I think this yarn thing is addictive. I started off trying crochet because I found a cool slipper pattern. Now, I’m learning to knit: dishcloths, hats, mittens…socks!?!? Yes, I’m knitting socks. I just can’t help myself. They’re not done, and they’re certainly not perfect, but here’s the progress so far:
The socks are taking way longer than any of the other projects I’ve done. Because of the thin yarn combined with the tiny needles, it takes many stitches to make any progress at all. Luckily I spend two hours a week waiting while the girls have gymnastics class, so I should be able to finish them before summer is here.
The kids think it’s funny to watch me knit, Hubby says I look like a grandma. Gee, thanks! The other day, E-boy found a ball of yarn and some knitting needles and gave it a go himself:
