So I am trying my hand at knitting for the second time. Both times I've taught myself. What can I say, I'm a self starter! Anyway the first time I borrowed a book and needles from a friend.
And while I was able to do it, sort a, I didn't like the result and it seemed more difficult than I imagined.
This time around, about 6 months later, I'm using youtube.com videos. I just searched casting on and purl stitch. Very many videos came up so I randomly picked a couple and tried it again! I had much better luck this time, for one: I guess I'm a visual learner. I always felt the books weren't telling me a step, or I lost something in translation. With a video, I'm able to pause and rewind as needed to pick up the nuances of each step.
So while the 6 or inches I've knitted so far won't earn me any awards (due to a dropped and then half assed picked up stitch and very loose ends and who knows what else)... I like it anyway! I have been alternating between knit and purl rows. I like this pattern much better than just straight knit stitches. I can't wait to master this and try a new stitch! Maybe I'll get good enough to follow a pattern and make something other than a scarf...
My ramblings about life and stuff. I like to sew, craft, cook, garden, and look for ideas on Pintrest! So that's what I'll write about, hope you enjoy!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Sunday, May 2, 2010
What I've been up to...
I was house sitting for two weeks, so I was really able to work on much while I was away. Now that I'm back home (yay!) I've been working on a glittery Mother's Day project. I'm making my mom two fabric covered scrap book albums. I think it has been more work than what I bargained for, but she is gonna love them. I'll post pictures on FB after next week Sunday.
In addition to that, I've been making a lot of homeade bread, and will most likely make another batch today, with whatever flower I have on hand. A mix of white, whole wheat, and spelt flours. Yum, yum. I have also been working in the garden plot. This week I planted some parsnips and beans, and repotted some tomato plants I started a few weeks ago. I need to get out to the garden and weed it, plus plant some some lettuce! I can't wait for summer and to be eating my very own fresh, organic veggies!!
As for as etsy, I've renewed a few items in my shop, and I'm looking and joining etsy teams. Hopefully this will help promote and get my items out there! Also a huge benefit of join teams are the meet ups. I'm really looking forward to meeting some super awesome folks that are doing what I'm doing!
I think that's all for now, I have some sewing to do!!
In addition to that, I've been making a lot of homeade bread, and will most likely make another batch today, with whatever flower I have on hand. A mix of white, whole wheat, and spelt flours. Yum, yum. I have also been working in the garden plot. This week I planted some parsnips and beans, and repotted some tomato plants I started a few weeks ago. I need to get out to the garden and weed it, plus plant some some lettuce! I can't wait for summer and to be eating my very own fresh, organic veggies!!
As for as etsy, I've renewed a few items in my shop, and I'm looking and joining etsy teams. Hopefully this will help promote and get my items out there! Also a huge benefit of join teams are the meet ups. I'm really looking forward to meeting some super awesome folks that are doing what I'm doing!
I think that's all for now, I have some sewing to do!!
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