Knitting

at 06/24/09 7:01AM
A good friend of mine from San Marcos is teaching me to knit. She got me started and let me take home two needles and yarn yesterday. I was on a roll last night, so I decided to unravel it and start from the beginning.

Unfortunately, I couldn't cast on again, so I spent a good part of the evening watching internet videos about casting on. Apparently, my fine motor skills and mimicking abilities are terrible! After watching the same video at least 10 times, Dan, who was reading a captivating political book, finally stopped and showed me how to do it. It turns out that I wasn't the only one learning from the video. I'm still quite hopeless, but maybe I'll get better next week when I meet up with my friend, Gwynne, again.

I'm doing all sorts of new stuff this summer: volunteering at the cooking school, learning to landscape, sew, and knit. It's all been fun, but slow work for beginners.

Here's to new hobbies!
  • iloveponds
    Dan has always been a closet knitter! Didn't you know that? He is so sweet to help you learn more domestic skills.
    by iloveponds at 06/24/09 8:40PM
  • kendralulu
    Yeah, she helped me cross stitch. I haven't done it a long time; there's still some things I can't do well...knots, backstitch. I want to learn to knit. ~ I need to cash in some of your rain checks! ;)
    by kendralulu at 06/24/09 9:56PM
  • jollyyellowgiant
    well, i got a "how to" kit complete with needles, yarn, booklet and dvd from target after i graduated from high school in 2005. so i don't know if they still have it. but you can find kits everywhere. are you learning european or american style?
    by jollyyellowgiant at 06/25/09 12:14PM
  • jollyyellowgiant
    if we're ever in dallas at the same time, i'll have to look and see how you knit. i could probably help you. i taught a 6 year old once.
    by jollyyellowgiant at 06/25/09 12:18PM
  • iamchriswindham
    thanks!
    by iamchriswindham at 07/06/09 10:38AM
  • misslynn
    Hey, Sweet Daughter! What happened to your picture in the upper right?
    by misslynn at 07/07/09 8:44PM
  • maryel
    Well, technically speaking, the Hudson's live at the end of OUR street......Hee Hee. Yes, we did move to Hummingbird Lane. It is a lovely street with a buncha people. And cars. Strange, living in the 'burbs again.
    by maryel at 07/08/09 9:36PM
  • pistal77
    thank you for the Birthday wishes!
    by pistal77 at 07/10/09 9:18PM
  • blueeyes
    Thank you. Have a good week!
    by blueeyes at 07/12/09 11:43PM
  • iamchriswindham
    we are going to go to Vegas to see the sites, stuff like the Hoover Dam, and all the different attractions (Bellagio fountain, Paris Eiffel Tower, etc). I think it'll be lots o' fun!
    by iamchriswindham at 07/14/09 8:42AM
  • audge
    Yes I have been super busy...it's been fun but tiring! Hope you and Dan are well :)
    by audge at 07/14/09 10:10AM
  • kendralulu
    I like the new picture! Thanks again for last night! We really appreciate it!! :)
    by kendralulu at 07/15/09 8:40AM
  • ewalker
    Happy Anniversary! I hope we can get together soon.
    by ewalker at 07/29/09 7:59PM
  • kendralulu
    Happy Anniversary!! :)
    by kendralulu at 07/29/09 9:11PM
  • adeline
    HEY! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
    by adeline at 07/29/09 10:26PM
  • blueeyes
    Happy Anniversary!
    by blueeyes at 07/29/09 11:08PM
  • kalawi
    Thank you for the birthday wishes! :)
    by kalawi at 07/31/09 8:43AM
  • kaceyatthebat
    It does make a lot of food. Maybe you could reheat on a double boiler and add a little milk. That's what I do to reheat mashed potatoes and it makes them taste like they were just made.
    by kaceyatthebat at 08/03/09 5:44PM
  • awelch
    have you pocked yourself yet
    by awelch at 08/06/09 2:43PM
  • awelch
    ^I meant poked yourself yet?
    Mr. Paul talked about the prodigal son. Mostly God's mercy.
    by awelch at 08/10/09 9:56AM