Member Biography: Melinda Mitrovic

When did you first start knitting/why?

September 2004. Knitting a scarf was on my Top 50 Things To Do list.

Who taught you to knit?

I taught myself.

What style of knitting do you practice?

English but would like to learn Continental.

Have you ever taught someone to knit?

Yes, I taught my niece when she was 9 years old.

What projects are you working on now?

I am learning to knit socks.

What is the best thing you ever knit?

My first scarf, since I couldn't believe I was able to do it.

What is the worst thing you ever knit?

It was a felted knitting bag. The pattern was recommended to me by an experience knitter. She thought it was easy to knit up. I was challenged with the slits for the straps and the I-cord bind off. I was so happy to complete one I-cord strap and only to find out I needed another one.  I had a lint mess in the washing machine since the bag came out of the pillow case I was washing it in. On a high note, after 9 months of working on (and off) the bag it turned out great.   

Why do you like to knit?

It's a great feeling to finish a project and put it to use. 

When do you knit?

Anytime & anywhere.

What is your favorite part of the knitting process?

Picking out a new project and yarn.

How long have you been knitting? 

Since fall 2004.

Do you engage in other Fiber Arts?

No. I have been dabbling in making jewelry.

 
 

Page updated: 03/14/2007