http://frenchpressknits.blogspot.com/2011/09/headwrap-tutorial.html
This tutorial looks like a fun cool weather project if your a knitter newbie. YouTube can be your friend!
Posted by: trimitup | October 20, 2011
Headwrap Tutorial
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Posted by: trimitup | October 11, 2011
Another move to knit by…..
No knitting has been worked on for about 2 weeks…..yes, unbearable I know! But needed to prepare for a move to a more permanent address. It took about a year to decide where we wanted to live before buying another home. I think we will be happy in our new place even though we’re now in a condo/townhouse (much less maintenance!). The kitties are so much happier here too! There are lakes just around the corner from where we live (Walking distance).
Today I’m waiting for the carpet man to arrive to replace old carpet in the office/craft room. Once that is done I can get back to work unloading boxes and then get back to work on my next knitting project. I also volunteer at an animal shelter but haven’t been able to work there either….I miss the kitties at the shelter! The one below is our kitty named Portia who is sleeping away the day.
Happy knitting : )
marilynknits
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Posted by: trimitup | September 23, 2011
Finished Pimlico shrug
I finished the Pimlico Shrug last week.
I am so happy with it! The front is very flattering for any body type. It’s comfortable and wonderful to wear on a chilly day even though mine is a little over sized. I used pattern size medium/large, but maybe should have used small/medium instead. The colorway used was Grey (Bramble Heather) by Knit Picks. 100% Peruvian Highland Wool. The pattern is from the knit 2 together book by Tracey Ullman and Mel Clark.
We are planning to sail the bay tomorrow with John being the captain of a Hobie Cat sail boat. The Hobie cat is suppose to be a stable boat meaning it wont tip over easily. I won’t be able to knit on the boat though (sorry), but it takes both of us to sail it. One to control the sail in front and one for the back sail.
Happy knitting : )
marilynknits
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Posted in Knitting | Tags: Highland (council area), London, Peru, Pimlico
Posted by: trimitup | September 6, 2011
Wool and Sailing?
My husband and I were going to go sailing for Labor Day but the weather was not cooperating at all. There was thunder and lighting and of course rain. Just as well……a bit nervous about going anyways. Can you imagine knitting on a sail boat? I can’t, so I was not planing to bring it along. I had visions of the knitted wool getting sopping wet, and when wool gets wet it gets very heavy…
We did however enjoy a nice drive out on the country roads where it was not raining, and stopped to have a nice lunch and some pie! 🙂
Almost done with the Plimico cardi from the Knit2gether book. It takes me awhile because of arthritis settling in my wrist these days. Just finishing the edging then sew on the sleeves then I’m done. I will show the finished product next time.
Happy knitting : )
marilynknits
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Posted by: trimitup | September 2, 2011
To Knot or Not!
I am very curious if knitters and crocheters out there tie a knot when they come to the end of a skein and add a new skein on their projects . Many books and instructors say to not knot, and weave in ends when done. I rarely tie knots, but then I started thinking…….. why not! No one else can see it, so why not!!! You must still weave in the ends on the wrong side of course.
So if you have a preference or an explanation as to why not to knot, then I would love to hear from you. Really!
Have a great holiday weekend, Happy knitting : )
marilynknits
Posted in Knitting | Tags: Knot, Knot Theory, Math, Necktie, Topology, Windsor knot
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