Every once in a while, I get promos from Knit Picks and Interweave, etc. I almost always delete them now because I’m not good at controlling my impulse to buy books and fiber. In order NOT to spend money I shouldn’t spend on books and yarn/fiber that I really don’t need, I hit DELETE. But today, I looked. Am I ever glad.
Check out this video from Knit Picks:
http://youtu.be/lDbdmn8yCB8
I’m not going to purchase any hankies for now because I have white ones at home that I can dye. I’m thinking of these knit by the Yarn Harlot.
I’m almost done with the baby stuff. Can’t wait! I want to make grown-up things. Although baby things have a certain charm, and they knit up in no time, I’m in need of a project with some substance. This is next.
I should really consider finishing up my Tilted Duster. It’s been sitting there for over a year with only the sleeves needing to be sewn and blocking. Yikes!
All my courses are done for now. I did not pass my M2 driving test. There is no motorcycle in my near future so I’ve decided to simply try again next year. I did, however, do really really well on the handgun course. I’m just waiting on my paperwork from the GOV and then I’ll be applying for my licence to possess a firearm. Once I have that, I’m going handgun shopping. It’s odd to be writing that. Never thought. Funny how things turn out sometimes.
This weekend, I’m having an open house. I’m not really sure why the townhouse isn’t selling but if I don’t get any bites this weekend, I’ll be putting it up for rent. Life is too short to stress about money and I can’t afford to float two houses. I would rather have the money to travel. 😉
That’s really great Maria. Good for you. I really don’t like straights either. Circular all the way! Or double-pointed sock needles – the little short ones. I love those.
I didn’t learn to knit until I was 60. I had crocheted for years and I had tried to learn but for some resaon I couldn’t get the hang of it. Then Cindy, who is a member of my Guild, took the matter in hand and showed me how on double pointed needles and told me if I learn to knit and pearl I could do any stitch. Needles to say I did have some frustration but I over came it. I found that the straight needles were the problem for me. The length and weight of the end was too much for my wrist. Now I use circular needles or double pointed for everything. I even knitted my first circular mobius scarf. Boy was I proud of myself. I learn new stitches by doing dishrags in cotton which are easy to rip and don’t take too long. Since I use my own alpaca and llama fiber I usually make a sample piece just to make sure I have the stitches down and then the real piece. It still takes me longer to knit than crochet but I love doing it. The only problem is I have to have several projects going at one time. I found I have to have several needles of the same size.My guild and other knitting friends have helped me with several stitches when the directions were not clear. So thank you Fleece on the Duck Guild so teaching me to knit.