Balms

[legalmoose]

I finally hauled out my knitting stuff this evening and sat down with it to learn basic knitting. Practiced the casting on method a couple of times. Ultimately cast too many stitches, but so be it. Done several rows, with the expected dropped stitches. The first few were nice and even, the last two were a tad too loose. It’s a start, and we’ll see how the rest of it goes another night.

I would, however, recommend to others considering starting knitting that they not start with a very dark thread, as it makes seeing the thread a tad difficult when you’re getting started (I have a dark brown thread).

The repetitive motions were a nice balm for the end of an otherwise hectic day at work. Tomorrow promises to be more of the same, I’m sure. Haircut planned after work, but then it’s likely home to chill some more. BC’s also got a busy week at work, though his busy weeks usually mean later hours for him, so no seeing him until the weekend.

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Comments

[kytty.livejournal.com]

I have been knitting for years and I still often end up with a piece too wide because I've cast on too many. It's really difficult to judge how much it will expand since cast-on stitches are more condensed. I'm pleased to know that we have a love of knitting in common. I hope that you stick with it and continue to enjoy it.

[eyow.livejournal.com]

YAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!!!! Knitting rules!

And yes, knitting with dark yarn is hard. It helps to have a really good light (ask me how much I love my Ott light).

Want some yarn? I might be able to find a couple of extra skeins around here. :D Or books? There are lots of great books out there, and quite a few recently aimed at men.

HOORAY FOR KNITTING!

[emeraldboy.livejournal.com]

Seconded to the nth degree on "YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYA!!!!"

Because yes, knitting rules. Hardcore.

btw, eyow might i snag that icon? So far I only have my little green/black close-up one.

[eyow.livejournal.com]

Of course!

[discord35.livejournal.com]

I still intend to learn how to knit someday. Congratulations!

[tmb2005.livejournal.com]

Knitting amazes me! I still can't conceive of how it actually works - cross stitch is about as sophisticated I get with a needle.