My First Sock

One done, one to go. I love it and it fits perfectly. Now my other foot is cold so back to knitting.

Owl goofiness

Owl goofiness
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Not much sketching going on lately but lots of knitting. I did go through my journal and add some background colors and patterns to some pages though. That was rather fun and relaxing.

I haven't completely stopped sketching

sketchbook
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I decided I was too tired to knit something the other night since it was something that required more attention than the dish clothes I had been working on. I picked up my sketchbook instead figuring if I screwed that up, I'd just turn the page. That beats ripping out stitches any day.

I probably should have turned the page after screwing up the legs on the globe stand but I just kept going. My cat did not try to attack the pen as is her usual activity while I draw. I had already worn her out by playing with her so she was content to sleep beside me. It was fun to draw her but even in her sleep she changes positions too often for me. I'll just have to keep trying.

Knitting - The Project That's Filling all My Sketch Time

knitting
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Every spare second has been filled with knitting for the last two weeks, or at least that's how it feels. I have learned to knit after a 20-some year break. I'm taking a class and it's wonderful because I'm actually learning all the basics besides the actual knit and purl stitch, like how to bind off and read a pattern. Next week we are to learn how to do cable stitches. I've finished two dish clothes and am working on a third, started a scarf (pink/purple) and have a large practice piece that is a pattern similar to a rib stitch that I will probably finish soon and give to my daughter as a doll afghan.

I'm having a great time and am really hoping that the shop where I'm taking lessons will offer a sock project class soon. I really want to learn to knit socks. That was on my goal list for this year and I have purchased the supplies already.

8 mm film projector

Last night the family had an old movie night. We watched family films from the 1950's and 1960's. This projector has been working hard for almost 60 years! It was purchased in 1951, shortly after the 8mm film camera.

We had such a good time and the kids loved the "old technology" aspect. We got out the slide projector too and loved the old slides. There's nothing quite like the sound of clicking through the slides (or the inevitable muttering when they jam).