Now that I have been bitten by the knitting bug, I have been snooping around on the web trying to find videos of stitches, patterns, etc.
I also made a quick trip to the store today because the Big Girl has decided she must also do yarn/needle crafts if Momma is doing them. She picked out the biggest, chunkiest thread I’d seen. It is a deep teal, very pretty, but it looks so huge compared to the yarns I’m used to. We got her a size 13 needle (I think) to crochet with and the stitches are ginormous, but they are cute and very fitting of something a pre-teen would do. She has decided she is making bookmarks and maybe a “Friendship Bracelet” with her yarn. I guess I am going to have to hook her up with Ms. Pam and get some real crochet lessons for her. 🙂
My little Polly Pocket blanket has morphed into the beginnings of a scarf, which Big Girl has already laid claim to. I am learning, though, and enjoying what I am doing. I have learned that this is very calming for me. When I am stressed, I’m grabbing the needles. Which, after a day like I had today, was a LOT! I am also noticing that I knit much better when I am not trying to referee the kids, answer ten-bajillion questions, and rock someone in the rocking chair. (Little Bit is sick with strep) I have been finding mysterious extra stitches on my rows whenever I do that. Ah well, it is my first attempt, so it doesn’t have to be perfect.
But, as I was saying earlier, I have been rummaging around the web and I stumbled across some of the absolute cutest little knitted animals.
I mean, is he not just stinkin’ cute?
I am going to have to figure out how to make one. Big Girl and Little Bit have already put in their requests. The only rub is that it calls for circular needles. Hm… I may be hitting up my friendly neighborhood knitting teacher for some advice on Thursday night.
I didn’t get any scrapbooking done today, in spite of my best intentions. After a trip to the pediatrician, the pharmacy, WalMart and Michael’s, I had to bring Little Bit home for some rest. And that wasn’t as restful as planned because she absolutely, positively, did not want to take her medicine. Much hysteria and drama ensued and then she finally gave in. After all of that I was mentally and physically (and emotionally) exhausted. I just sat in my rocking chair and knitted and tried to relax for about an hour.
Thank goodness SuperMan came home shortly afterwards and took Big Girl to ballet so I didn’t have to get Little Bit back out in the craziness. I love that man. He takes good care of us.
So, if you are hoping to see the latest weekly challenge, or any new templates, you may have to wait a couple more days. First I have to get the little princess healthy again. Then, I must figure out where I left my sanity. THEN, I will try to do some scrapbooking! Oh, and find out if I’m too much of a beginner to do this cute little hamsterveil.
Isn’t he just adorable?
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