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THE KNITTY GRITTIES

Well, my first steps into the world of knitting have begun.  I know in my heart that sock knitting is a little way off, I'm contemplating a month or so, ever the optimist.

I know it won't be plain sailing, but by hook and by crook (that's a needle you use in cable stitch...see I'm learning stuff!) I will get there!

I've had these two books for about two years now, which is when I first felt the urge to take up knitting.


I have the crochet version of the one below which I found incredibly helpful in learning that craft.  Hoping this one will be just as good.


I was given this Cath Kidston knitting kit by my lovely girl, a couple of year's ago now.  She knew I wanted to have a go at knitting, bless her, but I decided to concentrate on honing my crochet ability first. 


Also and I know this might sound ungrateful, but I really found the colour of the yarn provided very uninspiring.  Totally love the tin though!


This weekend, I managed to master casting on and plain and purl.  As you can see on my little pink square, I managed to get my rows muddled up and ended up with purl on my knit side.  I now know that when you have the knobbly side (purl) facing  you on the left hand needle, you knit purl and when you have the smooth 'v' pattern (knit) on the left needle facing you, you knit that stitch.  So much to learn!  I'm right handed, so this won't apply if you're a lefty,  I think.




I decided to try a nice simple pattern and spotted this while browsing through Ravelry. 


It's called the Aimee Snood by Kim Hargreaves, but then found it was no longer available ...just my luck. It looks so lovely, soft and drapey.  I then came across this little number that I'd picked up about two years ago (again when my mind was full of knitting) and I'd forgotten I had it.  It says Easy Knit on the front so I guess I might manage this without too many problems.   I even made a tension square!  It was out of course, too small.


I have also decided to make this for my sister.  I showed her the pattern and she loved it. Also she's tall and willowy and it will look fantastic on her.  I am well endowed of bosom, and this really won't help in disguising them.   Well, here goes...wish me luck. 

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