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I also have ADHD and also recently got into knitting. I’m curious if you’ve run into trouble keeping count at all? I find my biggest struggle is getting into a

by jtr1 4y ago

I also have ADHD and also recently got into knitting. I’m curious if you’ve run into trouble keeping count at all? I find my biggest struggle is getting into a rhythm only to find I’ve dropped out added a bunch of stitches after it’s too late

krumpet 4y ago
Two ways. You can either use a stitch marker or you can count your stitches as you go (in all fairness, this does take a bit of trial and error to get good at). If you go over, just pull those stitches out. Not a big deal. The first afghan I crocheted, I probably pulled out as many stitches as I successfully created. But, that's how you learn.
- janeerie 4y ago
  It also depends what projects you choose. Colorwork generally requires counting and keeping careful track, but there are plenty of projects where you can get away with just stitch markers and occasionally glancing at the pattern.
  - phaedryx 4y ago
    Hot pads are super simple projects.
janeerie 4y ago
Do you mean that you are forgetting to increase/decrease at the right points? As mentioned, stitch markers will help, as will a good row counter. Of course, you will still have to remember to increase your row counter at the end of each row. I have a row counter I keep hung around my neck, so it's easily accessible. A physical row counter (as opposed to an app) is better for this. I really like this cheapo one: https://www.amazon.com/Clover-Knitting-Stitch-Counter-Kacha-Kacha/dp/B071YPLQ79/ https://www.amazon.com/Clover-Knitting-Stitch-Counter-Kacha-...
- phaedryx 4y ago
  I love all of the folks coming out of the woodwork! Not the OP, but I appreciate the suggestion.
TomK32 4y ago
Why not switch to crochet? I find it easier and redoing a few lines isn't as much of a hassle as with knitting.
- phaedryx 4y ago
  Crochet is a nice alternative.
phaedryx 4y ago
I'd recommend starting with a loom and knitting a hat or something similar. It's easier to be consistent and pick it up and put it down. https://duckduckgo.com/?q=hat+knitting+loom https://duckduckgo.com/?q=hat+knitting+loom

by jtr1 4y ago

krumpet 4y ago

Two ways. You can either use a stitch marker or you can count your stitches as you go (in all fairness, this does take a bit of trial and error to get good at). If you go over, just pull those stitches out. Not a big deal. The first afghan I crocheted, I probably pulled out as many stitches as I successfully created. But, that's how you learn.

janeerie 4y ago
It also depends what projects you choose. Colorwork generally requires counting and keeping careful track, but there are plenty of projects where you can get away with just stitch markers and occasionally glancing at the pattern.
- phaedryx 4y ago
  Hot pads are super simple projects.

janeerie 4y ago

Do you mean that you are forgetting to increase/decrease at the right points? As mentioned, stitch markers will help, as will a good row counter. Of course, you will still have to remember to increase your row counter at the end of each row. I have a row counter I keep hung around my neck, so it's easily accessible. A physical row counter (as opposed to an app) is better for this. I really like this cheapo one: https://www.amazon.com/Clover-Knitting-Stitch-Counter-Kacha-Kacha/dp/B071YPLQ79/ https://www.amazon.com/Clover-Knitting-Stitch-Counter-Kacha-...

phaedryx 4y ago
I love all of the folks coming out of the woodwork! Not the OP, but I appreciate the suggestion.

TomK32 4y ago

Why not switch to crochet? I find it easier and redoing a few lines isn't as much of a hassle as with knitting.

phaedryx 4y ago
Crochet is a nice alternative.

phaedryx 4y ago

I'd recommend starting with a loom and knitting a hat or something similar. It's easier to be consistent and pick it up and put it down. https://duckduckgo.com/?q=hat+knitting+loom https://duckduckgo.com/?q=hat+knitting+loom