Knitting and other Creative Endeavors

Not Afraid · 03-10-2006, 10:56 AM

After literally YEARS of contemplating it, I learned to knit yesterday. There's a really cool shop in Cal Heights that has knitting supplies as well as a BUNCH of other cool things. I had some time after an appointment and I decided to go for it. I'm just knitting, not purling at the moment and I'm making a scary with beautiful and forgiving blood red yarn with black fibers mixed in. Yeah, I've had my problems so far - mostly ending up with extra stitches - but it has been very fun.

Now, if only I could find a decent book to download onto my iPod (iTunes sucks) I'd be set for hours of fun!

I'm not sure why my small but crafty side is showing now, but I like it.

What projects are you working on now?

Snowflake · 03-10-2006, 11:22 AM

I'm contemplating quilting and have been contemplating it for years. Eventually I will take the plunge.

Knitting sounds like it might be fun, too. We havea great yarn and bead store in Warrenton, my problem is, I'm never in town during the day when they are open.

In the past I had a proficiency for ceramics and would love to get my hands all mucked with clay once again. It was massively therapeudic and God knows, I could use some of that right now.

Donna

katiesue · 03-10-2006, 11:34 AM

My daugher has gotten into knitting, all the cool kids are doing it. I can make a basic scarf but that's about it.

My mother has always knitted and does some crochet as well. I just don't have the patience. It bores me out of my mind. The same goes for needlepoint, counted cross stitch, etc. A lot of my good friends are quite crafty and do these amazing projects but I just can't seem to finish one.

Quilting I've thought of. I've done some basic quilting when I was in 4H in Jr.High but nothing since. I got a sewing maching a couple of years ago, my daughter wanted to learn how to sew. We've done a few basic things but not much.

I admire all the crafty people but I just can't seem to do it.

JWBear · 03-10-2006, 12:03 PM

So NA, what are you going to knit us?

FEJ · 03-10-2006, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

After literally YEARS of contemplating it, I learned to knit yesterday. There's a really cool shop in Cal Heights that has knitting supplies as well as a BUNCH of other cool things. I had some time after an appointment and I decided to go for it. I'm just knitting, not purling at the moment and I'm making a scary with beautiful and forgiving blood red yarn with black fibers mixed in. Yeah, I've had my problems so far - mostly ending up with extra stitches - but it has been very fun.

Now, if only I could find a decent book to download onto my iPod (iTunes sucks) I'd be set for hours of fun!

I'm not sure why my small but crafty side is showing now, but I like it.

What projects are you working on now?

Try Audible.com for books.

I am wrking on some Beading(not so much right now), and Metal Clay.

Prudence · 03-10-2006, 12:09 PM

I've been knitting since I was in jr. high. Not the same item, of course. I used to wear sweaters I'd made for myself. I like to think that I'm not so much uncool as lightyears ahead of the trends.

Currently, my in-progress projects are:

1) light sage green baby afghan that is completed except for the fringe, which is partially done.

2) white baby afghan which is about 1/4 of the way done.

3) red wool knee-length socks based on some extant 16th century Italian socks. Still on the top foldover bit.

4) cross-stitch of an angel that is part of a series. Christmas angels. I've done about half of them, but I have a bunch left to do. (Thank goodness the series finally ended so I can catch up.) About 1/5 of the way done.

5) Italian camica (chemise) that is assembled but still needs some seams finished and needs the neck band put on. Which is where it's been sitting because I haven't decided what I want to do with that, but I think I have enough evidence of smocking that I want to try that.

That's only the projects I've actually started. The pending projects? We have three bedrooms. One we sleep in, one we work in, and one devoted to my craft projects.

The secret's out - Prudence, domestic goddess.

Ponine · 03-10-2006, 12:22 PM

I am so jealous NA.
After trying to knit for over a year, I finally gave in and decided to learn to crochet.
I need a class!!!!!! Of course, I continental knit as well, and that makes it worse for other people.

