Knitting fanatic!

I used to do that too theodora. Knitting a lot of stuff on those long commutes into the city way back when. I was bummed when I forgot my knitting on the bus and I never was able to track it down again. Don't know what anyone was going to do with a nearly finished sweater. I need to learn to tie things to myself. I am always leaving things behind.

That's really beyond nutty. But not very surprising. I have a mini swiss army knife that I always carry in my bag. It is handy for all sorts of everyday things. Even though I forget it is there when I go to the airport they have yet to pick it up with the scanners. Airport security operates by the placebo effect.

I have used knitting machines in the past. They were far less sophisticated then they are today. They are a lot of fun and you can whip things out pretty fast. They are not cheap so it would take a while to pay it off and start to make money. I have often thought like you that it has potential.

I have stood over them more than once pondering the possibilities for making money. The same with the hi-tech embroidery and quilting machines. They could all be money makers eventually.

I bet there are lots of bearly-used machines to be found. Its like exercise equipment. People buy them with good intentions but more often then not they become dust collectors. Stores that sell knitting machines will sometimes have used machines as well as new.

It is a good idea to take a class to see if it appeals to you before you make any investment. It is a useful way to decide what kind of machine and what you want to do with the machine.

Hi Eva--I used to enjoy knitting many moons ago. Did scarves and skull caps. But my fingers started to hurt from the repetitive motion so I stopped. I do miss it though. I am in a very warm climate now so I don't usually think about it. My mother crocheted--she crocheted nylon scrubbers and gave it to everyone. She has passed on now but whenever I clean the tub or kitchen sink with her scrubber, it makes me think of her.

some of my knitting is in pictures in my albums comments appreciated

knit on!

Snowgoose,
Thank you for your feedback. You are right and I was thinking today I must take a class in using a knitting machine correctly so I won't get frustrated with all the patterns and be able to complete a project. They have classes in ny at the fashion schools; I will check into it around here in the burbs of CT. I enjoy hand knitting for the pleasure and rest; but as you said, some of the more sophisticated machines do have the potential for income; it's a matter of finding where one can sell them. I will check out the stores which carry machines for classes or a used one. I learned to actually spin wool when I lived in New Zealand; now that's painstaking. Check out rumples profile; she has some lovely hand knitted items there. Peace, happy knitting