[Knitting A Conundrum]

Back in the 80s, when I was in college and slightly crazy, I was very much into Doctor Who. In the brief cold period of a New Orleans winter, I woudl wear one of three of these monsterously long things. One was crocheted, two were knitted. They weren't my first scarf experiences, but they were probably my most noteworthy for amount of effort put in.

What have you done? Or want to do?

[Knitting A Conundrum]

VRWKNC Ping! And I don't think I lost anybody's name this time! Yay!

[LongElegantLegs]

Woohoo!
Thursday knitting!

[Alia]

Thanks for the ping, and for asking. I did get aprons cut out, awaiting for zipping on the Brother. Grandbaby afghan -- about 2 inches more. Christmas doily - progress on hold. Texas Star quilt -- on hold. I did get underfloor insulation installed. Have been living with caulk gun on carpenter's belt.. on and off for two weeks.

Did some minor replumbing in re switching refrigerators; cleaning grates -- discovered a lose HVAC tube. Power lantern began failing.. but little LED light provided enough light for me to sufficiently feel my way around in reconnecting the tube. Oh, yes, (sarc) I just love crawling under houses...

But Scarves! I admit.. I have this addiction for getting very, very excited about the newer materials available on the market.

Probably stick with the afghan, as I'm in pre-Turkey prep mode.

Wrapping some Christmas gifts today. The end of the year just about blows my home projects up; but it evens out after the start of the year. In the dead of winter..

[RandallFlagg]

Well, I can't seem to find a leathercraft circle. So, I'll post my stuff here.

10-plait, 10-foot bullwhip. First one I've ever made. Crack sounds about like a 9mm shot.
I'm going to start on a 12-plait ten footer today and try to sell it on Ebay.

[Xenalyte]

Knitting is the one needle skill I've never mastered. It defies and eludes me. Any hints about good teaching materials?

[alwaysconservative]

You are such a sweetie! Since I bragged in a FReepmail to you about this, you're giving me the opportunity to brag more publicly! (LOL!)

I only know how to knit scarves, so now I am a scarf-knitting fool. And I agree with xsmommy that the marvelous yarns are what is making it fun, so EVERYBODY gets a scarf this Christmas!

In the last few days, I have knitted SEVEN scarves. Three were of that Red Heart Bright and Lofty (a very bulky, boucle-style yarn that goes VERY fast), one of Lion's Fun Fur (Hawaii color that looks like rainbow sherbet), Bernat's Boa in Toucan color (an eyelash yarn that looks harder to work with than it is), one called Highland Thistle in Glen Erie color (gorgeous violet with a hint of sparkle, but is rather stiffer than the others), and one called Lambie Pie "Child's Play", which is a baby yarn that is softer than anything I've ever felt, sort of like cotton balls on a delicate string.

With each scarf, I've learned a valuable lesson, whether it is about dye lot (it matters, really), split stitches, tension, and needle size or type. So NOW, I'm ready to roll on the presents! I'm also thinking of making one of those cute knitted purses with a shoulder strap that is found on the back of the label of some more yarn I bought.

Signed,

The happy yarn hog. (LOL!)