
Craftsy Cyber Monday sale! Buy now, learn later!
I recently made this knitting needle roll to house my needles in neatly. I used vintage black and white polka dot cotton chintz. The glazed finish on this fabric gives it a good sturdiness to hold the needles. This sure beats the plastic bag I had them stored in before!
I've started crocheting this "Perky Snood" from 1942! It seems simple enough but I've already had to restart it. I'm using white acrylic which I hope will look good against my black hair. I will post pics soon when it gets more interesting. Stay tuned! 
Making paper snowflakes is an art we abandon when we reach adulthood. But it doesn't have to be. I love these snowflake curtains from Bugs and Fishes by Lupin. When my hand is healed I really would love to make some of these. I also think they would look fantastic decorating a blue wall like handmade wallpaper. More future projects!
Being a novice at knitting I realize it will take me forever to knit all of the wonderful patterns that are in these vintage knitting magazines. That doesn't stop me from being inspired by them. Here are some I found on Etsy. From top to bottom:
