Comments | rain24: Because it soothes me...

rain24

Because it soothes me...

Nov 08, 2003 17:45

I went to the yarn store and bought yarn. I haven't done that in a while. But, there is an upcoming LONG plane trip. Therefore, I thought I should bring things to amuse me.

This in particular caught my eye:

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blessedredhead November 8 2003, 16:00:29 UTC

I LOVE that sweater! You would look adorable in it! I wish I were as talented as you.

rain24 November 10 2003, 14:15:31 UTC

Adorable IF I lose between five and fifteen pounds :P. Ugh. I can't stand what my middle is doing. I am trying to really control what I put in my mouth today.

So far, so good. We'll see about dinner.

Glad you think the sweater is cute ;).

alceria November 8 2003, 17:02:02 UTC

Ha! I'm always a bit shocked when I find another fellow knitter/crocheter. Although I'm so bad that I shouldn't really call myself a knitter. I can't do anything that involves patterns or making things that aren't straight and rectacngular.

rain24 November 8 2003, 17:05:21 UTC

I *used* to be more of a knitter. Now I've branched out into so many other things. But, like you, I prefer things that are straight and rectangular. I have made SO many scarves for me, for my friends and I still love making scarves.

Hey...I just noticed this today - we have the same birthday! :)

Before I even get to this sweater, I'm making a scarf using the same yarn to get a feel for how it knits up.

Didn't realize you were a "sometime knitter" too ;).

tuatha242 November 9 2003, 00:18:39 UTC

I honestly have to learn to knit.I have been knitting scarves since i was about 10..everyone says that if i can do that i can learn to knit something like a sweater.I look at those patterns and get intimidated:(
The sweater you picked will be lovely!

rain24 November 10 2003, 14:14:15 UTC

Oh, don't be intimidated! Just go slowly, follow the pattern and read up on what techniques you will need. That's what I did :). I'm still a beginner...but I like to try new things.

Let's hope this sweater will actually see completion. I am so bad at finishing knitted things (unless it's a scarf).

tuatha242 November 10 2003, 15:06:22 UTC

I'd like to see the result:)

movinghands November 9 2003, 04:49:40 UTC

Beautful jacket. I think Bonne Marie made one like that. There must be tons of stitches in those ruffles. Have fun!

rain24 November 10 2003, 14:13:07 UTC

Tons of stitches in the ruffles? Uh-oh. I'm going to try not to think about that ;).

aracknee November 10 2003, 14:00:47 UTC

That's going to be very pretty in those colors. Are you sure Mike is straight? :)

I'm a knitter, too. See, I knew I liked you for good reason!

A word of caution...check with your airline before you travel to make sure if they allow knitting needles. Some do, some don't, some only allow certain kinds (wooden or plastic).

rain24 November 10 2003, 14:12:19 UTC

I am really crossing my fingers and hoping that my bamboo needles will be okay. I have bamboo circulars to take with me.

Oh, and no...I am not quite sure about Mike, but that doesn't stop me from admiring good old boy-next-door looks ;). I am more impressed at the fact that he has good color sense.