Knit 1 Purl 2…

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Okay, here is my scarf!

I’ve learned to knit! Now I’m not saying that I am ready to move to Ireland and knit cable sweaters, but I am learning. I’m under a little bit of pressure here, because Hubby actually knows how to knit (no he did not teach me. I stuck to the old rule: never have your husband teach you to do anything).
When he was in college he broke his leg. This was long before satellite TV or even cable TV. No, VCR’s weren’t around either. So, what did he do while he was laid up in the hospital? He had the nurses teach him to knit. (I truly believe that this was a brilliant move on his part to get dates. Although he swears this was not the case.)
He knit three sweaters while recovering and he still has them. I can see that I have a lot to learn before I can compete with him. I’m still working on my first scarf.
I’m not a fast knitter. In fact I am incredibly slow, but I find it so relaxing that the longer I knit, the slower I tend to go. It will be interesting to see if I speed up while I wait for Hubby to come out of surgery in two weeks. I wonder if stress increases speed?

8 thoughts on “Knit 1 Purl 2…”

  2. I’m sure you’ll keep enjoying it. I’ve never regretted learning to Crochet. It’s just a nice thing to have around so to speak..

  3. I was first wondering how your husband ever got to learn how to knit! haven’t for years but I was highly surprised when I saw all those knitting blogs, it’s amazing! enjoy it, it is such a lovely hobby. And make sure to post a pic of your scarf when it’s done.

  6. Your scarf looks lovely! love the color, too. You are doing a great job! just enjoy knitting and take your time. After all, chances are you won’t be wearing it until the fall 🙂

  7. Very nice! I took knitting lessons ONCE and spent a week trying after that. Then I wanted to poke my eye out. I think I will stick with my embriodery!

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