Real-life resolutions are no fun! 😉 So the past couple of years I’ve been writing Knitting Resolutions. Here are mine for 2007:
I think Theresa has asked more than once and it’s not that I’m ignoring you – really, I’m not! It’s just that I won’t let myself play with any lace until now…so I put my notes and new yarn away and only just now am I playing with it!
Ok – first, the class was offered at our new local-ish (Davis is only 7 miles away) yarn store “Knitter’s Playground” (who’s website is really very sad – Go, Trina, Go!! Nag Becca – do whatever you have to do – get something up there! ;). The shop is actually two shops in one – Knitter’s Playground is owned by Becca and Fiber Elements which is owned by Maria.
Maria taught our class. It was a three hour class and it could very easily have been six or nine and I would have soaked it up and asked for more! She’s is soooo knowledgeable! We learned how to cast on for lace…how to read the charts…a general idea of how to create our own lace patterns…oh gosh, I’m not remembering it all. I was in the shop today (buying some yummy wool for the Red Scarf Project) and noticed she is teaching it again in January – and I sort of joked about taking it again…but I’d love the chance to take it again. OH! We talked about blocking too! There were only three of us and I’m so glad because I felt totally comfortable asking my stupid questions!
OK – I’ve got to get back to figuring out gauge and trying to figure out what to knit my mom for her birthday in January! RE gauge – I’ve already gone up two needles sizes trying to match the gauge for this scarf – thankful for my set of Denise needles so I’ve got more needles to try!
I never write about my weekly Knit Night. I wonder why? Is it because I don’t want you all to know about the fun? Or the deep conversations? Or the projects? Hmm….guess I’m a selfish one! So here’s the real deal!
FUN: Basically we are a happy bunch…a night never goes by without a good laugh or two. Sadly, the humor never translates. I’ll come home and try to tell my DH about something that was SOOO funny at KN…and he never gets the joke! Sad!
Several of us barely escapes our homes where we’ve left crying children and sad-faced hubbies! We are giddy to be out of the house. Alone. Others remember those days and are sympathetic. The young ones listen to our stories and worry. lol
DEEP CONVERSATIONS: Anything from knitting help to birth order to the meaning of life to death and grief to family life to Faith. And everything in between. We even talk about knitting sometimes! lol
PROJECTS: Just last night there were several scarves, hats, socks, a sweater, bath mitt, Christmas ornaments and a bit of crocheting going on. I might not remember someone’s name…but I always remember what they are knitting! LOL
Anyway, I love this group! I love the diversity. I love the variety of knitting/crocheting levels. I love that everyone is willing to invest themselves in our group and allow us to get to know them! I’m so blessed!
Having a December birthday can really be a drag! Even your mom can forget to post your Birthday post on your birthday!! 😉
Theresa asked in the comments why no photos of all these projects…well, it’s because I give them away! LOL One of the reasons I have so many was due to all those hats – for charity and all my boys! I’ll try to be better – I promise!
Oh, and Theresa – I registered for the level 1 of TKGA’s master program – gonna do it too?
