I Have A New Hobby
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This morning, Ali and I attended a basic knitting class at a nearby yarn shop. Both of us are complete noobs, but we both picked it up pretty fast.
This photo is of my needles, the free ball of yarn we received, and the 4 or 5 rows that I knitted while there.
We have plans to go somewhere this afternoon, but it has started snowing here and we are under a winter storm warning. We could get up to 6 inches of snow by midnight.
I might end up with a lot of free time today to practice my knitting.
Isn't knitting a blast?! I'm much better at crocheting, but I still like to knit every once in awhile.
Posted by: Calista | February 06, 2007 at 14:02
i'm just a basic knitter. not sure i even know how to knit one, pearl two. but, i know i like to do what i can do with it. so far it is just scarves. but, i enjoy it.
Posted by: rebecca | February 06, 2007 at 14:17
As much as I'd like to make fun at your expense, I can't. There was a time when I did cross-stitch as a way of relieving stress and to keep from choking the living shit out of certain people who deserved it.
Posted by: Your brother | February 06, 2007 at 15:31
I can crochet, but I cannot knit. One hook is good. Two needles is too much for me! Good luck on your new adventure.
Posted by: ally bean | February 06, 2007 at 16:51
I recently took up the needles recently after a break of some years and quickly remembered how much I enjoyed it. It's certainly a great way to make TV time productive.
Posted by: Kathryn | February 06, 2007 at 17:07
Remind me to give you a very funny spoken essay about knitting; I'll send it to your e-mail address.
Posted by: Elle | February 06, 2007 at 17:15
I admire a man who knits because I CANNOT. I have tried to learn three times, and the word noob doesn't even begin to describe me. Stay warm!
Posted by: Margaret | February 06, 2007 at 19:54
I can knit a scarf. That's it. Another failed hobby for me.
Posted by: Mist 1 | February 06, 2007 at 21:10
I think it's pretty cool that you took it up, too. Were there any other men there?
Posted by: Neil | February 07, 2007 at 01:37
I am impressed! I can't knit at all! I do crochet though.
Posted by: Susan | February 07, 2007 at 09:56
Knitting can be so relaxing. I taught knitting and crocheting (and quilting, and needlepoint, and a few other needle arts) back in the days when I didn't feel the need to earn a living. That kind of teaching doesn't pay very well.
Have fun. And don't hold the yarn tight.
Posted by: cassie-b | February 07, 2007 at 14:25