Lately all I've been doing is hooping and knitting. Hopefully I'll have a hoop practice video up sometime this week.. I think I'm getting better (I know tricks!) but it's putting it all together that I need to work on. (Isn't that hoop gorgeous?! My instructor made it for me last week. For my color preferences I just wrote, "something pink and sparkly!")
I have so much Christmas knitting to do it's ridiculous! I think I can get it all done if I space it out properly. Right now I'm working on a Christmas stocking for Jeremy-- up next is one for my nephew and myself (and the dogs if I have time!), a couple of pairs of socks, and a few other random things. The stocking pattern is the Cascade Christmas Stocking from Ravelry. I love it because it has a several pattern choices for each section, so there are tons of possible combinations. It's so fun!
Wow, that's some impressive knitting! I have problems finishing even a scarf (but that is mainly because I get bored and move onto something else :p)
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I wish I could knit....and hoop! I am hoping to learn to knit soon though...maybe Christmas break!
ReplyDeleteYou're a good knitter! I have never tried fair isle because I sort of hate colorwork.
ReplyDeleteThat is some seriously gorgeous knitting!
ReplyDeleteI'm making a stocking for my boyfriend too! It's not knitting though:( I will learn soon!
ReplyDeleteThat hoop looks so pretty, good luck with your class.
Marja <3
i wish i knew how to knit, maybe its time i learn!
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After reading about hoop dancing on here, I've decided that I have to start! I can't wait to see your video.
ReplyDeleteKate: Ahaha, honestly for years I did the same thing! I would knit a little in the fall and then get bored and not finish anything. I don't know what was different this year but I actually stuck with it and made it an actual hobby.
ReplyDeleteKayla: Youtube!! For both of them, haha. Any time I'm stuck on a new stitch I go to youtube, and it's great for hooping tutorials. You should definitely learn both!
Kim: Thank you! This is actually the first time I've done any colorwork like this. I'm honestly surprised there aren't holes all over the place.
Megan: Aww thanks!!
Marja: Awesome! I really hope I can get all of them done before Christmas. I should have started like a month ago.
Fashion Ice: It's really addictive once you get the hang of it!
Rosie: Ahh that's fantastic!! Make sure to update me with how you're doing. I've only been doing it a few weeks but it's seriously so fun, I can see sticking with it for a long time.
That stocking is lovely! I am just learning how to knit, seeing something that great is a little intimidating, haha. Can't wait to see the finished result.
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