2004-10-04

 

Knittery update. Despite working both days this weekend, I managed to complete both socks for my class tonight. Now, just to pop in the heels! After that, I'm going to start on another pair. See, the first socks I made, though I love them, are just too damn big for me. They've gone into the Christmas present pile - possibly for an uncle. And now I'm trying to make a matching (smaller) pair for his wife. Those two are just goofy enough to wear matching stripey socks. I'll take a pic this week -- maybe Wednesday -- of all the socks. Other than that, even though I have full confidence that I know how to finish my cardigan, I haven't bought buttons yet which is keeping me from working the button-holed side. So, one more side, then finishing on that. Also -- great news! MoMo found the denim baby bootie pattern I left in Dallas. She's popping it in the mail, and I'm back in business for the bootie-along.

I'm feeling much more confident about my knitting lately. Though I'm not yet doing a lot with color, I think I can handle basic stitch patterns and follow written instructions. I can knit in the round now and make socks two different ways. I can assemble finished pieces. Yes, indeed my confidence is up some now.

Jamie and I are thinking about going in together on a blocking board. Any suggestions out there? Should I just have Stevie make one out of insulation board?

Labels: family, knitting

posted by bethanye 8:51:00 AM