Decisions

There are so many knitting projects on the horizon (and with yarn sitting in my study) that it's hard to figure out exactly what to do. I want to start working on my couch blanket because its made from so many smaller squares, that I really should get started. Then there's my skirt, SO close to being finished but still so far away. That will be a nice one to finally check off the list. There's sweaters to be made, gifts to start and complete. And of course, just when I am about to clear out some stash yarn, what happens? I see an adorable project online that requires new yarn :(

This came from knitpicks.com and its basically knitting a whole play set. You make the mat (which it has been pointed out is missing a runway) and then you knit the individual cars, boats, trucks and trains! Its super cute!! I so want one. And I want to make one, but I was so happy that baby stuff was done for a while, and aside from my christmas stocking rampage (more on that later) I haven't had a chance to do anything for me. Or anything adult. So I'm not sure. There's a chance I'll just buy the pattern for future use, and there's a chance that I'll buy everything...woe is me

Styles

Everyone knits a different way. This has been well established. There are people who knit the conventional way, the english way, the backwards english way and who knows what else. Which always makes for interesting times when trying to help someone else out. But somewhere along the way I have developed a way to knit that's different than everyone else....makes it hard to compare notes at times. Most commonly kniters have to turn there work at the end of each row, so long scarfs get twisted and yarn gets tangled (at least it did when I tried this). As the good engineer that I am I sat there and said "this is dumb" and found the way to do it without turning anything. The conciquence of this is having to change the way I read charts and patterns, and of course, most other knitters can't phathom how I do things and refuse to help at times. But I'm happy in my uniqueness, and I love the way I do things, and that's all that matters. The only downside is of course the wonderful "so when you purl this stitch... - I don't purl anything with that stitch...- huh?" but I just have to be quick on my feet and realize what they are talking about, and answer the question correctly after that. :)

Confusing

I have entered the world of multiple challenges. This Baby Einstien pattern is a little confusing, and not knowing what typical baby sizes are, or for that matter how big they are when they are how old, means that I am almost completely blind and just following the pattern. My guage is close, kinda depends on if the finished piece is stretched or not, I'm getting the right number of stitches/rows. Its just...I have no idea if it even looks right. Oh well. I guess I'll see when its finished, and either way, it will fit the baby at some point in his life. It just might not fit the intended size. Hrm

Why couldn't it be Saturday

Aside from needing to finish 3 baby items quickly, I feel crappy today. I feel tired and run down. This is the kind of day that calls for soup to be bubbling on the stove, tea sitting on the table next to me, and knitting in hand. Alas, I am at work. No knitting to be had. The nice thing is my current task is going well, although much slower than the knitted hats. Its the baby Einstien coat, in 2 different shades of blue (with little sparkles in them)

This coat is a little weird. The bottom piece is not knit top-down or bottom-up like most sweaters, instead you knit a scarf like object, turn it 90 degrees and that becomes the main sides of the coat. Weird. The really interesting part is that this patten comes in 3 forms: Baby coat, a light adult coat, and a heavy thick adult coat. All are basically the same pattern so if I love the finished project I can make one for myself!

Taste of Colorado

At the taste of colorado I saw two things of knitting note. A knitting booth where you could buy knitted items (sweaters, dresses, jackets, some really huge things that I bet were being sold for a high price) and a booth with some jackets, sweaters and other clothing items. My thought through this whole event: Why do knitters knit such ugly things?! You have the freedom to choose the color, the pattern, the material, why would you do something that looks so horrible? I just don't know.

On the plus side, I finished several hats, I'll post about them soon. I need to download pictures :)

In the Beginning

Alright...well its not exactly the begining. I've been knitting for over 5 years now, and I've finally decided that I need a blog for it all. I find that I want to write about frustrations or joys about knitting, but I don't need to have it along side my other posts about family vacations or how the weather is outside. So here's the place for my work, stories, trials and tribulations. For those who read it, enjoy, comment, ask questions. I'll do my best to answer them. But above all, keep being inspired, keep knitting, and keep showing the world that this isn't just about knitting with scratch wool making gifts no one wants!