Knitting Obsession

I knit everyday, and the worse I feel, the more I knit because it helps me feel better, but if I feel just fine, I still knit or crochet. Consequently, N says that I am OCD. I thinks he means that I am obsessed with knitting. I find this a little perplexing because for years he has wanted me to find a hobby that recharges me, but now that I actually have one, I am OCD. He doesn't actually discourage me from knitting, but I guess he just doesn't get it. Frankly, there are lots of things I don't get about him, and I guess that just keeps our relationship interesting. I'm sure he's relieved that I haven't tattooed my obsession into my skin although hmmm .... that's an idea, isn't it?

To all of you beautiful mother's - I hope you have a wonderful, relaxing day!!!

Needlework Doldrums

I have 5 projects in progress, and I have 2 projects that I want to start. When I get to this point, I need to finish something before I start something else. I can't really explain this need, but it is like I have too many open ends. That seems strange, but I just need to finish something & in this case, I need the needles from one of my unfinished projects in order to start the other project. I don't even know if I am making any sense. This is a really great 1st post. I'll just go back to my socks now.

Just another boring blog entry (he he)

I don't have anything to say that would generate lots of debate and comments. I don't really think about politics most of the time. What do I think about? Knitting, knitting, with a little crochet thrown in. I am not sure if this makes me really cool or a geek, and I don't think that I care because I really found something that gets my creative juices flowing.

I have been working on knitting 2 socks at one time on 2 circular needles. It is working out well, except that since I only had one ball of yarn, I had to work from the inside and the outside ends. This means that the yarn keeps getting twisted on itself. Once I finish, I am going to start knitting a pair of black cotton blend socks. I got the yarn in Texas, and I think I am going to try a little cable or lace pattern. To date all of the socks I've made have been simple ribs.

I am still working on the cabled cardigan. I have half a sleeve and the collar to finish. It has been difficult to work on because it is a heavy winter cardigan, and it is Spring. ah well...

I am also taking a class on designing and making a sweater from the top down. This is really exciting because I'm learning all about using stitch patterns in design and shaping.

I signed up for a crochet bag for June. It is really cute, and there is a picture of it on this website:

http://www.interweavecrochet.com/

I really like to have 3-4 projects going on at a time, so that if I get stuck on something, then I can work on something else until I can figure out my problem or get help as the case may be. On the other hand, if I start more projects, then I start getting this feeling like I must finish something. Knitting just seems to make me more zen.

Phony Sheep :-)

Isn't this cool? I found this picture through a knitting forum.

Wooly Bullies

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZcUjYpjKZs

This mockumentary is in the same taste as the movie about the dog shows. I think that this runs right up the H sense of humor, so let me know if I am way off.

Just for Fun ... Drum roll please ....

Ta Da

Here is the knitting project I've been working on. What do you think?

Caden's Gansey

Here's the sweater I knit in my knitting class. See the Needlework album for the upclose pictures of the upper chest, and his initials at the bottom.

Beginning of KJ's Scarf

Here's the scarf I've started for KJ.

Knitting Update

I finished NJ's scarf last night, and I've started KJ's. I am getting less done than usual because I've been taking a knitting class (Christmas gift from N !!!) to make C a gansey (fisherman sweater). All I have left is the neck so I was able to get some work done on my other projects. I have so many projects floating around in my head right now that I am really excited to knit, knit, knit.

Knitting Frenzy

Okay, I have been in a knitting frenzy. I have 3 projects on needles and I have at least 3 more that I want to start. Must knit ... must keep on knitting ... I am so excited. I wish I had the words to tell you how I feel. I am creating. I am expressing... This is probably keeping me sane.

Anyway, this picture is the back of a cable cardigan that I am making from the most wonderful wool alpaca yarn. The color is a beautiful rust.

NJ's Scarf ... the beginning

I've started NJ's scarf. It is made up of a stitch called Seed Stitch Blocks. I'm not sure if you can see the pattern clearly, but I think it is going to turn out nice.

JH's Wrap

This is J's wrap for her black dress with green polka dots that I promised to make about a year ago. Anyway, I am really happy with the stitch that I finally settled on. It is called Granite Relief Stitch. I found this stitch and the one for NJ's scarf on LionBrandYarn. com if you want to see a more clearer picture.

Calorimetry

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter06/PATTcalorimetry.html

I found this on a knitting blog, and I just thought it was the coolest thing. So for those of you with long, thick hair, would you wear this?

Bamboo Scarf

A while ago, I finished M's scarf, but I just got around to taking pictures. The pattern is called Bamboo. I have been working on a cable cardigan, and I started working on JH's black wrap and NJ's scarf. When I get enough done, I will post a picture in progress so they can comment.

Skirt of Many Colors

I finished the skirt of many colors. The pattern and yarn came from KnitPicks.

How do you like it?

Finished C's Hat Today

Here is a picture of the hat and scarf I made for Caden recently. Now, Grace wants me to make her one in pink of course.