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my first knitting project ~ done
November 3, 2009
It only took me 8 months but I'm done my first ever knitting project, a little shoulder shawl. SouleMama talked about this pattern ages ago and I fell in love with the striped effect and thought "that's looks easy enough for me to do." Well it was easy, but time consuming. And the yarn I used didn't strip the same way (I knew it wouldn't when I chose it).
I'm not a sit down and knit for hours at a time kind of gal. I take my knitting with me everywhere - the mountains, the beach, house church, appointments, outdoor excursions with the kids. I knit in 10, 15, 20 minute intervals. The longest stretch of time I spent on this shawl was the final binding off.
I've decided this shawl is much better as a pretty neck warmer or maybe come summer as a little cover up to just take the edge off a chilly evening. The wool is superwash merino, fingerling weight, dyed & spun in Maine at Done Roving Farm Yarns. It's a lovely shawl/neck warmer and I'm thrilled that I actually knit it.
I know these don't match, but I'm not a matching sort of dresser
Next up is a pair of socks from Kids Knitting. Oh, this is fun!
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Karen on Nov. 3, 2009, 4:45 p.m.
Oh so pretty. Thanks for the inspiration to keep pecking away (a.k.a. knitting) my fist sock(s)....!
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Nurturing the tender years on Nov. 3, 2009, 5:42 p.m.
Wow! First ever knitting project? Seriously, it looks perfect! Well done! I love the stripe effect...hmmm...do you think it will ever get cold enough here to justify knitting that, it's so pretty! ;)
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turnitupmom on Nov. 3, 2009, 7:44 p.m.
You are much braver than me. I look at Soule Mama's work and think "Wow, she's amazing! I wish I had half that talent." But then you can't be or do all things. While I don't think it's for me right now, I really admire the knitting projects I've seen. You go, mama!
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kyndale on Nov. 4, 2009, 12:26 a.m.
I love it! It looks great! Congratulations :)
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Spring on Nov. 4, 2009, 1:56 a.m.
I am so inspired and intimidated by knitting. I don't see patterns well enough in my head. Someone would have to hold my hand the whole time... so I'm quilting this fall instead. But I am so jealous of the knitting projects I have seen everywhere I go lately, while people take it along with them. In the green room, at our play, even the KIDS were knitting! sigh
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Denise on Nov. 4, 2009, 3 a.m.
holy cow. first knitting project? mine was a scarf with many holes in it!! I am so impressed.
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Laura on Nov. 4, 2009, 3:22 a.m.
Oh yay! It's wonderful. I was just waiting for it to be done so I could check it out...does that make me some kind of creepy stalker lady? Hope not. :) Looks great!
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Jamie on Nov. 4, 2009, 3:31 a.m.
Nice job! It looks fantastic. I've been wanting to learn how to knit for awhile now. I have no idea where to begin. Sometimes I just stand in the yarn aisle at the fabric store for a good hour and browse all there "easy knit" books. Somehow I must think I'll learn by osmosis. One of these days I'll get brave enough to hold the needles. Anyway....well done! It's beautiful.
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Shannon on Nov. 4, 2009, 11:11 a.m.
Beautiful. I have knitted before but it's been a long time. I was really wanting to make a shawl so I think I will check out that link. Great job!
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5 orange potatoes on Nov. 4, 2009, 2:52 p.m.
Looks fantastic! Love the yarn and your little one looks quite content with it. Perhaps you have inspired me now to pick up some knitting needles and give it a try.
lisa
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renee on Nov. 4, 2009, 11:32 p.m.
She may be content with it but that shawl is mine all mine baby!
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Jody on Nov. 4, 2009, 3:34 p.m.
Bravo! Outstanding job! Love the colors! I was just at Nezinscott Farms wool shop the other night.... admiring all the beautiful hand dyed yarns she offers. I do love the socks, hats & mittens they have for sale there. How much nicer to make it yourself! Very nice!
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Organizing Mommy on Nov. 9, 2009, 12:23 a.m.
Great job!! I love the yarn you chose! Such a great blog!!
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nicola@which name? on Nov. 3, 2009, 4:18 p.m.
renee! it looks FABULOUS! oh, i see another little project coming on. i have to finish my washcloth first. yes, a washcloth. ok, on second thought i don't have to finish it, do it? nicola http://whichname.blogspot.com
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