June 30, 2008
OLD-TIMEYFYING THE WORLD, ONE KID AT A TIME
I babysat this afternoon for my neighbor's 7 year old daughter. While I was there, I taught her to knit. And the most wonderful words came out of her mouth: "This is more fun than playing with my Nintendo DS!" Ahhh, heavenly.
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Knitting does sound fun! I have always liked working with my hands, so I think I'd like it. Maybe now is my time to give it a try!
Posted by: Hope at June 30, 2008 11:33 AM (SgiEp)
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Some of my best memories are of my grandmother teaching me to crochet... knitting I never quite got. Very uneven tension. As a lefty, I attempted to translate her instructions rather unsuccessfully, but with some funny results. I tend to be a klutz. I eventually switched to right handed and became more successful. I even crocheted the lace for my wedding dress. I no longer do much with yarn, I switched to quilting instead. Each of these needle arts has a wonderful power to soothe, and to connect with yourself and others. You can see the progress of consistent effort, you can work along side others, and, you can connect younger people to a very old tradition. You can draw support from others, and you can provide it. You choose the level of "perfection" and creativity as well. Sometimes it's the process that's important, and sometimes it's the product. You choose.
Posted by: H Chambers at June 30, 2008 11:45 AM (DR+8O)
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ahhhh. . . . 'from the mouths of babes'!
Posted by: prophet at July 01, 2008 03:27 AM (+EInj)
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Thanks, I think I just snorted soda on my laptop.
My bff's nine-year-old son was soo excited to finish his first sc chain! And he's a little Wii addict.
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June 24, 2008
MORE KNITTING
I ran out of white-white, so I decided to try one that was more Americana looking, and I think I like it the best. We're gonna have some patriotic preemies around here!
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looks like part of the Ralph Lauren collection - very stylish!
By the way - your preemie hat collection is the coolest. I think you're great!
Posted by: prophet at June 24, 2008 05:35 AM (+EInj)
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Cute! I'm not patient enough for intarsia!
Posted by: Tania at June 24, 2008 12:28 PM (KfVPZ)
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I think they're marvelous!
Posted by: Susan at June 24, 2008 12:49 PM (bwlsC)
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That is wonderful! Beautifully done ... you are a genius :-)
Posted by: Barb at June 26, 2008 12:48 PM (iaV9O)
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Oh oh oh - Sis B needs one of these!!! You go girl!
Love your blog BTW.
awig ~ Army Wife in Germany (who is is moving to VA in 3 weeks)
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June 21, 2008
KNIT UPDATE
Last Saturday was world-wide Knit In Public Day. AWTM caught sight of some ladies
participating. I was supposed to join in with a friend here in town, but, well, last Saturday turned out to be a little busy.
I plan to celebrate Knit In Public Day (Observed).
Here's what I've been working on. I have been commissioned to make a blanket for a dear reader, and Charlie has taken a shine to it. Any time I leave the room, he curls up with it. Happy Baby Shower; hope you like dog hair!
Also, I've only made one, so I need to get a move on. The 4th is coming up, and preemies need to be swathed in red, white, and blue.
I have also been working on super-secret projects for a couple of you barefoot and pregnant bloggers. You know who you are. And no, I won't say what you're getting. But the best thing about getting to know people via blogging is that you learn all these little tidbits about them that come in handy later, like when you want to make something special that only they will truly grok.
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Maybe you should knit a replica blanket for Charlie? He looks like he REALLY likes it!
Those hats are TOO CUTE. Someday I want to be able to knit like that!
Posted by: Guard Wife at June 21, 2008 07:03 AM (ccp31)
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Charlie can have a baby blanket I knit when I first learned. It isn't so much rectangle....more like trapezoid. I wanted to participate in Knit in Public Day but it's too damn hot here! Happy knitting!
Posted by: Tania at June 21, 2008 09:23 AM (eAis4)
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