World's Worst Blogger

Ok, so maybe I'm not the world's worst blogger but I sure feel like it. My poor blog has been neglected for the past six months. My life has been too crazy to have time for much, family emergencies, new babies (not mine), kids, household chores and the list goes on. But enough with the excuses, let's try to get this blog back on track and get to the knitting!!! (BTW I did eventually finish the blanket but gave it away before I got a picture.)

Let's start with a brief history of my knitting and then I'll try to get more current. I originally got started when I saw a woman in the orthodontist's office knitting while she waited for her child. I thought, "Wow, now that's a great idea." The rest as they say is history. I'm now completely obsessed with knitting. I hope someday to be able to design my own sweaters but while I wait and learn here's some more pictures of my knitting.

The very first thing I ever knitted, a scarf:

This was originally supposed to be ribbed but being new I miss counted my stitches so naturally the ribbing didn't occur. It almost ribbed but not quite. I liked how it looked anyway so I just kept going.

These are my first mittens (also my only mittens):

I'm sure many of you recognize the pattern from the show "Knitty Gritty".

And my first pair of socks:They are made with Lion Brand's "Magic Stripes" and the pattern that comes on the label.

I've knit lots of other stuff too, many scarfs, hats, baby blankets, layettes. Knitting is such a great hobby. It's relieves stress and you can take it anywhere. I wouldn't have a time for a hobby if I couldn't take it with me.

Next time, I'll share my current projects.