| Author |
Stitching & Crafting Room:  I finished 'em!  |
|
|
4HMom
True Blue Farmgirl
720 Posts
Kelly
Montana
720 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 17 2010 : 09:38:14 AM
|
I am SO excited! I learned to knit when I was a little girl, but never made more than dishcloths. I haven't picked up a pair of knitting needles in 30+ years. In November, I decided I needed a quiet craft for the evenings and thought I could learn to knit again. I made LOADS of dishcloths, coffee cup cozies, and a couple of scarves for Christmas gifts. After Christmas I wanted a bigger challenge so picked up a pattern for socks and I fished my first pair of socks last night!!! They're not "slipper" socks either, I made them from super fine wool! They fit and everything. I'm going to take a class next month and tackle a Dale of Norway Olympic sweater next. I knew you girls would appreciate my excitement over completing a project using a new skill, so thanks for letting me share 
"Be the change you want to see in the world" -Gandhi |
|
|
Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
1534 Posts |
Posted - Jan 17 2010 : 09:44:33 AM
|
Congrats on finishing your first socks. Isn't it fun? I love knitting socks. I'm sure you will sail through the sweater with no problems. The best thing to do with something new is just jump in and give it a try. Kudos to you for sticking with it.
Blessings, Sheri
"Work is Love made visible" -Kahlil Gibran |
 |
|
|
Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
|
|
graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 17 2010 : 10:22:07 AM
|
Wow Kelly - good for you!! I have knitted lots but have not yet attempted socks, let alone a sweater. Let us know how the sweater goes - would love to see pictures.
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
|
|
|
|
Mother Hen
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Cindy
Peck
ID
USA
604 Posts |
Posted - Jan 17 2010 : 6:43:59 PM
|
Kelly, Congratulations on your first pair of knitted socks!! Will you be posting a picture? We'd love to see them!
I can crochet but not knit, I make my stitches way too tight. Don't have time right now, too much going on taking care of my grandmother and helping out my parents, plus, plus, plus.
Please let us know how the sweater turns out.
Cindy
FARMGIRLS CAN DO ANYTHING!!!
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1 |
|
|
|
pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
2350 Posts |
|
|
RubyJunes
True Blue Farmgirl
246 Posts
June
Greenwich
Ohio
USA
246 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2010 : 4:35:19 PM
|
Congrats on finishing your socks, Kelly! I'm not much of a knitter, would love to be able to say I successfully finished a washcloth! LOL! But SOCKS?! wow, I'm in awe! :-)
--June
Farmgirl #545
www.RubyJunes.blogspot.com |
|
|
| |
Stitching & Crafting Room: I finished 'em! |
|
I finished 'em!
