Found this over on Dreamcatcher And thought I'd do one. Seems like a good thing to do annually around New Year to see what you have learnt in the last year. Amazing how it all adds up. I've only been knitting just over a year.
Afghan/Blanket
I-cord
Garter stitch
Knitting with metal wire
Shawl
Stockinette stitch
Socks: top-down
Socks: toe-up
Knitting with camel yarn
Mittens: Cuff-up
Mittens: Tip-down
Hat
Knitting with silk
Moebius band knitting
Participating in a KAL
Sweater
Drop stitch patterns
Knitting with recycled/secondhand yarn
Slip stitch patterns
Knitting with banana fiber yarn
Domino knitting (modular knitting)
Twisted stitch patterns
Knitting with bamboo yarn
Two end knitting
Charity knitting
Knitting with soy yarn
Cardigan
Toy/doll clothing
Knitting with circular needles
Knitting with your own handspun yarn
Slippers
Graffiti knitting (knitting items on, or to be left on the street)
Continental knitting
Designing knitted garments
Cable stitch patterns (incl. Aran)
Lace patterns
Publishing a knitting book
Scarf
Teaching a child to knit
American/English knitting (as opposed to continental)
Knitting to make money
Button holes
Knitting with alpaca
Fair Isle knitting
Norwegian knitting
Dying with plant colors
Knitting items for a wedding
Household items (dishcloths, washcloths, tea cozies…)
Knitting socks (or other small tubular items) on two circulars
Olympic knittingKnitting with someone else’s handspun yarn
Knitting with DPNs
Holiday related knitting
Teaching a male how to knit
Bobbles
Knitting for a livingKnitting with cotton
Knitting smocking
Dying yarn
Steeks
Knitting art
Fulling/felting
Knitting with wool
Textured knitting
Kitchener BO
Purses/bags
Knitting with beads
Swatching
Long Tail CO
EntrelacKnitting and purling backwards
Machine knitting
Knitting with self-patterning/self-striping/variegating yarn
Stuffed toys
Baby items
Knitting with cashmere
Darning
JewelryKnitting with synthetic yarn
Writing a pattern
Gloves
IntarsiaKnitting with linen
Knitting for preemies
Tubular CO
Freeform knitting
Short rowsCuffs/fingerless mitts/arm warmers
Pillows
Knitting a pattern from an online knitting magazine
Rug
Knitting on a loom
Thrummed knitting
Knitting a gift
Knitting for pets
Shrug/bolero/poncho
Knitting with dog/cat hair
Hair accessories
Knitting in public
Wednesday, 16 May 2007
Tuesday, 15 May 2007
SP contest 5.
Robyn has asked us our favorite knitting spot. Well i don't really have one. I tend to sit on the sofa in the front room, with the lamp behind me. Living in a small flat, having a haven just isn't an option. However it does take me back to the reason i started knitting. Which is quite simply boredom.
At the time we had one telly in the house with an aerial as we weren't allowed to drill through the wall. Now DOH has an obsession in his computer games, and when at home is nearly always on his PS2/Xbox/360/Wii. I don't mind as it keeps him out of trouble and i know where he is. But i got very bored and did a bit of dabbling in card making (messy) Cross-stitch(great but tedious.) Beading (fiddly and slow) and eventually, for some unknown reason i went to the local charity shop and brought a set of 10mm needles and a ball of yarn for the wacking great price of 40p. And started knitting, something i was taught as a child to do by good old nanny. And have never lookied back. I don't like knitting in bed, just doesn't feel comfortable.
So there you have it, you'll find me sitting on the sofa, in the front room, whilst DOH plays computer games and i can make all the right sounds and be sociable, without having to paying any attention at all to his computer games.
At the time we had one telly in the house with an aerial as we weren't allowed to drill through the wall. Now DOH has an obsession in his computer games, and when at home is nearly always on his PS2/Xbox/360/Wii. I don't mind as it keeps him out of trouble and i know where he is. But i got very bored and did a bit of dabbling in card making (messy) Cross-stitch(great but tedious.) Beading (fiddly and slow) and eventually, for some unknown reason i went to the local charity shop and brought a set of 10mm needles and a ball of yarn for the wacking great price of 40p. And started knitting, something i was taught as a child to do by good old nanny. And have never lookied back. I don't like knitting in bed, just doesn't feel comfortable.
So there you have it, you'll find me sitting on the sofa, in the front room, whilst DOH plays computer games and i can make all the right sounds and be sociable, without having to paying any attention at all to his computer games.
Monday, 14 May 2007
lack of posts
Sorry about lack of posts, everytime i am spending more than 10 minutes on blogger it is freezing and i lose what i am doing. sorting out asap.
Tuesday, 1 May 2007
Oh No, Not again...
I am not complete crochet-a-holic. Mainly because it is easier to do without tilting my head forward than knitting at the moment that is a big problem. Still not great but practice, practice, pratice. And trust me, i am.
Started Trying to use the Elann Sonata solid that i recieved from my Secret Pal to knit with. I HATED IT, i thought my fingers were going to be sawn off with it running through my fingers. So put it down to start on my first 'proper' crochet project, Got past the first few rows and it became obvious the yarn i was using just wasn't stiff enough to support the structure of the bag. So frogged it. And in a moment of inspiration used the Sonata instead, Brilliant, i may hate knitting with this stuff but of my i love crocheting with it. makes a lovely stiff fabric and gorgeous definition. It looks amazing. Unfortunatly my 300 pound digital camra decided to break two weeks outside the warrenty so no camra at present. (Someone really doesn't like me at the minute!) I will do my best to get some published as and when i can. Although if anyone can tell me why i love crocheting but hate knitting with this stuff let me know.
