I haven't knit anything in eons, must be at least three years-ish. In the interim though, seems to have become a fairly hip hobby, who knew? The whole meditative quality to it I've heard, and completely concur. Was kind of craving a crafty diversion, that didn't require volumes of thought (as opposed to SBing which has me slightly perplexed, in my hopefully momentary uncreative state). Or perhaps it was just that I wanted to indulge my yarn fetish, which I've always had in a pretty bad way. So I busted out the patterns and the needles and I'm knitting myself a cardi. You can peek at the pattern here: Rowan Magazine #27, it's Grace, the second one down in a kind of light purple. Mine of course will not be purple (yes my well documented disdain for that shade persists, although I kind of like it in that pic). It's a green, leaf green to be specific. I'm still debating as it how much I lovey this colour, hoping it suits. Here's the yarn, #22, a cotton-angora blend by Debbie Bliss, love the feel.
For a minute I had forgotton how to cast on, which is fairly lame considering. But then I got it all straight, and have been quite snappy. That back is fini, and I'm onto to the left front, super easy pattern though. The only part I dread is the whole sewing together thing, which when I finally get there seems entirely underwhelming. Will post of pic of the finished project eventually.
My British granny taught me to knit when I was little, maybe five or six. I can't even imagine that inevitable frustration and tangling that would ensue if I ever attempted to teach my boys. Crafts have never particularly been their forte. Over the years, my Mom fixed many knitting mistakes for me. And then Rita fixed many more. Nobody here to help me out now, but maybe I'm finally old enough to fix my own mistakes. :)
I have always wanted to learn to knit, but have not...cant wait to see it all finished :)
Posted by: Shelby | March 16, 2006 at 12:04 PM
Teaching knitting...not a lot of fun. When I worked at the after-school program, I started a knitting club. 25 6-10 year old girls, and me...the only adult who knew how to knit. Talk about stress.
I don't really have the patience for patterns or stitch counting - so no sweaters, or anything else complex. I can make a mean scarf or baby blanket though!
Posted by: Jess | March 16, 2006 at 06:21 PM
I come around catching sparks off you...
sorry, had to do it ;)
Hope your cardigan turns out well! I have been trying to avoid this craft b/c I don't need anymore addictions!
Posted by: erin r | March 16, 2006 at 10:08 PM
enjoy the 'grace' that i feel knitting can bring to ones life. it causes me to sit back and relax in this busy thing called life.
my mum taught us all 35 years ago and it has always been a passion for my younger sister who at 37 opened her own knitting store called Knitique.
happy knitting!
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | March 16, 2006 at 10:14 PM
Hi Tina,
You've inspired me. Just went to the site you linked to and bought the mag and some yarn. Hoping my mom will help me knit the cardigan up over Easter weekend (or so).
Can't wait to see you in a pic with yours.
Sheri
Posted by: sheri | March 17, 2006 at 11:03 PM
see now why can't you live closer so you could teach me. I picked up a knitting mag the other day and lusted after so many fun things. Loving the knitted funky hats. I will pay you big money to make me or MJ one! LOL. I may be asking mom (when she gets back from TX) to teach me. Is there anything you CAN'T do???? honestly women! ;)
Posted by: Shelley Rankin | March 19, 2006 at 06:33 AM
ooooooooooooo -- debbie bliss yarn is so lovely! the colors are always gorgeous! i have trouble with her patterns, tho. welcome back to knitting! i haven't knit for 5 months-ish. hoping to pick something up again soon.
Posted by: sara | March 21, 2006 at 09:49 AM
I LOVE picking up a new/old hobby... everyone needs a break from the norm.
Posted by: Gillian Greding | March 23, 2006 at 02:51 PM
I love love love Debbie Bliss patterns (and I discovered blogs and started my own all because of knitting so the entire first year of my blog is dedicated to the subject and my related projects and knit-alongs)... when I discovered digital scrapbooking a little over a year ago I put down my needles... but I really miss it everytime I see someone doing a project it makes me want to go to my closet and fondle the yummy yarn lurking in the shadows!! And I was just about to start a Debbie Bliss sweater (well two)... One had an awesome (and tedious) ruffles on small needles (http://www.theknittinggarden.com/patterns/db-cashcoll/ruffle.htm), the other was a bit chunkier (http://www.theknittinggarden.com/patterns/db-cashcoll/shawl.htm and http://www.theknittinggarden.com/patterns/db-cottonangora/grace.htm). Maybe I need to start this back up again seeing as I have 20+ balls for each of these sitting around collecting dust!
Seaming is defintely not the best part but I love knitting so this is something that I just need to endure! Can't wait to see your finished project! Oh and have you ever knitted with Koigu?! The feel of that yarn is just HEAVENLY!
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