For about a week now I’ve been under the weather. I gave in and went to the doctor on Tuesday, and he confirmed what I already knew. I was sick. The sinus infection he diagnosed was no surprise, but bronchitis was. I guess it was good I went. My energy level has been non-existent so I’ve spent a good bit of time doing things I could do quietly and mostly at rest. I thought I’d share…
In November or early December Carole from Madness and Mess invited stitchers around blogland to take part in a wee stitchery quilt she will eventually put together. I’m bringing up the rear getting mine back to her, because the days leading up to death of my father and his passing away threw me way off kilter. I completed my contribution this evening and will send it on its way to New Zealand tomorrow. It is stitched on a piece of what looks to be unbleached muslin about five inches square. It truly is a wee stitchery.
My sister’s first grandbaby was born today. He weighed in at 9 pounds 15 ounces and 22 inches long. He’s a fine looking little guy. Sadly he’s in Georgia and we’re in Mississippi, so it will be a while before I can get my hands on him. As a welcome gift to him I made several burp cloths using the pre-fold diaper method.
I’ve been practicing what I’ve learned about knitting and am very comfortable with knitting, purling and binding off. I made a scarf out of some very forgiving homespun yarn and for some reason it curls from both sides to the center. I don’t know why or what to do to prevent it or correct it. Here’s the piece I am working on now. I’m not sure if it will be a scarf or rewound into a ball when I am finished.
That about does it.
Until next time…
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1
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Get well soon! It is no fun being sick! Your scarf looks like it will be fine. Wrap it around your neck and don’t worry about it. Congrats on the blessed event. Babies are so special. How are all of your birds?
Hey Judy so sorry to hear you have been sick. As far as knitting it looks like the stocking knit which on straight needles is knit one row and pural the next or knit front side and pural backside. I know of no way to prevent it but maybe blocking when done. I’ve tried a knit border. Say you have 20 stitches you knit first 3-5 rows and one just knit front row on back side knit 3 then pural to last 3 and knit last 3. All knit is called garder stitch and you would have a garder border with stocking knit middle.
I have loved all i’ve learned about circlar needles. You can knit in round or back and forth on them. I made my first sock on two circlar needles. Now I’m knitting a pair at a time on what they call the magic loop. It just 40 to 47 inch circlars.
knitpicks has great things online at cheapest I’ve found. Sumptuousyarns sale has great prices when buying in quanities. On http://www.ravelry.com/tour/getting-started I’m Nocturnal1961 I belong to a couple local knitting group and if you join you may find some in your area as well.
I love you and pray you will feel better soon.
All that work on that scarf – it does look fine – don’t you dare rip it out!!! LOL Love the little birdie stitchery and congrats on the new baby in the family!!! Hope you feel better soon……..
I hope you’ll be feeling better soon.. I blame all this sickness on the crazy weather..congrats on the new member.. he’s a whopper! I love your embroidery. It’s so lovely. I like the unbleached look..it brings warmth to your piece. & your curling scarf? I think that’s normal.. you know I’m no knitter but it seems that I read someplace that if there’s no border a curl will happen. But I’m with Ooglebloops, don’t rip it out.. I’ve very pretty.
Don’t you dare rip out that scarf, you’ll never make another like it! Here is a good thought to hold on to while you are recuperating:
“There is nothing like staying home for real comfort.”
…Jane Austin
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I`m glad you are taking care of yourself. You have inspired me to start knitting. The burp cloths are beautiful.
My condolences about your dad.
Cathy
Dear Judy,
Hope you’re feeling better very soon. Your scarf is most wonderful. Laurie is right, a stockinette stitch does curl at the edge, that’s just what it does. 🙂 Try a crochet border, that might help it lay more flat, or just enjoy the curl!
Love ya,
Heather
Hope you feel better soon! It’s a good thing you went to the dr. though. Bronchitis will lead too pneumonia if you don’t catch it.
About the curled knitting: I think you can avoid the curl if you slip the first stitch on each row instead of knitting it. But since you’ve already knit this – a simple crochet chain on the edge might help. Good for you – you’re a knitter now 🙂