I am on Ravelry!

I received my invitation to Ravelry today! This is a red letter day! I am so happy and excited to be a member of Ravelry. I am going to get my notebook set up and keep track of all my projects.

Angels Among Us

Well, I gave up on the scarf, but only because no matter how many times I did it, it never looked right. So, I am back on the blanket that I was making for my granddaughter that I hope to have one of these days. But, yesterday, I met this little angel named Abby. She is the 2 1/2 year old daughter of one of the girls at my office. I really adore her Mommy and I had never had a chance to meet Abby. The minute I saw her I knew I was making that blanket for her. It was like an epiphany. She is just so cute and sweet, and talk about intelligent? Of course, her Mommy would be classified as a genius, I am sure, so she gets it honest. I will post a photo of the blanket when I get it finished, and I hope to also post Abby's picture along with it.

The New Scarf

I am not sure that I am following this pattern correctly, since it looks a little different than the pattern. I also think that it could be the yarn that I am using. I like the pattern as I have done it, so it does not matter.

I Am Back!

I am back to knitting again, and yesterday I went to a local knit shop. Boy, was I totally surprised! I knew that knit shops were much different than JoAnn or Hobby Lobby, but I did not expect what I found at the Yarn Garden Knit Shop in Lawrenceville. The ladies there were so friendly and welcomed me with warmth and kindness. Jane, showed me all around the shop, told me all about the yarns, needles, notions and what not, and then helped me select a yarn and needles to do an easy scarf. She even GAVE me the pattern! In addition, she told me that I could sit with her and get started if I had the time. Sadly, I did not have the time, but I can't wait to go back. I am going to take classes, starting with "Learn to Knit". I know that I am already a knitter, but I am self taught, and I know that I can learn so much from these ladies. I am excited! I feel that I have found a place that I can hang out, make new friends, and learn this breathtaking craft called knitting. I want to someday make all the beautiful patterns that I saw in the store. Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a handbag addict, seriously. The handbags that you can knit are simply endless, and that just makes my heart flutter! Not to mention the soft and warm baby yarns, cashmeres, cotton blends, oh, it is just too much for a woman to take in, in an hour's time. Thank you Jane! I am a customer for life.