I've Been Knitting


Every now and then I get the urge to knit. What I actually produce is only a reasonable fascimile of knitting. (Notice all those holes?) But that doesn't stop me from trying. This is a baby blanket that has been started and ripped out, oh, about 14 times. I started this the first time because I wanted a larger project than a scarf. And now I keep trying to knit it because I'm stubborn.
I do see improvement, but this piece isn't going to win any prizes. If I actually finish it. Actually, a finish is looking good this time since the pattern repeats 12 times and I'm on the 10th repeat. Stay tuned.

Comments

  1. DebSeptember 15, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    It looks good! You know that the more you do it the easier it becomes. I wouldn't even want to show people my early attempts at knitting!

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  2. woolwomanSeptember 17, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Susan - I love to knit esp in the fall - I always keep knitting by my chair for when I am too tired to stitch or sometimes after stitching I finish the evening with a few mindless rows of knitting - it definitely has a large place in my life. I hope you will continue to build on your foundation and perhaps it will find a place in your life too. Mel

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  3. MysteryKnitterMay 22, 2015 at 2:04 AM

    That resembles basketweave stitch, or then my eyes play tricks on me. One stitch at a time. One row at a time. You will tame it.

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