Dimanche = Sunday in french! ;)
The other day I went to Indigo, that would be a bookstore. I went in and do what I usually do. Read a few knitting magazines and books that I couldn't afford to buy. It's nice because it makes me learn things and also I always note a few websites that I can go check later. :)
So I checked 2 Family Circle knitting books, one was about afghans and the other was baby or children clothes. They were really nice, had great pictures. Then I notice that the patterns featured in the book were previously published in there own Easy Knitting magazines. Coooooooool! I just bought 6 that I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival. I can't wait to see what patterns will be in them. :) The FCEK magazines and Lion Brand's own mag. called Knit It! are the only two magazines that I like enough to actually buy. There are plenty other out there but these are more of my level, easier projects, including more kid projects too. I feel overwhelmed when I read "fancier more mature" magazines. I don't feel like I would even wear what they publish. LOL! I don't wear crop tops or super slinky sweaters. I prefer loose and big! LOL!
I'm still debating if I should try to knit the Top Secret sweater Kate has designed for Knitty. I'm thinking, if I finish it while it's still spring, I can wear it now. If I finish it this summer, I'll be able to wear it on chilly evenings. If I only end the sweater next fall, well.... it'll be perfect timing to wear it for 2 full seasons! LOL! So it's all a win-win thing. I just need to start it! ;) I already narrowed the color down to I want, a mottled purple or a deep blue colorway. LOL! I'm just sooooo afraid I'd screw it up. ACK! I never completed a sweater yet, sewing up seams is something I really hate, simply because I never really know what I'm doing.
Maybe I'd have to go back and read a finishing technics book. LOL! Maybe my Knitting without tears has a chapter on this!? I'm about half way through the book and then started knitting more than reading. I do want to get other Elizabeth Zimmermann books when I'll be able too. I really like how she thinks/writes, it's as if she wear talking right to me!
Now all I'm missing is a knitting friend who could show me a few tricks! LOL! I still have yet met someone who knits and 1- it feels lonely to be the only person I know to knit 2- I purpetuously have knitting questions and it would be nice to have someone close to show me when I don't understand something!
Hey, I just got an idea! LOL! Yeah! A silly idea. ;) Anyone feels like taping themselves knitting, then I can pop the tape in the VCR and I wouldn't be knitting alone! teehee! I said it was silly! ;)
p/s: I just need to see up the resized slippers I made Lucas and he can start wearing them! :) I might start a pair of socks for myself, I received the yarn I won from Chris. Love the crazy colors from Regia! :)
Yup! Today is a good day. :)
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