For some unknown reason my sisterchick, Becky decided to teach herself to knit. She looked up a tutorial on youtube and has now knitted several scarves, a couple of hats and is working on a blanket. Well, the rest of the chickies were so jealous when we learned of this new skill, we decided to have a Knitting Party so Beckers could teach us how to knit, too!
(Why did we want to learn to knit, you ask? Well, I’m not sure. It’s kinda trendy right now, for one thing. And we’ve never been the kind to buck the trends. We also thought we might be knitting super-heroes and begin our million-dollar sahm-business with knitting needles and yarn.)
It took a couple of tries (like about an hour) to get us all with one little row on our needles. It’s too confusing to even relate to you. But when we finally cast on (is that the right terminology?) we were so excited I took a picture of our accomplishment! (I know, we look like ribbon twirlers and not knitters.)
After several (let me repeat: SEVERAL) failed attempts, we actually all got the hang of it. I had to change yarn and cry a little, but by the end of the night, look what I had!
And if you want to be even more impressed (I know, it’s hard to believe that’s even possible!) here is where I’m at today…
Woo-hoo!!!
I feel very crafty. I think I actually kinda like knitting, though. It’s not so hard that it’s stressful, but it’s just active enough that you can’t really think about anything else. So, it’s relaxing in that way. Plus, every time I get to the end of the row I feel SO accomplished!
Now, if I will actually be able to turn this thing into a scarf will remain to be seen. Furthermore, if I can actually begin something else and make it look like, well, anything…I’ll be very impressed with myself! Hubby seems to think that I’m so slow at knitting that even if I paid myself minimum wage, one of my scarves would be worth $50. He thinks I should just buy a scarf instead. He doesn’t appreciate fine craftiness, obviously.
Not only was this a knitting party, we also had the Wii waiting for us! We all made a little Mii.
I’m not sure who this is, though. (Staci, maybe?) Anyway, the knitting got so overwhelming everyone ended up leaving before the Wii party got underway. But Staci & Becky stuck around, we let Les out of the back room and we played every Wii game known to man (or to Becky’s kids anyway). We did Mario Kart, Darts, Skiball, Bowling and Super Mario. It was quite fun.
Here’s Staci concentrating very hard on darts. How fun was that game?!
And Les & Staci playing Mario Kart.
Hopefully soon we’ll get together to finish our scarves! And then celebrate with some more Wii. (Oh and with these too. OMG. Delish.)
[alternate title: Wii Wii Wii All the Way Home]
[alternate alternate title: Wii Sisterchicks Knit]
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That’s awesome about the knitting. We have a group of ladies at work that get together once a week on their lunch hour to knit, and I am the proud recipient of a hat and scarf, as is Livi, from one of my work friends. I tried that with scrapbooking, because I thought that would be my “thing,” but alas, it didn’t last. I have tons of paper and stickers lying around the house…
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July 14, 2008 at 2:44 pm
I will admit I am a crocheter because it is so much faster than knitting. All of my knitted “scarves” end up the size of a potholder before I toss it aside. Maybe my needles just haven’t been fat enough.
We are definitely a Wii family. I love me some Mario Kart.
those MNM’s ARE awesome…
Congrats on learning how to knit. I have been knitting for years and just learned to crochet. I think I am still a knitter at heart. If you want something quick and easy to make try cotton washcloths. I have made tons of them and they make great gifts that you can whip off.
Happy knitting and enjoy your Wii
What are those?
Premimum M&Ms. OMG. They don’t have a hard candy coating and the flavors are like triple chocolate and raspberry almond. I could NOT find them on the website. SO GOOD.
Oh, I’m so jealous! I need some IRL friends so I can crochet with them! lol I haven’t tried knitting yet, but I taught myself to crochet in February & I’ve come a long way. It’s a lot of fun & a great way to keep my mind from thinking to much! lol
I’ve kind of been eyeing knitting, but I don’t think I have the patience. Maybe if I had knitting parties I could do it. Don’t you just love the Wii? We are big Mario Kart fans and play over the net with my parents in MD. It looks like you all had a blast!!
Don’t you love the Wii? We love playing tennis and bowling and we get really competitive.
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July 14, 2008 at 9:16 pm
I think that one was Mandi. I was in black, remember?!
Very impressed with your progress!
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July 14, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Your little scarf is just coming along!! Unfortunately mine’s not … I tried to keep going, but without Becky there to help me I know have holes in my scarf!!! I need to take a pic & post. I was laughing out loud about your “ribbon twirler” line:)
I am SO PROUD of you. I wish I was in ATL, and a sister chick, so I could’ve beent there. Keep going with the scarf, and one day you’ll be a knitting freak, like me!!!
Wait to you see what I’ve been working on. Nothing too special – just a technique I never thought I’d be able to do!!!
Knitting and Wii – that is certainly a combination I have never seen before but… I like it! HA!
Twitter: brandiofbham
July 15, 2008 at 10:39 pm
I tried knitting once… definitely not my thang!
But the Wii… now that’s a different story!
Glad you guys had fun!
Go on with your knitting-self! That’s so great. I hope you have great success. Maybe one day you’ll cross over and give crocheting a try…*sinister laugh*
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