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?!"

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Latvian Style - Sea Mineral Mittens by spillyjane












This is my first adventure into knitting mittens with several color changes and a design reminiscent of sea waves. I downloaded the pattern from http://www.ravelry.com/ (you need to be a member) or you can go to http://spillyjane.blogspot.com/ to download your free copy.

I am using one ball of Palette yarn from http://www.knitpicks.com/ White, Mist (light grey,) Fog (medium grey,) Cornmeal (pale yellow,) and Pool (blue,). I haven't gone very far in the pattern. I will keep you all posted on my progress.

1 comment:

N. Maria said...

I've got it downloaded, Missy Enabler you.
Do you have an updated photo of yours?
I can hardly believe you have only been knitting 4 years and doing fairisle. Hmmm.
Maria