I finally got my invitation to join! Oh joy! I am now a part of the most extreme awesome online community of knitters, spinners, weavers, ahem crocheters, and fiber artists! Number 54,883!
Excuse me while I do my happy dance.
If you want you be part of this, go now and add your name to the waiting list. Go. Now.
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Friday, November 30, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
No-cable Needle Cable Knitting
Letting Stitches Fall
Friday night at the bi-monthly knitting guild meeting (BKGM) we members were treated with a demonstration. First, let me tell you something about our little group; the skill levels of the members could fit into an inverse bell curve. New knitters and experienced knitters are nearly equal in number, and just a smattering of knitters of intermediate skill.
I couldn't watch. It was very painful to see the new knitters trying to develop a new concept. Some of the more experienced among us became equally confused.
Here's how I see it.
For those knitters with world views that allow them a relaxed approach to life, this could work. It takes a leap of faith to let those little stitches just hang there, waiting their turn, as well as a zen-like confidence that they won't just slide down the rows before they can be slipped into their new place. Myself, I am too high strung. I have enough stress in my life for three people, NNCK is not something that I want to do.
Those who can, and do, must be goddess-like. Stephanie can. Annie Modesitt also can.
In my research, I found two basic techniques.
Wendy knits drops first, then knits, while Grumperina knits first then drops.
For me, I'll stick to the extra needle. Oh, and the other accessory I found most useful, a hair scrunchy (for my wrist) to hold the cable needle while it is idle.
Here, Mary Saunders published a nice scrunchy pattern to knit.
Friday night at the bi-monthly knitting guild meeting (BKGM) we members were treated with a demonstration. First, let me tell you something about our little group; the skill levels of the members could fit into an inverse bell curve. New knitters and experienced knitters are nearly equal in number, and just a smattering of knitters of intermediate skill.
I couldn't watch. It was very painful to see the new knitters trying to develop a new concept. Some of the more experienced among us became equally confused.
Here's how I see it.
For those knitters with world views that allow them a relaxed approach to life, this could work. It takes a leap of faith to let those little stitches just hang there, waiting their turn, as well as a zen-like confidence that they won't just slide down the rows before they can be slipped into their new place. Myself, I am too high strung. I have enough stress in my life for three people, NNCK is not something that I want to do.
Those who can, and do, must be goddess-like. Stephanie can. Annie Modesitt also can.
In my research, I found two basic techniques.
Wendy knits drops first, then knits, while Grumperina knits first then drops.
For me, I'll stick to the extra needle. Oh, and the other accessory I found most useful, a hair scrunchy (for my wrist) to hold the cable needle while it is idle.
Here, Mary Saunders published a nice scrunchy pattern to knit.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
New Birthday
Well, for the last half a century, give or take a year or two, I celebrated today as my birthday. From now on, though, I will celebrate every February 10.
02/10/06 was the day the surgeon removed all those icky cancer cells (along with some parts that were very dear to me.) So, on my next birthday, I will be TWO!
And it will be just like starting over.
02/10/06 was the day the surgeon removed all those icky cancer cells (along with some parts that were very dear to me.) So, on my next birthday, I will be TWO!
And it will be just like starting over.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
stolen car saga
The end of the toyota. DD doesn't miss it. she's only been slightly inconvenienced by the theft. Me, I miss my DD. She's kinda stuck without her car. A visit that takes two hours by car will take half the day by public transport.
With all those high end suvs, bmws and volvos parked around her, why did her little toyota clunker get stolen?
What kind of brainless numbnuck does it take?
With all those high end suvs, bmws and volvos parked around her, why did her little toyota clunker get stolen?
What kind of brainless numbnuck does it take?
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