I finally did it - signed up for a knitting class. I taught myself to crochet with a book, but I never could figure it out that way with knitting. Now that I've begun, I can understand why. It's much more challenging.
I'm two weeks into the three week class, which should mean that I'm 2/3 of the way finished. But it doesn't. I was the only person to show up to the second class session without my "homework" finished.
After being away in New York for the weekend (without my knitting because I was afraid TSA would confiscate my needles) and then busy when I got back, I just didn't have time to finish.
So that means that I have to finish another five or so rows of knitting and then hope that I can remember how to bind off the little section that will be a button tab and then do the knit stitch that, combined with the purl stitch, will create a stockinette stitch to begin the final section of my hat.
Eek.
Thank goodness for youtube videos. I'm pretty sure I'll be watching a lot of those this weekend.
What are your plans for the weekend?
Katie
FYI for the future- I've never had the TSA confiscate my needles- especially if they're not metal. You can see more info here:http://www.independenttraveler.com/travel-tips/air-travel/airport-security-q-and-a Have fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting me know, Heather. You know, my sister told me they probably wouldn't either because my needles were bamboo. But they're so LONG! I just kept thinking, "I could totally kill someone with this if I wanted to, so they probably shouldn't let me on the plane with them!"
ReplyDeleteI've had that very same conversation with myself! I know the feeling!
ReplyDeleteI actually checked on this last July (2012) when leaving on a long flight, and the TSA website says they will let you bring knitting needles on as long as they are accompanied by a knitting project, same with crochet hooks and needlepoint.
ReplyDeleteThanks Amanda!
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