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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

What's up Wednesday?

 

What’s up Wednesday is a weekly catch up event. I discuss anything that’s on my mind, or what may be happening in my life. It’s my take on “me time”. Feel free to join along in the comments or leave a link to your What’s up Wednesday post.


This week is all about knitting. I’ve been saying for a while that I would post a photo of my latest project, so here it is:


It's really a pretty teal color but it doesn't show up, and all the pictures of me modeling it were so not getting posted.  I knit it from a free pattern from Knitty. It was knit in pieces and seamed together. The seaming is not so bad but setting the sleeves is.... let’s just say grrrr.

I have been working on this since March and finished it, I think in May or June. I forget. I did bring it with me to Hawaii and knit at night when we were relaxing.

The yarn is a cotton/linen blend so I could wear it with a long sleeve shirt or turtleneck in the winter if I so choose.

I usually knit every knit while watching tv. I need something to do with my hands, and unlike reading I can have a conversation while knitting. Knitting is calming and relaxing, and I’m glad I learned how to do it. I started about 5 years ago. It was fiddly at first, but after a while it becomes second nature. So if you’re in the mood to try something new, I recommend knitting. There are tons of videos out there and free patterns on the Net. There are also a ton of knitting blogs to lose yourself in. If you have any questions, just ask.

To finish this post off, here is picture of me at my desk at work:


Now ya’ll know what I look like :)
So what's up with you this Wednesday? 

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Yay!!! for posting a pic of yourself...it's always nice to get a pic of someone you chat with!!!! I absolutely love that sweater...you're an awesome knitter! I think I could knit for 5 years and still just do scarves!!
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Well I had to step it up after your vlog the other day :)
Thanks girlie!!
Wow, you just had this feature here...it has been a week?! What have I been doing?! Ok I was ill, but still
1 reply · active 710 weeks ago
Aww I hope you are feeling better.� And yes Wednesday cam around too fast.� sheesh!

OMG how lovely! That's impressive!
1 reply · active 710 weeks ago
GREAT job!
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Mary Simonsen · 710 weeks ago

So you are multi-talented. I love the color. Very pretty.
1 reply · active 710 weeks ago
Yes, I have a few talents :) Thanks Mary!
Gorgeous! I love putting a face to the blog!
1 reply · active 710 weeks ago
Thank you. Yes I figured it was about time I put myself out there.
I really love the sweater. Very nice! I tried knitting once, and it didn't go so well.
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Thnaks Heather! It took me a while to get hang of it and now it's my addiction. Books and yarn are my crack.
I can't believe you've only been knitting for 5 years! The sweater you made for Gage and this one seem like pro work to me!
If I were as cute as you I'd be posting my pic all the time :)
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Oh stop! You made me blush :) Thank you Stacy.
wow, you are a talented knitter! The sweater is lovely. Good for you. I have tried knitting, but my passion is crochet. Nice pic of yourself as well!
Wow, I am so jealous. That sweater is amazing. Makes me want to take up knitting if I could make something like that.

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