tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23607228350534190762024-03-04T21:48:22.751-08:00Confessions of a Knerdy KnitterHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01642548446142343713noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360722835053419076.post-19847558880606876612010-03-11T21:34:00.000-08:002010-03-11T21:39:35.028-08:00all kinds of apatheticFirst off, I should probably apologize for being lame. I hopped on the knitting blog bandwagon because it seemed cool but apparently I am much more into the networking scene (aka ravel-crack) when it comes to needlecraft. However, since I do have this, and my friends do update more than me, I shall try to endeavour (since I now have more internet access!) to post more than, say, once every six months.<br /><br />In other news, I am really obsessed with socks. Like really. Obssessed. With socks. More on this topic later- really!Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01642548446142343713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360722835053419076.post-82225877253368053952009-10-22T14:52:00.000-07:002009-10-22T15:24:41.552-07:00wintertime anticipationWell I haven't really completed any project I have personally designed (which is what I hoped I could share in blog form, sigh) and in fact most attempts at it result in frogging and frustration. While I know I can be creative under the right circumstances, it doesn't always translate in knitting, which involves math and patience- in other words, not my strong suits. But winter weather is just around the corner and I'm really enjoying knitting up a few items to keep me (and a few others) warm. My latest accomplishment is knitting these wrist warmers:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdlrWjVZ-nLEMgJ9p0AnzrI1o9NTluY-XdtJ_KE8YKFEoqgvVp_dwOepgGBXKMLJRmGt4l_169S8XlZV6TVMK3Snq-OECjzv0MXEbiqa1hHY03kbFAiiYrPMHxC8p867n2Zm0aPCqozSY/s1600-h/IMG_0411.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdlrWjVZ-nLEMgJ9p0AnzrI1o9NTluY-XdtJ_KE8YKFEoqgvVp_dwOepgGBXKMLJRmGt4l_169S8XlZV6TVMK3Snq-OECjzv0MXEbiqa1hHY03kbFAiiYrPMHxC8p867n2Zm0aPCqozSY/s320/IMG_0411.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395547366326876962" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIRyEay5GMOjkxCkKDSO7X5zUW7xLHokvtzP1eJm0WXE9aO1OKUo2oyQwv3ivea9zvS6MVxcXB_tApRJkz6Flg2J3ZaOp-_Czb31Qx-OocEvq0AEIrfXvIuxlV7Jmhj54A5JcjN_qn698/s1600-h/IMG_0413.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIRyEay5GMOjkxCkKDSO7X5zUW7xLHokvtzP1eJm0WXE9aO1OKUo2oyQwv3ivea9zvS6MVxcXB_tApRJkz6Flg2J3ZaOp-_Czb31Qx-OocEvq0AEIrfXvIuxlV7Jmhj54A5JcjN_qn698/s320/IMG_0413.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395549752906275714" border="0" /></a><br />All I can say is awesome! The pattern used here is "Accomplice" which is a wonderful choice for beginners- not hard at all but not boring either. The substitute yarn is such that it wouldn't keep anyone's hands warm in a colder climate, but the acrylic blend I used (Red Heart Fiesta #6635 or "Coffee") works here in Texas. Robin Melanson's book <span style="font-style: italic;">Knitting New Mittens & Gloves</span> is really fantastic, minus the super pointy mitten patterns, which I don't get. But the amount of stunningly beautiful projects is well worth the cost of the book so if you are a knitting knerd you must buy it! Yes I'm bossing you around. No, you won't regret it.<br /><br />Next in mind for trying new garments I've never made before are some gloves for driving (probably will use wool there) as well as some leg warmers so I can continue wearing lovely skirts and dresses all winter long. But suggestions are definitely welcome!Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01642548446142343713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360722835053419076.post-16580165225395315262009-07-17T10:21:00.000-07:002009-07-17T10:25:03.488-07:00birthdayWhat does it mean to turn 24? Hopefully it means getting a lot of yarn.Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01642548446142343713noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360722835053419076.post-21800095443289997082009-06-04T17:40:00.000-07:002009-06-04T17:58:37.628-07:00hopping on the bandwagonIf you are a knitter chances are you've perused knitting blogs (Yarn Harlot comes to mind) or have at least one knitting obsessed friend who keeps a blog. Well, I've decided to join the masses and jump off the proverbial bridge too. While I can't promise to update a lot, I'm hoping I'll manage a few designs worth sharing with the world- so far they are slow coming but who knows? Hopefully with more crafting practice, creativity will follow.<br /><br />With any luck, I'll finish my eyelet lace headband with woven rainbow ribbon and be able to post it on here shortly. Yes it's girlie, and yes it's a mouthful. Which is why I love it!Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01642548446142343713noreply@blogger.com2