Look! I'm knitting!
It's been ridiculously cold lately, and my joints have not been up to standing on cold concrete, or working with cold metals, so I have been satisfying my creative urges with indoor fiber-related activities. Also, with all the crappy weather we've been having, I have to choose things that I can do while I eyeball the kids. It's hard to mess around with sharp objects, torches, acids and hammers when you have little kids running around.
I actually learned to knit a while ago, but I have a heck of a time finishing projects because I get SO bored. Recently, I had an urge to start another project, especially after seeing so many of my knitter friends' great work. So, I cast on some chunky Lion brand Homespun yarn in the color 'Wildfire', and got to work. It's a pretty simple shawl, but I am enjoying it so far.
I'll be back soonish with more coppery goodness, no worries! If the weather is cold and miserable where you are, I hope you are staying warm!
5 comments:
My good friend is going to teach me how to knit! I can't wait!
Good for you- I love to knit and crochet in the winter- Love that copper color too. Did you peek at the Copper Cowl in my shop? LOL I found this Very cool book: "Cowlgirls" by Cathy Carron. So far I have made the "Forget-me-Knot" Cowl and it is in my Etsy Shop.
It was a very fun knit because it uses Bulky Yarn and knits up really fast. Have fun and think how warm you will be when you finish it and wear it.
I know what you mean about it being so cold out to work in the studio. I have been knitting a very long hat/scarf for my friend. I can't wait to see your finished shawl. I hope it gets warmer for all of us to start working out in our studios again!
Lucky you...I wish I knew how to knit...maybe some day. It has been awfully cold to work. At this rate I might not be getting to much done this winter. Bummer!
Looks like the start of a nice project, Christine! I sure like the color you chose. I'm with you - sticking to portable projects that can be put down while watching the kids. Alas, not much to show for the New Year at this rate.
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