I'm diving into the unknown! I've been inspired lately by some blogs I've visited -- namely Artsy Crafty Babe and Purl Bee. I have longed for the results of some of their knitting projects. It's been awhile since I've knitted anything -- 34 years to be exact. The last thing I knit was a sweater for my then-current high school boyfriend. Truth be told, I started it for one boyfriend and before I finished it we broke up. By the time I got around to completing the project I had another boyfriend, so I gave it to him. As luck would have it they were the same size. It was a beautiful cable-knit pattern. I learned a valuable lesson when the second boyfriend and I broke up. Never give anything of value to a mere boyfriend. (The simple truth of that statement may be applied in a variety of ways, I am sure.) I should have asked "second boyfriend" to return the sweater to me when he dumped me, but I didn't. I gave up knitting then and there after that unfortunate experience. Since my husband and I have been happily married for 31 years I could probably go ahead and knit him a little something. Before I do that however, I think I'll make a simple scarf out of this delightful green yarn I bought today. I figure I'd better start with something simple, like a scarf, since I can't even remember how to cast on. Thank heavens for internet tutorials. Wish me luck...
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Inspired...
I'm diving into the unknown! I've been inspired lately by some blogs I've visited -- namely Artsy Crafty Babe and Purl Bee. I have longed for the results of some of their knitting projects. It's been awhile since I've knitted anything -- 34 years to be exact. The last thing I knit was a sweater for my then-current high school boyfriend. Truth be told, I started it for one boyfriend and before I finished it we broke up. By the time I got around to completing the project I had another boyfriend, so I gave it to him. As luck would have it they were the same size. It was a beautiful cable-knit pattern. I learned a valuable lesson when the second boyfriend and I broke up. Never give anything of value to a mere boyfriend. (The simple truth of that statement may be applied in a variety of ways, I am sure.) I should have asked "second boyfriend" to return the sweater to me when he dumped me, but I didn't. I gave up knitting then and there after that unfortunate experience. Since my husband and I have been happily married for 31 years I could probably go ahead and knit him a little something. Before I do that however, I think I'll make a simple scarf out of this delightful green yarn I bought today. I figure I'd better start with something simple, like a scarf, since I can't even remember how to cast on. Thank heavens for internet tutorials. Wish me luck...
