Let me say that it was quite a shock to learn that I don't knit the correct way! Apparently ( and this comes from teaching myself) I have been knitting tbl this whole time! My dear friend noticed this (as I don't have any knitting buddies that ever see me knit) and I laughed and felt a bit sheepish...I am currently retraining myself to knit correctly...no twisted stitches for me! On the upside, I won't have trouble knitting tbl on patterns! And let me just say the difference in material is amazing!
I also made my first Icord last night...I was SO excited when it worked! I really am lacking motivation for Christmas gifts...I had this whole plan of what to make for whom (who?) and I just lost interest! My mom's gift has fallen off the wagon....especially knowing that I could have a much smoother FO if knitted CORRECTLY...and the dishcloths that everyone would receive...well..let's not talk about those. Simple projects bore me apparently!
On another note...I thought I was doing ok with the no baby thing...but I found out in the last week that not one, not two but THREE of my friends are expecting...granted, two of them are more aquaintances than the other one, but it just is so frustrating. I am trying so hard to give this desire to God but it's very hard. I might just be overly tired, but I have tears trying to get out and I don't want them too! BACK foul melancholic beast!!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
The List
In light of recent cat puking outbursts, I believe I have made the decision to RIP...not any projects, but the carpet. My beautifully black and soft haired feline has just puked all over my project bag. (Not to worry- no WIPs were harmed...just a completed project...)She has gotten it too good this time...bah. I can't really be mad at her, but I'd rather clean up hardwood floor than have scummy carpet. One more project for the list...I'm starting to sound like Bill! "It's on the list."
In case this was unclear...she spread it out over the living room....nice and considerate Cleo. That's what we call her.
In case this was unclear...she spread it out over the living room....nice and considerate Cleo. That's what we call her.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Relax...Just Do It....
Here's something that I think is very interesting- or if not interesting, at least....thought provoking. When did someone decide that pulling someone on a donut shaped tube really fast behind a boat was entertaining? Just seems like an odd form of entertainment to me. = ) I'll try it tomorrow.
I am more relaxed today than I have been in probably 2 months and it is all thanks to Maine- The Way Life Should Be. Yes. It is.
But on to the knitting parts, seeing as this IS a knitting blog of sorts- I started making my first garment. A little shrug that has a lace pattern on most of it. I enjoy knitting lace, but I find the pattern a bit lacking. I don't think the person who posted it could really remember exactly what she did, so I find myself in the beginning stages of Clover Lace Confusion. We'll see how it turns out. I am fully confident in my ability to do the lace, but she was very unclear about the increases....do I increase on my own? Or does the written pattern include the increases? It's just a dirty rotten shame I like the finished product so much....we'll see how it goes. I did learn a new decrease though that I like very much. SSK. BUT, isn't it pretty much just the same as K2Tog? yeah. Well....ONWARD!
I am more relaxed today than I have been in probably 2 months and it is all thanks to Maine- The Way Life Should Be. Yes. It is.
But on to the knitting parts, seeing as this IS a knitting blog of sorts- I started making my first garment. A little shrug that has a lace pattern on most of it. I enjoy knitting lace, but I find the pattern a bit lacking. I don't think the person who posted it could really remember exactly what she did, so I find myself in the beginning stages of Clover Lace Confusion. We'll see how it turns out. I am fully confident in my ability to do the lace, but she was very unclear about the increases....do I increase on my own? Or does the written pattern include the increases? It's just a dirty rotten shame I like the finished product so much....we'll see how it goes. I did learn a new decrease though that I like very much. SSK. BUT, isn't it pretty much just the same as K2Tog? yeah. Well....ONWARD!
Friday, July 4, 2008
A Very Long Long Long Long week
I currently have about four thousand projects that I should be working on. Seeing as I am spending a lot of time on the couch with the hubby. But being exhausted all the time just isn't conducive to knitting. Emotionally. My husband is sick still. If there is anyone who knows how to deal productively with Ulcerative Colitis let me know. Onward to the next Christmas gift!
Saturday, June 21, 2008
An Intro.
Well, here I am. Blogging with the masses. I have to admit to being inspired by my best friend who has just become simply obsessed with all things knitting! I love it about her though and wish I had more friends as excited about it as she!
I have been knitting for about 2 1/2 years maybe...give or take 6 months or so. I really have been inspired lately to start many new projects. I recently made my first foray into cableing (is that how it is spelled?) and really was surprised how easy it is! Granted, it was a very easy pattern, but has given me the confidence and desire to do some more! I mainly knit flat things, but hope to try more hats and some other kinds of things soon...I just have so many options!!!
I have been knitting for about 2 1/2 years maybe...give or take 6 months or so. I really have been inspired lately to start many new projects. I recently made my first foray into cableing (is that how it is spelled?) and really was surprised how easy it is! Granted, it was a very easy pattern, but has given me the confidence and desire to do some more! I mainly knit flat things, but hope to try more hats and some other kinds of things soon...I just have so many options!!!
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