Monogomous Knitting
This Year I Have Practiced Monogamy. I have found myself to be a happily monogamous knitter. By this I mean finishing one project before starting a new project. I find that I finish projects quicker this way too which is a big plus.
In the past it was not unusual for me to have 6 or 7 projects going at the same time.
However there are some exceptions: UFOs (UnFinished Objects), sock knitting and because I teach, projects I need to knit for a class I’m teaching.
But other than those, I’m a monogamous knitter. What do you mean, no, not really. Yes, really! Now stop that!
Beyond the Basics. From time to time I schedule classes in my Beyond the Basics section for knitters and crocheters that want to learn a little more than basic how to knit and how to crochet. Are you ready to stretch your knitting wings? For these knitting classes you must know how to knit and purl and be able to do so with ease. For the crochet classes you must know how to crochet into your foundation chain, how to chain, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet and triple crochet. Watch this space for the next Beyond the Basics class announcement. You can register for all of my classes (except those at Michaels) on my website.
Jokes, Sayings & Cartoons.
Leonard was hopeful.
Don’t Knit This! Never mind that you can see through this stitch pattern. Please remember that placement is everything. If you make this, it will not go unnoticed. Just say No!
Placement is Everything
"In the rhythm of the needles,
there is music for the soul."
--- from an old sampler
(thanks to Purl's Yarn Emporium)
Onset of Symptoms. The time from when a person is exposed and infected with flu to when symptoms begin is about 2 days, but can range from about 1 to 4 days.
Complications of Flu. Complications of flu can include bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes. Source: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm
Get the flu shot, not the flu!
Health Benefits of Knitting that will Surprise You. Reduced mindless snacking. With the same idea as smoker’s quitting, when we give our hands something else to do, we’re better able to keep our hands out of the bag of potato chips or bowl of candy we’re mindlessly snacking. Source: http://dustyoldthing.com/six-health-benefits-of-knitting-and-crochet-that-will-surprise-you/
Earthquakes. An earthquake is the sudden, rapid shaking of the earth, caused by the breaking and shifting of underground rock. Earthquakes can cause buildings to collapse and cause heavy items to fall, resulting in injuries and property damage. Earthquakes can:
Happen anywhere - though higher risk areas include California, Alaska, and the Mississippi Valley;
Happen without warning;
Cause fires and damage roads; and
Cause tsunamis, landslides, and avalanches.
If an earthquake happens, protect yourself right away. Drop, Cover, then Hold On!
If in a vehicle, pull over and stop.
If in bed, stay there.
If outdoors, stay outdoors.
Do not get in a doorway.
Do not run outside. Source: https://www.ready.gov/earthquakes
What’s on My Hooks & Needles? I finished weaving the last end of the project I worked on last week. I need to get ribbons and sew on buttons but I’m pretty much done. Time to start a new Christmas project!
I have worked the Red Ruby socks down to the heel flap.
I have my purple cashmere merino sweater on the needles. It is currently in time out. She will remain there while she thinks about what she did!
The sock yarn mitered squares afghan is also in time out. No real reason, I just have had to work on other projects first.
What’s on your hooks and needles?