I have a few resolutions this year. I always make goals or intentions, but this year I actually resolve to do something. And that is to learn to knit. First a story:
In 2000, the first ever Martha Stewart Baby magazine made its appearance. I was instantly in love with it. Pretty pictures, serene nurseries, cute crafts. What else could motherhood entail? I had been married 2 years, and figured this new world of projects was open to me. No kids yet, but hey, this is cute (and essential I might add) stuff. Well, in this magazine was an article on how to knit, and how to actually make a sweater, blanket, and hat with only rectangles. So, I taught myself how to cast on, knit, and bind off. (I did not use Martha's directions however. Like most of her projects--cute ideas, bad instructions) I used a cheesy knitting book with great directions. I actually made the baby hat and even the sweater (out of super bulky cheap scratchy yarn--not cute. Or very wearable). And that was that--I did it. I slowly expanded my skills to include washcloths and even a bag (made of yet again the rectangle--and not finished--10 years later) but that's where it ends. And every winter when it's cold outside (not today exactly, it was 71 degrees) I wish I knew how to really knit. Cozy warm comforting knitting.
So hear ye, hear ye: This year of 2013 I resolve to knit real things. Like hats, and socks and adorable stuff like this:
4 comments:
Oh, and then please teach me! I can make scarves, hats, and I made a blanket. I'm the same way, squares OR, I can do a hat on a round thing, whatever those are called. ;)
oh what a lovely thing to know how to do! my sister knits and supplies me with awesome hats. im not quite to the knitting stage of my life.....maybe someday :)
cant wait to see what you make.
Sounds awesome! I have no ambition beyond blankets so I am impressed.
OK, we shall hold you to it! ; ) It beats the computer when it comes to passing time but I think the TV must be on in some fashion or at least music. Or watching kids in the backyard or park? Well, you let us know and I think my head size is small to average.
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