10 Reasons You Should Be Using Knitting Patterns

Whether you've been knitting for years, or have recently decided to start knitting, you'll find that knitting patterns are invaluable for helping you make sure that your creations are the right size and shape.Here's why else you should use them..1.Knitting patterns make it easy to get started with knitting, or take it up again.2.Patterns will help to improve your knitting.Whether you normally knit basic scarves and baby clothes, or complicated patterns for detailed jumpers and cardigans, you'll find that using patterns will increase your skills and confidence and so you'll enjoy knitting more.3.Knitted jumpers, scarves, gloves and other clothes make excellent presents and surprise gifts for friends and family, and you can easily personalise your creations, or make the colour or design totally unique.4.Patterns can also give you plenty of ideas and inspiration so that you can knit things you might never have thought of, or perhaps would be too difficult otherwise.5.Because they are easy to follow, even for the novice, patterns can help you with things you struggle with.Perhaps there are certain stitches, or parts of a garment that you struggle with, so why not get a bit of extra help to make it right first time?6.By using a pattern, you can get the exact jumper, blanket, scarf or whatever else you are knitting you want.Why not experiment with different sorts of wools, colours, or designs?7.Although it's seen as a pastime for the older generation, knitting isn't just for older people.Many celebrities and younger people are taking up knitting, and are perhaps helped by older relatives.In an age where there are many mass produced clothes, it's good to say that people are still trying to be different, and wear something unique that they made themselves.8.You can also save money on your clothes by knitting them.Perhaps you'll knit jumpers, hats gloves and scarves for the family this winter, or baby clothes for any new arrivals you know.Why spend a fortune on clothes that the children will soon outgrow, or that won't last when you can make clothes that will be unique and long lasting.9.Knitting is a great way to stay active for those who perhaps can't exercise as much as they want to.Why not keep your hands and head busy and make some beautiful creations for yourself, your family and your friends too.10.Above all, knitting is fun, and the smile on people's faces as you give them something you've made for them is priceless.It's also a great way to make new friends too, as there is a good online knitting community and many resources available.If you're keen to start knitting, or to pick up your needles again, perhaps now is the time for you to get some new knitting patterns.