Thursday, July 21, 2005
Busy!!
Sorry for the delay in posting...it's been really busy! I've had kids everyday for the last 3-4 weeks for knitting camp. They've made some really awesome things! Yesterday the local paper came out to do a piece on the shop & took pix of our class!
The Domino Throw is coming along nicely. I know...I know...I need to post pix in progress! I have Square 1, 2 and half of 3 done!
The Domino Throw is coming along nicely. I know...I know...I need to post pix in progress! I have Square 1, 2 and half of 3 done!
Thursday, July 14, 2005
High End Knitting
I have made a startling discovery! I am a "knitting snob"...I suppose working at an upscle knitting boutique will do that to you, and frankly, I'd never be able to afford to be one otherwise :)
Since knitting is such a sensual, textile art, it stands to reason that one would develop a penchant for the sheer "hand" that good quality yarns produce. There is something to be said for the luxurious feel of beautiful yarns sliding through your fingers as you hear the rhythmic clicking of the needles....very seductive..and addicting!
To that end, I've just created a new YahooGroup for other "knitting elitists":
Click to join FineYarns
Since knitting is such a sensual, textile art, it stands to reason that one would develop a penchant for the sheer "hand" that good quality yarns produce. There is something to be said for the luxurious feel of beautiful yarns sliding through your fingers as you hear the rhythmic clicking of the needles....very seductive..and addicting!
To that end, I've just created a new YahooGroup for other "knitting elitists":
Click to join FineYarnsKnitting Guru!
Oh yeah, baby! Today on Knitting Parents, there was a link to a quiz & guess what kind of knitter I am???
You appear to be a Knitting Guru. You love knitting
and do it all the time. While finishing a piece
is the plan, you still love the process, and
can't imagine a day going by without giving
some time to your yarn. Packing for vacation
involves leaving ample space for the stash and
supplies. It can be hard to tell where the yarn
ends and you begin.
http://marniemaclean.com
What Kind of Knitter Are You?
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You appear to be a Knitting Guru. You love knitting
and do it all the time. While finishing a piece
is the plan, you still love the process, and
can't imagine a day going by without giving
some time to your yarn. Packing for vacation
involves leaving ample space for the stash and
supplies. It can be hard to tell where the yarn
ends and you begin.
http://marniemaclean.com
What Kind of Knitter Are You?
brought to you by Quizilla
Saturday, July 09, 2005
1 Down...3 To Go!
I am working on one of two domino throws. I am jamming on one for a wedding at the end of this month, so my goal was to finish one (large) square per week, as there are four squares. I will then need to join the squares. Since the wedding is in Southern CA, there will probably be a reception for them once they return home here after honeymooning (which gives me more time!). However, right now I am on schedule & I love how it's coming out!
The picture is a wee overexposed. The colors are black & a (darkish) wheat color. Both are Blue Sky Organic Cotton yarns.
