Knitting History & Project Update !

Well today I am going to take on the challenge of figuring out how to knit a thumb gusset in my finger-less gloves. Knitting these on double pointed needles in the round is a new challenge to my knitting skills. My Mom was a great knitter and made all my Dad's socks, so that is my next challenge to knit a pair of socks, for myself. Thought I would share this link I found today on Merriam Webster, when I went to check out the word for the day. History of knitting words. I found some interesting facts--Do you know the origin of the word Cardigan? If not check it out.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/10-knitting-words/knit

Time to do the Gusset © RJA

Happy Knitting !

Seonag

Rainy Day !

 Just wanted to invite you in for cozy chat, by the fire, as it is wet and rainy here. Putting on some of my favorite Celtic music and getting set to start my next knitting project.
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 My Mom taught me to knit, when I was about 10 years old, but I never advanced to her level. She was an amazing knitter. Putting a book, she was currently reading on my music stand, she could knit & read, for hours quite happily. Mom was the source of many of my passions / interests to this day. If she were still alive she would be 101 years old this July ! I can see the wheels of your minds turning ???? How old is Seonag really ! Tip for you, she had me later in life . I am still under 62 years, but young at heart as they say and have nowhere near finished compiling my "Bucket List". Any way ....back to the knitting. I am ready to navigate a more advanced knitting project. "Fingerless Gloves". I have the pattern, the wool and the needles. Wish me luck on this Circular knitting adventure ! Ahhh the beautiful yarn. Will let you know how things progress KPKPKP.

          Seonag

Love these colors !  © RJA photo

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