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Too Many Needles In The Yarn
Thu Apr 12 2007


I have been in strange knitting territory these last many days. I have made a hasty and most likely ill conceived vow to knit from my stash. I have a drawer full of balls of leftover yarn that is positively haunting me. I don't quite know what I want to start on next, so I have been dithering. And when you dither with knitting needles in your hands, this is what you end up with.....



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I started another pair of fingerless mitts. I pawed through my pile of knitting stitch patterns I wanted to try and worked a few...

This one is just about my favorite right now....


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Except for that cable ... love that cable too....

I saw a pattern for a knitted log cabin square and gave that a go. And then last night I decided I wanted to knit and felt a little old fashioned purse to put my brand new 22 dollars worth of dollar coins I picked up at the bank yesterday. I USED to have 25, for that is how many come in a roll. But I gave three to Hub Man to put into circulation. Me, I want a little felted purse to hoard mine in for a while. I'll pretend they are gold.

[ I think I am part dragon, from somewhere back in the mists of time.]

But I know all this goofing around is just my attempt at delaying the inevitable.

Because yesterday, I also found this book:

Sweaters For the Sweaty Palmed Beginner

Okay, that's not the real title, but that's a good description of moi.

And after reading through it, I decided if I can't knit some of the patterns in this book, I don't deserve to call myself a knitter at all. They are about as basic as you can get.

So until I gather up my courage and buy enough yarn for a sweater that doesn't freak me out in the price tag department, I will continue to play with my leftover yarn in the stash. And have very little to show for it, except perhaps my sanity.

Never under estimate the value of semi-mindless knitting for your mental health.


Ever.

8 Comments
  • From:
    Pragmatist (Legacy)
    On:
    Thu Apr 12 2007
    I'd be more tempted to send away for a book if the seller would show at least one page. Otherwise, to me, it's like buying a pig in a poke.

    I keep telling myself to pick up the crochet hook. I think there's a way to do a cable stitch in crochet. So I hie me to my Readers Digest How to Do Everything Crafty book.

    Shalom
  • From:
    PixieKitten (Legacy)
    On:
    Thu Apr 12 2007
    Ah how I wish I could knit but I don't have HALF the patience required! I do however have suggestion for your leftover wool. There is an organisation here that people donate leftover wool to so those who knit can make tiny outfits which are donated to the hospital to keep premature babies warm. It doesnt take a lot of wool to make a doll sized cardigan! Just a thought.

    -pk-
  • From:
    ImNotLisa (Legacy)
    On:
    Fri Apr 13 2007
    WAH! I need more time in my day! That cable is LOVELY! The book looks interesting, I'll have to keep my eyes open for reviews of it. Grooviness!
  • From:
    Mamallama (Legacy)
    On:
    Fri Apr 13 2007
    Dither away, darling. Does the mind good. I haven't dithered in way too long.

    And don't listen to the hen if she tells you not to or that it is a waste of time! Bah! :o)
  • From:
    InStitches (Legacy)
    On:
    Fri Apr 13 2007
    I don't know why you are so nervous about knitting a sweater..... I should think they would be a piece of cake compared to socks. For one thing, the pieces are flat and there are no heels to turn. I just know you can do it. :)

    By the way, dithering is a good thing and very useful when wanting to learn new things. Dither guilt free.
  • From:
    Waterspriteflying (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Apr 14 2007
    Oooh. I love the basketweave swatch. I do wish I could knit. Crochet is good, but this....oh, my.

    Wiz of Odd does have a worldly look, and I missed it until you pointed it out. I'm going to have to be more noticing, lol.

    Hugs,
    Ani
  • From:
    Bookworm (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Apr 14 2007
    Love some of those swatches, especially that cable. Mmm, one of my faves, too. Mum had a pattern online somewhere for knitted jackets for penguins. Seriously. ;-)
  • From:
    Allimom (Legacy)
    On:
    Mon Apr 16 2007
    What about making a "patchwork" afghan with all your left-overs? Make a different pattern with each color, then put it all together. It should be pretty!
    Alli