I wish I could say that I had a project.

BarTopDancer · 03-10-2006, 12:28 PM

I've been crocheting a scarf for the last 2 years. In my defense I just found it in a box of stuff I've had since I moved. I'll have it done for next winter.

Not Afraid · 03-10-2006, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

So NA, what are you going to knit us?

Awwww, are your naughty bits cold?

Matterhorn Fan · 03-10-2006, 02:22 PM

Does bread count as a "creative endeavor"?

I'm thinking of starting a quilt, but I'd have to do everything by hand, so I dunno.

03-10-2006, 10:56 AM	#1
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Knitting and other Creative Endeavors After literally YEARS of contemplating it, I learned to knit yesterday. There's a really cool shop in Cal Heights that has knitting supplies as well as a BUNCH of other cool things. I had some time after an appointment and I decided to go for it. I'm just knitting, not purling at the moment and I'm making a scary with beautiful and forgiving blood red yarn with black fibers mixed in. Yeah, I've had my problems so far - mostly ending up with extra stitches - but it has been very fun. Now, if only I could find a decent book to download onto my iPod (iTunes sucks) I'd be set for hours of fun! I'm not sure why my small but crafty side is showing now, but I like it. What projects are you working on now? Last edited by Not Afraid : 03-10-2006 at 11:08 AM.
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	I'm contemplating quilting and have been contemplating it for years. Eventually I will take the plunge. Knitting sounds like it might be fun, too. We havea great yarn and bead store in Warrenton, my problem is, I'm never in town during the day when they are open. In the past I had a proficiency for ceramics and would love to get my hands all mucked with clay once again. It was massively therapeudic and God knows, I could use some of that right now. Donna __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	My daugher has gotten into knitting, all the cool kids are doing it. I can make a basic scarf but that's about it. My mother has always knitted and does some crochet as well. I just don't have the patience. It bores me out of my mind. The same goes for needlepoint, counted cross stitch, etc. A lot of my good friends are quite crafty and do these amazing projects but I just can't seem to finish one. Quilting I've thought of. I've done some basic quilting when I was in 4H in Jr.High but nothing since. I got a sewing maching a couple of years ago, my daughter wanted to learn how to sew. We've done a few basic things but not much. I admire all the crafty people but I just can't seem to do it.
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	So NA, what are you going to knit us? __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	I've been knitting since I was in jr. high. Not the same item, of course. I used to wear sweaters I'd made for myself. I like to think that I'm not so much uncool as lightyears ahead of the trends. Currently, my in-progress projects are: 1) light sage green baby afghan that is completed except for the fringe, which is partially done. 2) white baby afghan which is about 1/4 of the way done. 3) red wool knee-length socks based on some extant 16th century Italian socks. Still on the top foldover bit. 4) cross-stitch of an angel that is part of a series. Christmas angels. I've done about half of them, but I have a bunch left to do. (Thank goodness the series finally ended so I can catch up.) About 1/5 of the way done. 5) Italian camica (chemise) that is assembled but still needs some seams finished and needs the neck band put on. Which is where it's been sitting because I haven't decided what I want to do with that, but I think I have enough evidence of smocking that I want to try that. That's only the projects I've actually started. The pending projects? We have three bedrooms. One we sleep in, one we work in, and one devoted to my craft projects. The secret's out - Prudence, domestic goddess. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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Ponine Virgin Ears Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,075	I am so jealous NA. After trying to knit for over a year, I finally gave in and decided to learn to crochet. I need a class!!!!!! Of course, I continental knit as well, and that makes it worse for other people. I wish I could say that I had a project. __________________ There's something strange, There's something wrong. I see a change - It's like when love dies.
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	I've been crocheting a scarf for the last 2 years. In my defense I just found it in a box of stuff I've had since I moved. I'll have it done for next winter. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	Does bread count as a "creative endeavor"? I'm thinking of starting a quilt, but I'd have to do everything by hand, so I dunno.
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