Saturday, March 29, 2014

Hooked On Knitting

After I completed my cable scarf for the Ravellenics, I knew I was hooked... but I wanted to be able to knit something, anything that was not flat and rectangular. So I signed daughter and myself up for knitting lessons at a local yarn shop! Not only is it great to learn new techniques and work on fun projects (we choose what we want to make and they help you along the way for a month), it is another opportunity for more wonderful Mom and Daughter evenings!

In Week One, I wanted to learn different stitches, increasing, decreasing and shaping. So I chose a free pattern on Ravelry and bought this beautiful Rowan wool:


About a week later my stuffed toy lamb was done! I named him "Woolseley" - a combination of the name of the shop we are taking classes at: Wolseley Wool. They loved that.


For Week Two, I wanted to make a sweater. But because we just have a short time to seek guidance, I thought I would do a sweater for Woolsely. I figured if I could make HIM one, I could do a human-sized one later on. Unfortunately, this sweater is a bit small for him. So Sam (my traveling buddy) was the lucky recipient:




So far I have learned different cast-on methods, new stitches, how to read knitting charts, how to use circular needles, how to change colours and even how to wind a skein of wool from a swift into a cake ready to use!

This past Thursday I bravely delved into the world of home-made socks. With one week left, I can get help if (who am I kidding?) WHEN I am stuck.

It's been so much fun and spending time on Ravelry forums has been a great way to learn, share and admire all kinds of yarns and projects too. Yep, I am hooked alright...

But in a good way.


16 comments:

  1. Wow, that is a TON of learning and progress in a short amount of time! Both lamb and sweater are so cute!

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    1. Thank you Michelle! As a fellow knitter, I am thrilled you like them!

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  2. I have a lot of friends who have abandoned their other crafts to become yarn/knitting addicts. lol My bff admits she's a yarn ho. Your lamb is adorable! Love Sam's sweater too!

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    1. Yep, addicts is the correct term; a fun hobby that I can pick up any time to get my "fix"!

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  3. Wow, love love the lamb and the sweater! Good for you taking lessons and spending time with your daughter, a total win win!
    Looking forward to seeing more!
    Xo

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    1. Thanks Dagmar! Yes, those evenings at the local yarn store was such fun. We hope to do it again in the Fall!

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  4. Those are just adorable and what a fun time you are having and learning so much. Bravo!

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    1. Thanks Kathy! I so enjoy learning new things...

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  5. Misie są cudowne:))Pozdrawiam serdecznie:)0

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    1. "Bears are wonderful :)) Yours sincerely"

      Thank you Renia! So happy to have you visit and comment!

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  6. I am blown away by how much you've accomplished in such a short time! :-D

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    1. Aw, Sara, you are responsible, you know ;) I just love visiting your sheep farm blog - and am so glad you introduced me to this awesome hobby! Thank you!

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  7. You must have the patience and knack for those knitting needles. I have always just found them frustrating!

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    1. I find it rather relaxing (well, once I get the knack of a pattern, that is) and a good way to spend down time actually producing something!

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