hi all,
i'm new to knitting too

recently i just knitted a scarf with size 4 cotton for winter.
Thinking to knit another one with patterns.
But i saw the yarn is really expensive...anyone can provide info for cheap yarn with size 4 for scarf?

Pm pls

Hi,

I believe you can get some cheap yarns from Daiso. They sell for Rm 5 each. Quality not too bad in my opinion.


Happy Knitting

Ee Lin

Hi,

You can also try Daiso. Theirs yarns and tools are RM 5 each. Limited variety but still ok for beginners..

Happy Knitting

Ee Lin

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normally i go there to bought some yarns..
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Im now at advance beginner stage. Yeay for me!
Crocheting is fun.

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Just to share my little experiences. I buy yarns online and ship from UK. It is at least 20%-30% cheaper than buying locally here. The only bad thing is, if you not buying yarns from local shops, like the one in sg wang and the one in subang parade, they are not going to guide and teach you knitting nor crocheting.

Anyway, I picked up the techniques myself, which I think you may try too. There are lot online resources which you can refer to.

How about shipping cost?

The website that I placed order from charge Pound 5.95 each order. So more worth if you order more items each time. I normally order materials for 3 short sleeve blouse in one order, and it costs around rm80 (inclusive postage) for one blouse. Of course, it depends on the yarn you choose too. I normally order Patons 4ply 100% cotton yarn.

Pm me the website, because i'm trying to search more cheaper method of buying yarns. I love making adults sweater but it takes double the amount of yarns compare to crocheting baby clothes.

PMed.

i'm also a beginner knitter. you can learn all the basics in youtube. just type knitting tutorial. there is this 1 channel i subscribed http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCroNgMIOCKOsU5LpnNNFH_w

she has very good tutorials for knitting projects. because of her, i successfully knit my baby's booties. i really love to read knitting pattern & amaze how these designers can think the patterns

i don't know if because i learn to knit first, its really hard for me to learn crochet. i think i need a class for this. try to do granny square but failed. i even didnt understand crochet pattern.


from my experience, for starting to learn basic knitting, buy a double-pointed needles. size 3.5mm or 4.0 mm or 4.5mm. buy aluminum material. most books & guide suggest using bamboo material but after 1 week you will be comfortable with aluminum dpns. buy nona or minlon yarns. this is the cheapest. normal price rm2 per ball. try buy only two plain colors (1 ball per color) & START KNITTING!!

after 1-2 weeks, you will know already what to buy for your first project. GOOD LUCK!!!

For me, I think knitting is harder compare to crochet because I start off learning crochet first.

As you said, learn the basic stitch first for crochet. I also learned by watching youtube, learn how they insert the hooks, tips and tricks. Early project I made is an applique such as love, stars and leaf. I move on to do granny squares and now I can crochet almost anything.

please pm me too

girls, i would like to recommend you a good website which contains all information you need for your knitting hobbies.

www.ravelry.com

register a free account, there are many free or paid patterns, yarn information for your to refer to.
do feel free to contact me if you need any help.

Enjoy.

I like knitting, but seldom make any big project for years, only a few small projects.

yup ravelry got loads of knit/crochet pattern

Try also Lion Brand website. They also provide free patterns.

Please PM me too

Pmed

For those who interested to buy yarn online from UK shop, here is the link, www.deramores.com.

They offer sales from time to time. Now giving up to 20 percent discount on dk yarn.

Spend smart.

This post has been edited by pvateme: Oct 6 2014, 10:08 AM