Getting back into the swing of things

First I want to apologize for the long intermission between posts, though some days I feel as though I am truly only talking to myself. Secondly I would like to make an observation, I have begun every post with so, SO I will try to work on that and try to come up with more creative beginnings.

Anyways, I am currently working on my first beret for a friend. I love this pattern, it has a simple lace pattern that looks pretty cool. My only problem is that it has to be 8 inches before I can start decreasing (and for those non knitters out there decreasing on a hat is when you start shaping the crown or top of the hat). Generally when I am doing hats I start decreasing after 6 or 7 inches so this one is taking me a little longer to knit. But I still love the pattern and might even make one for myself (which I NEVER do).

Here is the link to the pattern if anyone wants to try it: http://www.stitchnationyarn.com/Patterns/free-pattern-all-day-beret.html.

One fun thing I discovered recently is that youtube has a lot of great teaching videos. I know this is not new but I think it is great. Here are some videos I think are helpful for this pattern.

SSK (Slip Slip Knit): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGwcYW3GG3M
yo (yarn over): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qq__ttEMUo&feature=related
k2tog (knit 2 together): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBpbLmgwHFA&feature=related

All of these videos should be able to help when knitting this pattern. Again I love this one and I hope you enjoy.

Welcome to 2010

So now is the time of year when people make resolutions for the new year. Things like lose weight, get a boyfriend, or do better in school. I would like to make a couple knitting resolutions for the year.

1) I would like to make a pair of socks, I have started to make a pair but they are very difficult so I stopped after one sock.

2) I would like try to make a sweater. The thought of making a sweater has always intimidated me but now that I know how to knit on circular needles the feat is not as scary.

3) I want my knitting club to actually have members. I know this is not strictly related to knitting itself but whatever. I hope that we can attract members to carry on the club when I leave.

4)To finish every project I start. I have the nasty habit of starting a project than not finishing it. So I resolve to finish every project I start.

5) Finally I resolve to be happy, again not strictly related to knitting. I will be happy with every knitting project I do, maybe even knit something for myself. But I will also be happy in life.

So those are my resolutions for the new year. Good luck in the new year remember to live life to the fullest.

Doctor Who and Knitting

So I am kind of a scifi geek and one thing I love to do is knit and watch shows like Battlestar Galactica, Caprica,and Doctor Who. Most recently I watched Doctor Who The End of Time part 1 and cannot wait for part 2.

I love, LOVE David Tennant as the doctor and he will soon be repleaced and I don't know how I feel about that. I have heard that the new actor playing the doctor (the 11th I believe) is good, but DT was my first doctor and it will be hard to replace him. However I look forward to the new season.
I also cannot wait for Caprica to start. Caprica is a spin-off of Battlestar that starts in January. Caprica is set 58 years before Battlestar and shows the creation of the original cylons. It should be a great show even for non BSG fans


So excited to knit and watch these!

Christmas!

So if you are a knitter, you know that the holiday season is on the busiest for a knitter. It is cheaper to make gifts, but not always the easiest. Especially if you are a college student with papers and finals. But the idea of giving someone else something you made is pretty cool. There are also some great holiday knitting patterns. I made this cute ornament for a bulletin board. I also found a really cool site that allows knitters (and other crafters) the ability to sell their products.
Esty.com is great, it is free to sell and they have other great products. People can find you locally as well. So if you want me to knit you something, make an order!
Enjoy the holidays!

Stressed out?

So if you are a college student, the month of November and December are very stressful (especially if you are in a discipline that writes long papers. How I handle stress is by knitting. For an hour or two I knit and forget about the work I have to do and the stress I am feeling and concentrate on knitting. Not only does it take my mind off of the things that are backing up that I need to do, but it makes me feel productive when I finish something. So if you are stressed out knit, it does wonders!

Here are some patterns I am currently working on:
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer06/PATTfetching.html (fingerless gloves, with a little twist)

http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter07/PATThalcyon.html (haven't started yet, but I will)

To blog or not to blog that is the question

So starting a blog seems to be the thing to do. So I decided to start a blog about knitting. I started knitting freshman year of college and am currently the president of my campus's knitting club. Also my last happens to be scarf (it was meant to be).

This blog will contain awesome patterns I find, along with my triumphs and failures in my knitting endeavors. And probably what is going on with the club on campus. I also want to share community service projects tied to knitting (we are involved in a few projects currently on campus).

Enjoy!