Hey Blog Buddies,
I went to a knitting class today, although I have known how to knit... let's just say for many decades. I learned to knit when I was about 18, knitted a lot for about 15 years, then moved on to crochet. I know many very nice people who knit, and when they have asked me if I knit, I usually sniff "I know how to knit, but I crochet now." Why they still speak to me is anyone's guess. Recently, I received an email from Loopy Yarns (maybe they're called that because they're located in the Loop?--I haven't asked). They're featuring mitten classes in February--both knitted and crocheted. I've done crocheted mittens (I threw them out because they weren't very warm), but knitting a mitten on four needles is something I tried long ago and failed at. I thought that maybe if I could learn "the right way" I'd be more successful. This is what I got done in class:
I went to a knitting class today, although I have known how to knit... let's just say for many decades. I learned to knit when I was about 18, knitted a lot for about 15 years, then moved on to crochet. I know many very nice people who knit, and when they have asked me if I knit, I usually sniff "I know how to knit, but I crochet now." Why they still speak to me is anyone's guess. Recently, I received an email from Loopy Yarns (maybe they're called that because they're located in the Loop?--I haven't asked). They're featuring mitten classes in February--both knitted and crocheted. I've done crocheted mittens (I threw them out because they weren't very warm), but knitting a mitten on four needles is something I tried long ago and failed at. I thought that maybe if I could learn "the right way" I'd be more successful. This is what I got done in class:
Yes, like the title of the post says: crazy!
The yarn is Malabrigo Merino Worsted--very nice.
The shop wound it into a ball for me.
I have to admit that my usual yarn purchase is a pull skein
from Joann's--this is quite upscale for me.
I kept muttering to myself in class,
"This is insane! Crochet is so simple--
one hook and one loop..."
But I kept at it.
Our teacher Denise is very nice
and I've learned a lot already,
including a better way to cast on.
So, am I going back to the Dark Side?
Nah. But I hope to finish at least one mitten
by the time the class is over.
Maybe I can just put my other hand in my pocket!
We have two more class sessions.
Wish me luck!
Hope you're having a great weekend.
Thanks for visiting!
