knit

I’ve been a knitter for quite some time, but haven’t had any projects to work on for a long time, so have got out of the habit. Got talking to a woman on the train last week who was busily knitting a pair of socks for her husband and that acted as a prompt. I really would like to make something now – just don’t know anyone who wants a sweater or pair of socks right now…!

I (re-)learned to knit a few months ago (knittinghelp.com is a great resource!) and it’s so much fun! Currently, I’m working on a mohair scarf and a dog coat in bulky wool.

The older I get, the more patient I become. So, I decided to learn how to knit.

I approached my mother with a ball of wool and some needles and demanded that she taught me how. I thought I had it within about ten minutes, then I had to keep returning to her over the next few days to get her to help me unpick bits. I’ve been knitting the same scarf ever since. I got sidetracked.

I started this a while ago and am on my way to knitting a jumper – I currently have the back done and half the front is coming on! I’m absolutely loving it. I knitted my friend a scarf this weekend and will be knitting another scarf soon too. I’ll tick this off once I’ve done my jumper so it’ll be a while, but I certainly won’t stop knitting!

Even though my overpriced yarn is getting lumpy-looking.

I made a dumpling bag! http://www.squidoo.com/dumplingbag

Now I need to finish some embroidery on it and felt it in the washing machine and it will be all done. I am so proud of myself.

but i learnt how to knit!!!!

I made a Squidoo lens listing cool patterns for garments you can make using only squares and rectangles. These are great for beginners and quick projects. Totally full of modular knitting as well as simple but cool patterns.

http://squidoo.com/knitsquare

i was really young when i learned to knit. There is still so much that i need to learn about knitting but I’m getting there. :)