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Showing posts with label books. Show all posts

05 August 2010

My Creative Space

Can I learn to knit? asked my Miss O.  Well, maybe we can do that together. I replied.
I give you the fruits of our efforts.
We have been using A Ladybird Book about Knitting, which was in the box set I found a couple of months ago.
We are only up to the garter stitch, deciding to become masters of this before moving on.  I am a fan of the texture of this stitch, so am happy with the decision.
Miss O has opted to make a scarf of a multicoloured nature.
I am working on a patchwork, probably knee throw.  I have now used all my one ball of grey wool I purchased for practise.  I am very proud of my pile of squares.  My skills will never reach the heights of this novice knitter.  I am in awe of her ability.  However, I did achieve the incredible skill of watching a bit of television whilst knitting - true granny style!
The challenge for me will be pattern reading.  To be completely honest, it looks like a maths problem to me.  I am hopelessly BAD at maths.  I'm hoping that my plan to take this in small steps and learn alongside my 6 year old will stand me in good stead.



With this post I am joining in  Kootoyoo found through the lovely m.e.

Happy Thursday to you all!
Carmel

11 May 2010

Memories

I had a lovely day today, working on a little something for Miss O. During the process I went through our book collection. Aaahh nostalgia ... one of my favourite books as a child was Heidi. This is my original copy, which I brought back from London with me on my last trip. Back in those days I apparently lived at 57 Licnen Anenu. Funny I could have sworn it was Lincoln Avenue, but who am I to argue with my 6 year old self (yes I dated it too - no one else was ever getting this book).