This was the start of my re-birth as a knitter (I lasted really knitted at Uni & as a young teacher back in the late 70's and early 80's). My mum had the first of two knee replacements about 15 months ago & started to knit scarves in the various 'funky' wools that were suddenly everywhere. She gave me some & in true Sue style I had to have a go myself, done.....hooked again! But I wanted to knit SOCKS! I had knitted a couple of pairs in the Middle Ages (so that I could) but I spotted a kit in the 
wonderful Sheepish yarn shop in Knaresborough. 5 pointy sticks, 3 pretty stitch markers, 1 pattern and one ball of Opal Rainforest 'Ladybird'. The yarn was facinating to knit with (I was of course a self-stripping yarn virgin) & I managed to knit the socks. I was now truly bitten by the knitting bug & I really 'get' knitting socks! I followed Alice's recomendation & bought Sensational Knitted Socks & 3 more pairs of socks were produced during 2 weeks island hopping in the Outer & Inner Hebrides. These are the finished goods & my fussy toes loved them!
wonderful Sheepish yarn shop in Knaresborough. 5 pointy sticks, 3 pretty stitch markers, 1 pattern and one ball of Opal Rainforest 'Ladybird'. The yarn was facinating to knit with (I was of course a self-stripping yarn virgin) & I managed to knit the socks. I was now truly bitten by the knitting bug & I really 'get' knitting socks! I followed Alice's recomendation & bought Sensational Knitted Socks & 3 more pairs of socks were produced during 2 weeks island hopping in the Outer & Inner Hebrides. These are the finished goods & my fussy toes loved them!
2 comments:
Aha! Now, I have seen that Ladybird before and you've just reminded me I want some. Nice socks. Glad you're enjoying knitting them. That book is helpful isn't it? I will keep an eye on you! Thanks for visiting my blog, by the way.
Oh, and I notice you ski. I went once (Austria - about 25 years ago) and have always wanted to go again. It's my hope that I can take my son when he's older. I may need some advice.......
Hold on a sec - three pairs in two weeks? On holiday? Cripes - you must have friction burns on your fingers.
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