Stitch and . . . well, you know
Yes, an actual, live knitting group! It was so nice to sit with 6 other knitters for a couple of hours and chat . . . at least, until the live entertainment started, at which time there was some shouting involved, but that’s okay! This is the first time I’ve been able to do this in almost a year, and it was very nice.
And, a picture of the other end of the table (not to mention a look at the pastry case–yum!). The place was pretty full for a Thursday night. There were only about 5 or 6 other people when I got there, but most of the tables were full (or at least, occupied) by the time I left at 9:00.
I worked on my Brooks Farm yarn shawl, nice and simple and mindless–perfect for knitting and chatting. Here is the promised photo. I got quite a bit done tonight! It’s hard to believe that I only started this three nights ago.
Here’s a close-up of the stitches–just garter stitch–but see how wonderful the colors are together?? I love the way this looks and am adoring the warm, cozy, soft feel of the yarn. This is going to be a delight to wear!
And another, aerodynamic shot of the center of the shawl. Like I said, I’m making it in plain garter stitch because I want the beauty of the yarns to show more than the actual knitting. (Self-sacrificing of me, isn’t it? Giving up the showy knitting for the sake of the yarn?) I might do a lace edging on the outside when I get there, but basically, a nice simple shawl.
I started with 3 stitches, and then increased with Yarn-Overs on either side of the center stitch, and then on either side of the TWO center stitches, and then–once there were enough stitches there to play with, settled into the pattern: Increase 1 stitch at the beginning and end and also on either side of the center 2 stitches on every other row. The rows in between are always just knit. I like the wider, more elongated triangle, and therefore am increasing 4 stitches every other row. (Hope that made sense!)
Okay, tired now! I’ve got some reading to get done before I turn in, so . . . ‘Night, everyone.
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hey sp!
looks like everyone was having fun at ‘snb’. i miss that. i’m living in a new location and i went from fun and excitement to tranquil and quiet — sort of.
i know you’ve been talking about me and wondering where i be. and yes, i know, i send you an initial e-mail then, i disappear without a word. now, what king of secret pal is that? yeah, you’re right…..the worse kind. i have to admit, it’s been a rough couple of weeks for me. and, i still have another two weeks or so until i’m through with it all. needless to say, i’m a bit out of sorts.
however, don’t worry, you’ve been right up there in my mind but, you’ll need to wait and see what i have in store for you. and, that’s all i’m going to say for now, i don’t want to give too much away. in the meantime, i hope you have a wonderful weekend.
knitty chick
(your secret pal)
p.s. i have to tell you that you’ve inspired me to knit some kind of lace pattern. maybe a shawl. i love shawls. i don’t have a pattern as of yet…..any suggestions for a first-timer? and, maybe a suggestion on a yarn that you love? thanks.
also, when i see all the pictures of mr. chappy, i keep thinking i need to send of few mine, i have two, a tibetan terrier and a coco-a-poo — maybe next time after they’ve been groomed and struting their stuff.