Just one class and I was inspired and motivated enough to take out that scarf my Grandma had started me off on and complete it! I really love the wool I used to knit this scarf for my son. It is a hand painted New Zealand wool on red, burgundy and grey tones. It is adorable and so textured. Who knew you could hand paint wool?
There is definately something intensely satisfying from knitting something yourself and seeing your child wearing it. This
is a sense of achievement I first experienced when I learnt to embroider and made baby singlets for all my pregnant friends, and later for my own baby. I can understand why knitting is a "time honoured tradition".
I can't say that the scarf is without flaws. I have dropped stitches and changed the ordering of knit and purl stitches more than once. But it is a great first project - and I don't think Noah will mind if there are some imperfections. I am so glad I resisted the urge to unravel the scarf on Saturday and start over. I am even quite fond of the little imperfections - they show my learning process.
1 comment:
OMG! He looks adorable wearing it and in NY, it will get tons of use. I can't believe how much he looks like Nathan!! Hope you guys are doing well.
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