On with the Knitting

Class Knitting 060607

Yesterday I had my first knitting class. It was so nice to leave work at noon and head over to do something fun. Since I had already learned knit stitch, the instructor got me started on purl and I practiced some stockinette. Then, she had me do ribs. I will be practicing some more before next week, but I had a lot of fun. She had us use circular needles, so it was good to get the feel of those. She also suggested that I was probably ready for a project. So, after class I picked out a project, a โ€œmovie shawlโ€. I chose some beautiful cotton yarn that is really soft.

Yarn for Movie Shawl 060607

Iโ€™ll be practicing a lot more before I give this shawl a try since it will be knit double-stranded, but I canโ€™t wait. I love the color yarn I chose.

Eric and I have started watching Firefly on DVD. I loved this show when it was on and was very disappointed when it was cancelled. So, Iโ€™m glad weโ€™re watching it now. After we finish watching the season, weโ€™ll watch Serenity, the movie. Itโ€™s been a rough couple of days, aside from my knitting class, so hereโ€™s hoping the rest of the week will be better. I could sure use a break. Iโ€™ve stitched a little bit on Tesori, so Iโ€™ll have a photo for you next time. All I can say is, I love red thread โ€“ any kind, cotton, silk, whatever. Red thread is just so pretty! Iโ€™ll probably stitch a little more on Their Song tonight as well. Hope youโ€™re all having a great week!

I am grateful for new projects.

12 thoughts on “On with the Knitting”

  1. Lavender Rose

    Michelle, You are going to love knitting!! It’s such a wonderful artistic expression. Just the look and feel of the yarns is so soothing and fabulous. I’m so happy for you.
    Hugs,
    deb

  2. Beautiful yarn! I just finished Firefly on DVD and then I watched Serenty. They were both so good, I can’t believe it got cancelled before it really started.

  3. That will be a beautiful project! I love that color of yarn you chose! Kudos to you for starting a new hobby!

  4. Love to knit, everyone received a scarf for Christmas ly. It is so relaxing. Where did you find your Academy Movie list? Would love to watch too. Gayle

  5. A movie shawl? It sounds like a lovely project. I Googled it but couldn’t find a picture anywhere so I’ll be waiting eagerly to see yours.

  6. Your knitting looks great! And what a wonderful idea to take time off during the week to go to a class.

  7. Aussie Stitcher

    Congratulations on learning how to knit, finishing your sheep blankets and the blocks for your kimono quilt, it will be lovely all sewn together. I hope you feel better soon and the migraines stay away.

    Joanne

  8. Congrats on the knitting progress! Try some of the Bamboo needles if you get a chance; I love the way they feel ๐Ÿ™‚

    Your kimonos are fantastic (can’t wait to see them put together!) and the sheep blankets are very cute! You are quite a talented needlewoman ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. enjoy your knitting. I’ve tried & wasn’t really very good at it. I liked the look of alternating the purl & knit stitch — I forget what it is called; however, it made a popcorn effect with the yarn. I think I gave up after a small square. But hey, enjoy : )

  10. Pretty yarn choice, Michelle! Can you ask your knitting teacher how to unkink a new pair of circular needles, please? I’m having fits with the ones I’m using because they keep twisting around!

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