I was laughing the other day because I have a friend who likes to cross stitch, and for me, cross stitch has always been something you did at a young women's activity once or twice in your life...not an actual hobby. Then I realized what I was doing as a laughed thinking about this friend in her twenties cross stitching in her spare time...I was knitting!! What is the matter with me? Somewhere in the last 5 years I've become an old woman. I enjoy crocheting and knitting...its true! Our little family went to the Roundhouse Festival back in August and I saw some older ladies sitting in the corner talking and knitting, and I thought,"I wish I could do that." So, I realize its a bit odd, but I wanted to learn to knit, so I did, and I finished my first project. Its actually my second project, but the first isn't actually worth mentioning, so we'll just skip right over it. I am by no means a professional knitter, but I'm proud of the teeny tiny little blanket I made, my kids and husband are proud of it, and hopefully our little Ellie Bean (who will be making her appearance in the next 4 weeks!!) will love it too!
In these pictures you can see where I was paying too much attention to the show I was watching and accidentally switched the stitch, but that just gives it more character, right?!
8 comments:
Sarah, I think it is beautiful! It looks so soft and vibrant! I LOVE the colors! Good job! And what new little winter baby wouldn't love to be snuggled in such a soft beautiful blanket! I know Ellie will love it! I can't wait to see it in person (especially with a tiny baby wrapped inside)!
love, mom
Love it Sare! It looks soft and cozy! 4 weeks to go! Hang in there!
Cute! I love the colors. I'm getting so excited for Ellie to get here!!!
I am so impressed! I have been thinking of taking up the hobby too. Maybe you could show me how. I have forgotten! Love the colors you chose.
Becky
O.K. that blanket is beautiful!! I am really coveting your "skills". I think I want to be an old lady with you . . . and knit away! (Seriously, do you think you could teach me in an afternoon? -- Maybe when you come in Dec.?)
WAY TO GO!! You and your sister made me want to crochet, so I looked up a few things on youtube and now I can crochet. Next, I'll try my hand at knitting but that will be a little while.
yea! you posted one of your projects! i can't NOT post mine or i feel like i'll forget them, and i'm always waiting to see yours on the blog too. i love how it turned out, and yes, the row that looks different DOES give it more character. i love handmade things. so much more special than buying it.
sarah, I have been wanting to make a blanket just like this! where did you buy your yarn? Because with the yarn I was looking at, the blanket would cost well over $100. This blanket is so pretty!
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