Started Trying to use the Elann Sonata solid that i recieved from my Secret Pal to knit with. I HATED IT, i thought my fingers were going to be sawn off with it running through my fingers. So put it down to start on my first 'proper' crochet project, Got past the first few rows and it became obvious the yarn i was using just wasn't stiff enough to support the structure of the bag. So frogged it. And in a moment of inspiration used the Sonata instead, Brilliant, i may hate knitting with this stuff but of my i love crocheting with it. makes a lovely stiff fabric and gorgeous definition. It looks amazing. Unfortunatly my 300 pound digital camra decided to break two weeks outside the warrenty so no camra at present. (Someone really doesn't like me at the minute!) I will do my best to get some published as and when i can. Although if anyone can tell me why i love crocheting but hate knitting with this stuff let me know.
Monday, 30 April 2007
Not knitting
Ok since my car accident and not being able to arch my neck therefore unable to knit i have been a little slack getting back into it. So just to enthuse you all i haven't knit at all this weekend, I have been at a bike rally called 'Bum in the Mud' still no DX but wouldn't be able to ride her anyway, had a great time and got burnt and spent saturday pm/sunday am promptly being sick and dizzy and generally crap. First outing since transam died and i got sunstroke. YAY for me. Seriously, if it's not one thing it's another at the moment. Luckily it's not too severe.
Am now going to look at patterns for a tank top or jumper. will let you know what i decide.
Am now going to look at patterns for a tank top or jumper. will let you know what i decide.
Thursday, 19 April 2007
I'll learn to crochet if it kills me.......
That's what i have been saying for about a year, i have tried, but like the socks to no avail. Well i was on knitting pattern central and accidently clicked to go to the sister site crochet pattern central, and thought 'well while i'm here, may as well look.' Clicked on techniques and suddenly something occured to me. although i knit like everyone else and can do most things normally i am actually left handed. Saw instructions on how to crochet left handed....and i'm off. I am soooooo very proud of myself, will follow with pics. Still computer is not working, boo hoo. Have single crochet and (uk) double crochet down, half double looks, well, wrong so will have to practise but i am soooo proud of myself i look like a cheshire cat!
Monday, 16 April 2007
Earth's Children
Ok whilst i haven't been able to knit i have been reading a series of books called the Earth's Children Series by Jean Auel. The first book in the series is clan of the cave bear
Amazon.co.uk Review
'The Clan of the Cave Bear is the start of Jean M Auel's epic Earth's Children series. When her parents are killed by an earthquake, five-year-old Ayla wanders through the forest completely alone. Cold, hungry, and badly injured by a cave lion, the little girl is as good as gone until she is discovered by a group who call themselves the Clan of the Cave Bear. This clan, left homeless by the same disaster, has little interest in the helpless girl who comes from the tribe they refer to as the "Others". Only their medicine woman sees in Ayla a fellow human, worthy of care. She painstakingly nurses her back to health--a decision that will forever alter the physical and emotional structure of the clan. Although this story takes place roughly 35,000 years ago, its cast of characters could easily slide into any modern tale. The members of the Neanderthal clan, ruled by traditions and taboos, find themselves challenged by this outsider, who represents the physically modern Cro-Magnons. And as Ayla begins to grow and mature, her natural tendencies emerge, putting her in the middle of a brutal and dangerous power struggle.'
So far there are 5 books in print with the 6th presently being written. i am now reading the 3rd, The mammoth hunters and have to say i am hooked. They are so well written and, if like me you love a good book, it's one that you really do get right into the heart of. Also knitted a book mark especially for these books, will do a show and tell when can get camera hooked back up to the computer.
On the knitting front i started another sock (See sock saga below) and guess what, no such luck of too small, still with a guage of 8 spi and 72 stitches it's too bl**dy big, i give up, socks are not for me. so will knit a 6-12 mth baby sweater for antonia. I hate socks.
Amazon.co.uk Review
'The Clan of the Cave Bear is the start of Jean M Auel's epic Earth's Children series. When her parents are killed by an earthquake, five-year-old Ayla wanders through the forest completely alone. Cold, hungry, and badly injured by a cave lion, the little girl is as good as gone until she is discovered by a group who call themselves the Clan of the Cave Bear. This clan, left homeless by the same disaster, has little interest in the helpless girl who comes from the tribe they refer to as the "Others". Only their medicine woman sees in Ayla a fellow human, worthy of care. She painstakingly nurses her back to health--a decision that will forever alter the physical and emotional structure of the clan. Although this story takes place roughly 35,000 years ago, its cast of characters could easily slide into any modern tale. The members of the Neanderthal clan, ruled by traditions and taboos, find themselves challenged by this outsider, who represents the physically modern Cro-Magnons. And as Ayla begins to grow and mature, her natural tendencies emerge, putting her in the middle of a brutal and dangerous power struggle.'
So far there are 5 books in print with the 6th presently being written. i am now reading the 3rd, The mammoth hunters and have to say i am hooked. They are so well written and, if like me you love a good book, it's one that you really do get right into the heart of. Also knitted a book mark especially for these books, will do a show and tell when can get camera hooked back up to the computer.
On the knitting front i started another sock (See sock saga below) and guess what, no such luck of too small, still with a guage of 8 spi and 72 stitches it's too bl**dy big, i give up, socks are not for me. so will knit a 6-12 mth baby sweater for antonia. I hate socks.
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