flexibility

I'm at an impasse with my Knit Swirl jacket-need more of the belgium chocolate yarn so I can have 2 bobbins of it going at each cuff. But still needed to knit so started a pair of delicious Malabrigo socks for myself. browns with hint if green. that yarn is a dream to work with & I always keep some onhand as my go-to project. what's your go-to project?
The moral of this story is, always have a back up knitting plan...if you're stuck and have the deep desire to knit and your current project isn't working, yikes what then!  Hence, the go-to project.

Friday PPRH Group

Great group today. Two started their first in the round project - a cowl, one started her first dpn project - infant socks for her new twin grandsons. The others continued on current projects. As usual, much laughter &wonderful conversation. The problems of the day were forgotten at least for an hour.

Knitting Help

Nikki to the rescue.  I think I'm back on track with my Knit Swirl jacket. However, because I'm using 2 different yarns, there's a bit of a tangling problem that's maddening so I just may need more remedial help this weekend.
It was nice to run into several members of the Friday group at Nikki's though.  Watching people pick out yarn for a new project is wonderful especially when they're so very excited to learn some new skills.  Looking forward to our group tomorrow, starting a cowl, infant socks and continuing on with our original scarf.  Great group and it brings me much happiness to share my beloved knitting with them.

Giving Up

So I'd been working on this relatively easy scarf that was lacy with a bunch of yarn-overs and had many re-starts then was making some progress.  A coupla days ago at the last 2 stitches of the row, they fell off, dropped stitches were had and I threw up my hands and said "nope, done with this!"  Well that's not exactly what I said, there were many expletives but you get my drift.  I just decided it wasn't worth the effort and when a project ceases to be fun and enjoyable, well that's the end of that....my new mantra.   Life's too short to tear my hair out at least most of the time. 
I'm determined to get back to my Knit Swirl Jacket I started and stopped since last November.  Mostly stopped especially during the entire summer as it was getting too big as a travel project and I've been doing A LOT of traveling.  I started the sleeves but they just don't look quite right so I'm off to Nikki's Knots on Saturday for some help so I can get it done once and for wall and actually wear it this fall or winter. 
Here's what it's supposed to look like when it's done.  It's done in worsted Belgium Chocolate with lace weight black in between.  Very soft, nice drape and looks mink-coat like.

New Project Idea - Cowl

Hey PPRH Happiness Knitting Project Friday Group - take a look at this circular scarf, called a cowl.   A couple of you have expressed an interested in advancing a little and learning how to read patterns. This looks very easy and don't get overwhelmed by the instructions as I'll explain them step by step.  But you can use the same needles you have if they're 24" long.  I know we did measure one set but now I can't remember the length.  For those of you working on your initial scarf, don't fret, we'll continue until you finish and want to advance...ever so slowly. 
http://sweetfiberyarns.com/blog/2011/02/15/simply-soft-cowl

First Finished Project

At the Pikes Peak Regional Hospital knitting group, we had our 1st finished scarf. So exciting and plans underway for the next project. They want to learn to read a pattern. Hmmm...what to choose. Ravelry here I come!

The final reveal

Ok here it is. One of my recent projects that I couldn't post until the gift was given. A friend who's having a baby has a husband who is a professional fisherman. So we outfitted this bear in a complete fishing outfit.  Turned out absolutely adorable. The bear's feet were too huge however to wear the little knitted waders so they're just hanging on by the suspenders.  But cute nontheless.

Meditation

Enjoyed a meditation group session this evening with mindfulness discussion afterwards.  It was hard to stay awake during the 20 minute quiet session. I think I nodded off sitting upright.  And afterward, although I felt relaxed & calm, I couldn't help thinking that if I had been spending my meditation time mindfully knitting, I wouldn't be falling asleep.  AND I'd have something to show for my efforts.  As I posted yesterday, there's no right way to meditate & I for one prefer to do so with knitting needles and some delicious yarn in my hands.  I can most definitely forget everything while I focus my full attention in the here & now of my latest project.