Monday, August 24, 2015

ABC'S KNITTING SURVEY

It is better to have knit and
ripped than to never have
knit at all.





I saw this survey on Alina's Blog,
The Gift of Knitting, who was inspired
by Alexis of Yarn Birdy Blog,and thought it
would be fun to play along.....

Alone- I have never had the opportunity
to knit with a group of knitter's so it's always
just me, but I think I would like group knitting.

Best- I love most of my projects, but the one
I am most proud of is Seabrook [Jared Flood's
Leaves of Grass]. I love the design, the yarn,
the color, how delicate it is and I can't wait
for cold weather so I can wear it again.

Circular- I can use dpn's, but circulars are
so much faster so that is what I grab first if
I can.

Dream- I want to knit A dress for my daughter
Erin, it would look amazing on her.

Earliest- Sitting in front of the computer five
years ago hitting the replay button on You Tube
learning how to cast on, I did it over and over
again until I could do it without thinking.

Family- My mother knit years ago, but
with arthritis she can no longer hold
the needles without pain.  I did teach
Emerson to knit so now there are two of
us in the family who are knitters.

Gloves- I learned to knit so I could knit socks,
I've never knit gloves.

Home-I can and do knit anywhere, but sitting
in my rocking chair knitting is my favorite...
well, unless I am sitting at the beach then it's
the beach.

Intarsia- I have never knit intarsia and really
don't like the look of it so while I've only
knit a wee bit of fair isle I do like it.

Jokes- Knitting and driving
A policeman spots a woman driving and knitting at the same time.
Driving up beside her, he shouts out the window......
"Pullover"!!
"No," she shouts back, "a pair of socks!"


Loyal- I want to do it all, draw, paint, pottery,
Photography, needle work, ect...

Mistake- I was so excited to knit my first cardigan,
but didn't know how to read the pattern properly,
I cast on and frogged four times before a dear
blogging friend taught me to use a piece of paper
to write out my rows and that the words
at the same time are pretty important. 

Next- I think I am going to cast on Shield for Alex
and Guernsey Triangle for me.

One- At one time I had four projects going at once
which made me jittery, so no more than two for me.

Pattern- Any pattern by Jared Flood, he is amazing.

Quick- I can be quick if I need to be, but at this
stage I really don't want to rush, I just enjoy the
whole process.

Ravelry- Totally awesome as evident by the amount
of time I spend there each day

Stitch- I like garter stitch, it's relaxing, but I've been
looking at the linen stitch and think it might be pretty
fun to try.

Toys- I'm not much for knit toys, but hats I love to knit.

Ugliest- A knee brace for a friend in a flesh colored
yarn, she loved it, but it was so ugly I didn't even
make a project page for it.

Volume- A trunk, an old suitcase, a drawer, and
a few baskets....ahem.

Wool- I prefer wool, but with all the baby knitting
I've been doing I have been using some acrylic, sigh.

Exactly- When I first began knitting I followed every
line to a tee, but now that I am more comfortable
I modify a pattern to suit my needs.

Yarn- Most of my yarn comes from my local yarn
store, Coastal Knitting. I love the ladies that work
there, I love the yarns, and I want the business to
stay open. Shopping local!

Z end-   That was fun.Okay, your turn!












14 comments:

  1. this was very very fun...I saw this on Alina's page, too! I might have to hop on and join the fun....if I'm ever home long enough to copy, paste, and give it some thought!! Later this week????!!!!

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    1. Yes, please! You are such an experienced and fast knitter - you just have to share your secrets :)

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  2. I loved reading your answers, I feel like I know you better! Thank you for playing along! Big cheers to Alexis for starting all this fun!

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  3. Ooh cool! I will mention this in a post and link back to you.

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  4. I love this! I want to take more time to read over your answers, and I definitely want to complete on my blog when I have more time. Fun!

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  5. :) I have been enjoying everyone's ABC's. Your answers made me smile. I especially loved the joke.

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  6. Your knitting joke made me laugh out loud. What a fun glimpse of your knitting life! It's impressive how far you have come in your knitting practice. I just want to knit washcloths!

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  7. Love the joke Tracey. Just thinking about knitting gloves gives me a headache. Do people really do that?

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  8. I loved your abcs and I loved getting to know you as a knitter. I remember your early knitting days clearly and my have you grown into an experienced knitter now!!

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  9. This is just too fun! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  10. This was so interesting to read, Tracey. I would really love to get better at knitting but I have so much trouble. I don't even know anyone who could teach me. I do love to crochet but it would be nice to have skills for both. I think you're a super knitter.

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  11. How fun to read! That Seabrook project of yours is amazing, you should be proud! Loved the joke. I'm a cheesy joke kinda person. :-)

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  12. you are amazing....especially for teaching yourself only 5 years ago!!!

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  13. I'm so glad you joined in survey fun. Great knitting joke! I also think it's fascinating that you knit a knee brace. Even when it's "ugly" your knitted knee brace is out there doing good in the world. Very cool.

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