Knit Night

Tonight was another successful knit night. It's funny because I feel like I get a lot done because I've blocked off time to be there and get it done but I feel like I haven't got a lot done because I have such a good time socializing. I need that though. Somedays my work is so stressful and I just need that 3 hours to knit with people who aren't as stressed as I am and are just having fun knitting. I found another knit night close to me but it's in a library. I like my rowdy knit night. I don't exactly plan on switching groups ever.

So here's my current project progress:

Knit Night

Tonight I went to my first knit night, a 3 hour knitting affair in *gasp* public. Honestly, it went quite well. Of course it has been well over 2 years since I have knitted anything more than a scarf so my stirrup sock pattern looked like mumbo jumbo to me. Luckily there were plenty of people willing to help re-teach me purling and such. I am such a noob its silly. I somehow found it to be so relaxing, even though I stitched and un-stitched the same 3 rows for almost 3 hours. (Why yes I had a long day at work...) But I finally ended the evening with my socks hem complete and two rows into the neck of the sock. Success!
Don't shake your head! Haha!

I hadn't been into the yarn store ever and was impressed. I pass it frequently as its relatively close to my long term ex boyfriends parents/his house. I of course fell in love with these expensive skeins of yarn. Oh so beautiful. I would love to just buy a $42 skein of hand dyed, multitexture, multifabric, multiawesome yarn and make a $42 scarf. I'd wear it every day. Truly. There was this one skein I held most of the night because I wanted it so bad. It reminded me terribly of India in that way that only a textile can bring you back to a fond memory. Pay day is Friday. I have a feeling I will be making a $42 scarf soon. Even if its just for the memories I will make and remember each time I look at it.

Oh I am SUCH an emotional train wreck. And I mean that in the best way possible...

I love Clearance Sections!

I am a complete sucker for a good clearance section. I tend to stockpile when I see things for $2 and under. Yesterday I completely hit the jackpot though. While buying tons of stuff for no apparent reason I grabbed 5 balls of yarn. They are so cute and look like sherbert, I really couldn't resist. Well after checking out and sitting in my car looking over the receipt, I noticed the yarn have rung in as $0.01! Score! I was temped to go back in and get more but figured, the cashier might notice. Maybe next time..

What luck and savings though!

Knitting away...

I have been busy lately with odds and ends. Some school stuff. Some unnecessary stuff. But I have still had plenty of time to knit.

My great aunt Dorie taught me to knit back when I was 8 or 9. It has always been one of those things I do to relax when I get stressed. But I honestly hadn't done it in so long so when my friend Kayla and I decided to knit and crochet again I was excited. I've actually been more productive knitting than I have been with my beading lately, which is surprising.

First I made a few hats. I know, its summer in New England and not the best hat weather. But, I really wanted something to keep my long hair out of my face and off my back. So I made a very loosely knit almost hairnet-type beanie. But after wearing it a few times and being less than satisfied with it, I decided I wanted to make a long slouchie beanie. Something that was somewhat rasta looking. So I made one! I was actually really happy with how this one came out. The way the multicolored yarn wound up swirling around the beanie was awesome. I am going to make a few more, but I am going to make them with a brim and on the inside of the brim will be a ribbon one can tie to adjust the beanie to stay tighter on your head.

Last night I decided to try and make a bag. It took me a few hours to do but it was worth it. I was very pleased with the result and the colors really worked out well. My only issues is I wish I had made it a little wider. Right now it is about 8 inches wide, which is a pretty good size. I just kind of wanted to make it the size of a canvas tote bag. It still is super cute for a small beach bag or something. I'll be making more for sure. Maybe I will make a slouch beanie in this color since i have yarn left over. Perhaps...