Mom's Knitting Room: Panda Cotton

Welcome To Mom's Knitting Room

Welcome to my blog page. My site will update from time to time. You may on occasion see items rearranged or removed. So don't think you're going "crazy". I am still learning to navigate within the blog world.

My knitting experiences have been very slight. I have only been knitting about four years. Learning the "ropes" and "ins and outs" of knitting from my mom who has been knitting for over 50 years. I have had the privilege of having many talented women and men teach me their "tricks of the trade". They have been generous and patient with me as I learn this craft.

You might wonder why its taken so long for me to catch the "bug" of knitting, but until recently it occurred to me that this long lived art would die with my mom as she is the only one of three siblings who can knit and crochet. So in order to keep the tradition alive and hopefully pass this on to future generations in our family, I ventured out on this new journey and chapter in my life.

There are many knitters out there so willing to help "newbies" along this expedition of knitting. Along the way, I have been able to impart some new techniques, skills and information to my 80 year old mom. I've been able to introduce her to fabulous fibers as well. . . . .

Who said "you can't teach an old dog new tricks?!"

Monday, July 2, 2007

Panda Cotton - Socks Finished

My Panda Cotton socks are finally finished!!! These socks feel so comfy and drapey. The fabric is luscious! Panda Cotton by Crystal Palace Yarns and knitted on US #2 needles.

9 comments:

Miriam Quinn said...: Is this yarn soft to knit? I shy away from cotton because it doesn't feel as elastic as wool and the material feels rougher. How did you like knitting with Panda Cotton? It looks like it has more loft than most yarns.; Tue Jul 03, 08:22:00 AM EDT
Anonymous said...: GORGEOUS!! Just GORGEOUS!! So proud of ya!! :); Thu Jul 05, 11:03:00 AM EDT
Carole Knits in Houston said...: Beautiful socks!; Thu Jul 05, 11:07:00 AM EDT
Tabitha said...: Beautiful socks. Don't you just love Panda Cotton.; Thu Jul 05, 11:18:00 AM EDT
Unknown said...: Looking good! great colour and workmanship.; Thu Jul 05, 01:32:00 PM EDT
N. Maria said...: Just look at those beautiful socks! They look very comfortable, too.; Thu Jul 05, 04:06:00 PM EDT
annette2u said...: Wow Mildred
Great job and they are beautiful.
Makes me want to get mine done.
Annette; Thu Jul 05, 04:54:00 PM EDT
Sarah said...: Oooh, I love that yarn. Just made a pair for my mom, and have some waiting in the wings for myself.; Thu Jul 05, 11:27:00 PM EDT
Anonymous said...: And they are g r e a t!; Sat Jul 07, 06:23:00 PM EDT

Cats and Dogs

I am quite blessed to have a husband who indulges me to no end. Our dog rescued a tabby cat with three kittens, all grown at this point. There were three females and one male, but the male cat ran away. The others have stayed. We have been successful in domesticating one of the three kittens, pictured below named Scratcher, plus the mother cat. We managed to spay all three female cats (Mommy Cat, Scratcher Face and White Face) and care for them daily. Two live with us while the third one (White Face) refuses to be housebroken. Doesn't matter to us, we still care for her and look for her daily to be sure she is safe and sound. We have a doghouse outside under our balconey so she is sheltered from the snow, rain and sleet. During the winter months we use a heating bowl for her water and put lots of blankies in her doghouse so she stays warm and dry.