I fixed the second video in yesterday's post. Sorry 'bout that.
I am trying to re-learn how to knit. I never got good in the first place but I got on a knitting kick right about Christmas time one year and got all sorts of fab knitting supplies as Christmas gifts. And then more for my birthday. So I have the best knitting stash a non knitter has ever had. I recently decided that I had better taking up knitting again or find a good, new home for my supplies because the craft room runneth over and some thing's gotta go.
I pulled out my knitting book and noticed that the inscription from Mr. H wished me a happy 26th birthday. Wow, that was exactly 5 years ago. That knitting stuff has been feeling unloved for a very long time.
After reviewing the book (and reading "Kids Can Knit" at Borders) I finally figured out how to cast on and knit. You can see, after about 4 rows I figured out how to purl and achieve a fine stockinette. And then, for the first time ever, I managed to cast off! Previously I only made hats (where you don't have to cast off) I see a sweater in my future, don't you? Ha!
As a non-knitter I never got into the "knitting blog craze" but finally came upon Crazy Aunt Purl through the Bloggies and hey, she's great even if you don't knit!
And not that you are holding your breath waiting for new posts here at Under Construction but I thought I'd let you know that we're heading to San Diego for a few days so I won't be around till next Tuesday or so.
Happy Trails!
Cute. Like you need more crafty hobbies... but I think knitting is a good one. That way you can knit cute little sweaters for all my children! :) kidding, of course. Can't wait for your trip!
Posted by: farfromca | February 01, 2007 at 07:32 AM
Happy Birthday to you. May you have a blast in SD. Let's have a proper b-day lunch celebration when you return!
Posted by: Yay Toast | February 01, 2007 at 12:16 PM
WOW!!! You can do everything when it comes to crafts!!! I consider myself a very crafty person, but there are some things I just can't do...knitting is one of them...
Have a safe and fun trip...we will be waiting for you when you get back...
Posted by: Kris H. | February 02, 2007 at 05:49 AM
Hi! I guess I should look at the kids books too, I just can't figure out the whole knitting thing. It seems like crochet will be my craft forever! Unless you count finger painting, which we really like around here.
Posted by: mrscrumley | February 17, 2007 at 01:45 PM