Over the last few weeks I've found myself settling down in the evening to catch up on a little TV and, during these unproductive moments, I've been picking up some extra large knitting needles and knitting myself a scarf.
I picked up some beautifully soft wool from a local shop dedicated to knitting (yes, these exist!) and slowly recalled the skills I was taught by my grandmother when I was little.
When I was very young, I'd sit curled up on the sofa in front of early morning cartoons, a cup of contraband milky sweet tea on my armrest (my mother didn't want us having the caffeine so my Gran would sneak us cups while she was still asleep!) and an old ball of wool nestled between my feet. Gran would show me over and over how to knit a row of stitches and then I'd have a go and create line upon line of holey wool. Apparently, some of her lessons paid off and I was able to do a slightly better job this time around!
After a bit of a shaky start (I unravelled my first AND second attempts) I finally worked out exactly how many stitches wide I wanted my scarf and how to change colours. Before long I was happily knitting away and my scarf was appearing at astonishing speed!
A couple of days ago, I eventually finished and am very proud of my finished product! I found knitting to be a great little way to unwind in the evening and who knows, I may even tackle a jumper next (although that may be wishful thinking!).
Great post! I love your photography, what camera do you use?
ReplyDeleteBeth x
www.thebritishgirl.co.uk
Thank you! I've used a Canon SX50 HX which I got relatively recently- I'm really enjoying using it so far!
DeleteHope that helped!
KJx
It did, thanks!
DeleteBeth x
www.TheBritishGirl.co.uk
Great color
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteKJx
I really want to learn how to knit! It looks like such a relaxing thing to do
ReplyDeleteJenna || Jennafifi.co.uk
It really is Jenna! Maybe have a look at a tutorial on youtube?
DeleteGood luck!
KJx
Oh I love reaching the finished product part of a DIY project! This looks lovely :)
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Lela
Thank you Lela =)
DeleteKJx
That is the cutest! I wish I could knit, especially after seeing Cara do it.
ReplyDeleteHeroine In Heels
It's a really useful little skill to learn- maybe try looking at some youtube tutorials? =)
DeleteKJx
LOVE the red and purple together, nice choice and well done on the knitting!!
ReplyDeleteWould love to see a jumper ;) you can do it!
PS - Happy belated birthday.
Thank you!
DeleteHaha, I've considered a jumper but think I may need more than a couple of youtube tutorials to conquer that one! We'll see- may have a crack at it at some point!
KJx
I have always wanted to be able to knit.... no matter how hard I try I just CAN'T!
ReplyDeleteLove the blog and the scarf :) xXx
http://primeministeroffun.blogspot.co.uk/
Thank you Jo! It's one of those things which is a little tricky to learn initially but once you do, is rather hard to forget =)
DeleteGlad you're enjoying it!
KJx
Hello there! I know this is kinda off topic but I was
ReplyDeletewondering if you knew where I could locate a captcha plugin for my comment form?
I'm using the same blog platform as yours and I'm having trouble finding one?
Thanks a lot!