I mean it this time
I am going to learn to knit. Honest. Yes, I have basically let my copy of Stitch 'n Bitch get dusty in the six months that I've owned it, but yesterday I registered in the beginner knitting class at the Anna Templeton Centre in St. John's. It doesn't look like their fall schedule is online anywhere, but I feeling a little sad that I didn't bring my Bernina when we moved here - there are some sewing classes that I'd enroll in as well - one on using different stitches and one on sewing stretchy fabrics.
I also should mention that I browsed through my friend's copy of Sexy Little Knits last weekend, thought that many of the tops were really cute. Except I was wondering if they'd felt if worn in a hot tub. Hmm ...
I have given up on the knitting thing unless I can do it with the nifty knitter. Have you seen those things?
Posted by:Sarah | September 08, 2006 at 08:35 AM
Ooooh, Knitting is addictive, it's like being sucked into another dimension. Seriously, I taught myself using "Stitch n' Bitch" about 1-1/2 years ago. If an over 40 southpaw like me can learn anyone can. Good luck with it!
Posted by:marnie | September 09, 2006 at 10:48 PM
Good to see you register for a class. I think that is what I will have to do in order to learn myself. I have purchased too many learn yourself books and am weary of the same old washcloths I've created. Good luck and I hope to see something great soon!
Posted by:chronicler | September 12, 2006 at 10:33 AM
Once you learn the basic stitches the baby blanket in Stitch n Bitch is a great project to start out with. Have fun!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pattitown/128165172/in/set-1754949/
Posted by:Patti | September 13, 2006 at 02:21 AM
Urgh. Let me know if those classes work for you. I've tried at least 2x now to knit and my brain seems to resist it. I look at my grandma who can knit sweaters and stuff and I'm just floored ... I'm such a spaz with yarn! :)
Posted by:jesser | September 13, 2006 at 08:12 PM