Podcast Episode 28: Give the Gift of Knitting
You know that I absolutely love to teach people how to knit. I put in my order for my vacation knitting supplies which included 2 balls of Wool of the Andes and 2 pair of #7, 24” circular needles. This is my usual routine before I leave on an extended trip because it seems I always run into at least one person who tells me they would love to learn to knit. Voila! I have the yarn and needles ready for a spontaneous lesson. I’ve gotten people started by swimming pools, in ski lodges and even during long airplane flights.
The holidays provide two excellent opportunities for sharing the joys of knitting. If you happen to join in family celebrations, you can teach a new knitter in person. The second option is to put together a nice “learn to knit” package that will be nearly as good as having a teacher right at hand.
Books in Book Review
A to Z of Knitting, The Ultimate Guide for the Beginner to the Advanced Knitter by Sue Gardner
101 Designer One Skein Wonders Edited by Judith Durant
The Knitting Experience Book 1: The Knit Stitch by Sally Melville
The Knitting Experience Book 2: The Purl Stitch by Sally Melville
The Knitting Workshop by Elizabeth Zimmermann
The Knitting Workshop DVD by Elizabeth Zimmermann
What’s On My Needles
I had a delightful Thanksgiving weekend. Bob’s mom came all the way from Philadelphia . After all, there was a great grandson to be met! We actually had two Thanksgivings which made Xena quite happy. The first on Thursday with friends and the second at our home with family. I haven’t made Thanksgiving dinner in a few years so I was relieved to get everything on the table at the same time with nothing either burnt or raw! I didn’t do much knitting until everyone, except Muriel, had left Sunday afternoon. Then it was time for leftovers, football and knitting.
To keep up with my knitting progress during the week, be sure to check out my blog.
3 easy ways to listen...
Music used in this Podcast
Introduction: A Sunken Ship Irony – Reflection at Sundown [http://spotlessrecords.com/asunkenshipirony/]
Book Review: Jim Ronayne – The Three Brethren [http://www.jimronayne.co.uk/]
What’s On My Needles: Beyond The Pale – The Music Plays Me [http://www.beyond-the-pale.com/]
Ending: Jim Ronayne – Thoughts Of You [http://www.jimronayne.co.uk/]
The holidays provide two excellent opportunities for sharing the joys of knitting. If you happen to join in family celebrations, you can teach a new knitter in person. The second option is to put together a nice “learn to knit” package that will be nearly as good as having a teacher right at hand.
Books in Book Review
A to Z of Knitting, The Ultimate Guide for the Beginner to the Advanced Knitter by Sue Gardner
101 Designer One Skein Wonders Edited by Judith Durant
The Knitting Experience Book 1: The Knit Stitch by Sally Melville
The Knitting Experience Book 2: The Purl Stitch by Sally Melville
The Knitting Workshop by Elizabeth Zimmermann
The Knitting Workshop DVD by Elizabeth Zimmermann
What’s On My Needles
I had a delightful Thanksgiving weekend. Bob’s mom came all the way from Philadelphia . After all, there was a great grandson to be met! We actually had two Thanksgivings which made Xena quite happy. The first on Thursday with friends and the second at our home with family. I haven’t made Thanksgiving dinner in a few years so I was relieved to get everything on the table at the same time with nothing either burnt or raw! I didn’t do much knitting until everyone, except Muriel, had left Sunday afternoon. Then it was time for leftovers, football and knitting.
To keep up with my knitting progress during the week, be sure to check out my blog.
3 easy ways to listen...
Music used in this Podcast
Introduction: A Sunken Ship Irony – Reflection at Sundown [http://spotlessrecords.com/asunkenshipirony/]
Book Review: Jim Ronayne – The Three Brethren [http://www.jimronayne.co.uk/]
What’s On My Needles: Beyond The Pale – The Music Plays Me [http://www.beyond-the-pale.com/]
Ending: Jim Ronayne – Thoughts Of You [http://www.jimronayne.co.uk/]
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