Monday, September 10, 2012

Knitting is fun?

I decided that making something with my hands is more up my alley as far as fun things to do for a hobby. That way I can have a finished product to be semi-proud of,... maybe. I feel like I accomplished something when I physically make something. So this week I got knitting needles. Way back when I was in high school I learned to knit. Let's just say if the memory of how to knit is still in my brain somewhere it is doing a stellar job of hiding from me. I cannot remember jack !@#$* about how to start. So I am in the process of watching "how to" video's on the internet to figure out knitting. No luck thus far in terms of starting but I did decide to start with something simple. My mother in law is from New York and I am going to make her a scarf for the winter. Of course I won't tell her until it is done just in case it looks like a triangle of some kind. And guess what, I can knit anywhere, even outside. This mobile hobby is sounding better and better. I am excited to go sit out by my new found lake and try knitting. Do I have to dress like an old lady to pull this off? One of the perks of being prego is you don't have energy to care about what people think.

4 comments:

  1. What lake are you referring to? You must share these secrets. Listen, you want to be on good terms with the mother in law. So, I suggest buying a gift :-)A perfect hobby that involves movement and some amount of physical involvement is cooking - please cook for me. I would appreciate it. I know I am heartless asking for this while you are prego. Since you dont care about other peoples opinion, i am sure you can avoid the fact that i am being heartless right now. Tell me when to come over for the next meal :-)

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  2. Knitting is an awesome idea!! A family friend taught me in high school and I started a scarf or something but then never finished. Like you, I'm sure I wouldn't remember any of it if I tried now. But it's one of those things that once you get started, you can keep going mindlessly. It's a great, productive way to make use of otherwise wasted time (i.e. traveling, watching TV, etc). Maybe you can knit something for the baby too? Hope you successfully re-learn!

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  3. Andrea. This is incredible. Look at that pattern! I'm so impressed! Next up, I'm requesting to see some baby clothing. Great job. Are you enjoying it?

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  4. No that is just my inspiration piece made by my friend. I don't know how to make anything yet.

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