That Knitting Thing
Remember how I used to talk about knitting all the time? I realize that since the move and the holidays, I haven’t really kept up on that whole knitting thing very well. Today I’ll fix that.
First up, I want to mention something I’m really excited about. I’m offering several knitting classes this month at The Knitting Nest. Not only are the classes filling up, but they’re overflowing with students. On nights when I don’t have classes, I’m usually taking students for private lessons. I’m LOVING it. I’m busy and making money and doing what I love to do.
I’ve mentioned before that Stacy is the owner of The Knitting Nest. We refer to each other as “the other Stacy”. Yesterday a friend came into the store when we were both there and said, “Hello, Stacys!” Plural. Hee.
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This could have been the most boring photo ever, but I cutened it up for ya.
This is the pattern that I’m using for my upcoming sock class. It’s worsted weight, so it will be a quick knit. I made the pattern by combining the best features of a couple of free patterns available online, so that it incorporates everything a knitter will need to know to get started on socks. Ike likes it. |
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This is the Leaf Lace Scarf by Twisted Knitter, which I’m using for my upcoming lace class.
It’s so pretty, and Janet is very generous to offer this as a free pattern. (Thank you, Janet!) |
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Next up - The Chartreuse Monster, my current WIP.
I’m keeping it a secret until it’s finished. |
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Doggie goodness time…
We just celebrated Abe’s 4th birthday last week. Now he’s all growed-up. In this photo, I believe he’s caught the scent of a BBQ joint in San Antonio or something. |
January 7th, 2008 at 10:49 am
Happy Birthday, Abe! He’s just a few months younger than Max. Glad to hear your classes are going well and very popular! Thanks for the scarf pattern link - I’ve been looking for a pattern like that …
January 7th, 2008 at 10:52 am
Happy Birthday Abe!! I lol’ed outloud at the picture and your caption. I bet he smell’s the BBQ at Rudy’s in San Antonio! That stuff is supposed to be the kind to die for!
I love seeing all the knitting!! I have kind of gotten into a funk about knitting and haven’t touched my sweater that I wanted to finish by Xmas in weeks. I need to break that funk. And I wished that I lived in Austin because I would be in all your classes!! If I am going to learn new stuff, I want to learn from the best!
Have fun!
January 7th, 2008 at 11:23 am
Well I don’t blame Abe, because theres’ some good eating in San Antonio! Happy Birthday Abe and thanks for the lovely knitting photos.
I’ve been making a shawl with a very similar lace pattern! That was a suprise to see on your blog!
I’m so glad your teaching is so successful. Congratulations.
January 7th, 2008 at 11:54 am
Are you offering help over the internet too? Cuz I got this hole…
January 7th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Happy Birthday Abe! I hope you got some special treatment.
Jubilee turns 12 on Wednesday. She’s hoping for a bagel, some bacon, and the fireplace left on all day.
Love the scarf!
January 7th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Happy Birthday Abe! and that picture is adorable. Wonderful to hear how well things are going- I’m sure your students love you, and there is nothing better when your job isn’t really “work”!
January 7th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
I hope Abe heard from his brothers on his birthday…
Happy Birthday, Abe. Good Boy!
January 7th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
HAPPY B-DAY ABE!!!!!
January 7th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
B-ABE-RAHAM Lincoln is 4!!! YAH!!!
January 7th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
I love that damn store…. you’re blessed to get paid to do what you love, ya know?!
I love that photo of Abe, he looks blissful.
January 8th, 2008 at 9:07 am
Happy Birthday Abe!
And not to be outdone, Ike is looking rather spiffy too!
Your blue scarf is beautiful — I love the well-defined lace; and I *so* appreciate your mentioning my pattern and linking! Thank you!
January 8th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Well, happy late birthday Abe!
January 8th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
happy birthday hugs and kisses from wisconsin to abe!
January 8th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Can’t wait to see you, and hope to get to meet the Other Stacy too! Happy Birthday, Abe! Good boy! *pats head*
January 15th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
I feel so much better now. I’d signed up for your lace class and was so disappointed that I’d not be able to make it after all. Only to find out you’ll be doing the leaf lace pattern. Coincidentally, I’d picked up some extra lace yarn when I signed up for the class, and the pattern I decided to try out was from a book I just bought a couple of weeks ago, which happens to be… this exact same pattern
Bigger coincidence? I’m wearing the scarf today for the first time.
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