When I was 12 I learned how to crochet, and ever since then I have dabbled with it here and there. I have made blankets and some hats, and even some teddy bear clothes (when I was 13). The truth is I have never been that crazy about crocheted items (I love baby blankets and baby accessories, but that is kind of it). What I really want to do is knit. Why you ask? Because, from my view, all the cool patterns involve knitting. You know, the patterns that don't involve a granny square afghan, or a tea cozie, or a hot pad.
Then a few weeks ago a friend loaned me "The Friday Night Knitting Club."
I am really enjoying this book and it made me want to knit even more. I have asked a lot of friends and neighbors near by to teach me, but no luck. So today I took the plunge and bought a pair of knitting needles. I am determined to learn via the library and youtube.
I just thought it would be the perfect new project/procrastination tool to avoid housework, house maintenance, responsibilities, etc. I'll let you know how it goes.
8 comments:
I couldn't agree with you more. I love to crochet but the cool stuff is all knitting. I tried to do a cable stich with crochet and it just looked terrible and was way too bleh. Knitted cable stitches, well they look cool. Maybe I'll pick up knitting with you.....
Liz you are so funny! You always make me laugh! Let me know how the knitting goes! Then you can teach me! Good luck!
i will need to add that book to my goodreads page.
Yay for a new book to read! My sister spent a weekend teaching me to knit once. I knit one square and said, "Okay. I learned to knit. That's enough." It just didn't take. She can make up her own patterns and knit entire dresses for her daughters. I think she invented knitting.
I can knit (or I used to). My mother taught me.
signed,
Your Mother
It's not that hard, you can teach yourself! Good luck! Be sure to post a pic of what you finally decide to make!
little sis did a great job on your house!(i love everything but the book looks really cool!) and I hope you are feeling well!! good luck with the pregnancy...and I remember my mom eating ice chips!
I loved that book, I read it last summer
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