I knit but I don't knit like you. I'm more the small project type. My mind is whirling with too many creative ideas to deal with garments.
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11-02-2006, 03:13 PM #1
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11-02-2006, 03:19 PM #2
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Very nice work!
TThe little hates are adorable. I love the Christmas stocking. Sadly, I make hats and scarves for the boys and DH, but only when I am in a car. I usually cable of fair isle them to amuse myself and knit them as fast as possible to be finished. I prefer large projects and small needles. Here is what DH's Christmas sweater will look like: http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/no/vi...id=14&&lang=no
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11-03-2006, 08:23 AM #3
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I love all these responses....and who knew bikers were such avid knitters. If you all tell me you're blues fans, too......we'll just have to have a party or something. I forgot to mention that I'm a music freak, too.
I'm off test riding bikes today with a friend who suddenly is hooked.
More later!!!
Best to all..
Maureen
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11-03-2006, 08:32 AM #4
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Obviously I am a knitter too. I have done socks, hats, scarves, vests, felted clogs and sweaters although I have a lot of unfinished projects sitting around, especially now that I am riding more and knitting less.
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11-03-2006, 09:51 AM #5
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ooh i want a pair of those slippers! i need a new pair too.
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11-03-2006, 12:33 PM #6
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Knitters Rule. No...Bikers Rule. No....Bikers Who Knit Rule. Oh...I don't know...I only know that I love both.
But I'm always in hot pursuit of the ultimate blues band. My idea of heaven is to sit in a tiny club with a 'tear at your soul' harmonica player....good bassist....and a killer lead guitar. Add to the mix...a swampy gravelly voice....oh oh...be still my heart.
As for knitting...it calms me. ( I tend to go full tilt most of the time.) The business of counting......concentrating...and the simplicity of creating something beautiful out of two sticks and a hank of yarn has always amazed me. I've made ski sweaters out of Icelandic yarn...shawls...endless scarves...just about everything but socks. I don't wear socks in Florida except for biking!! The slippers and socks pictured here are beautiful! This is one talented group of women.
I'm very happy to be in your company.
Maureen
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11-03-2006, 05:04 PM #7
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Welcome Maureen . . .I'm sitting here with my almost finished shawl on my lap, trying to finish reading all these interesting posts.
Weather permitting, I'm going to meet my first TE cyclist friend tomorrow on a bike club ride. This is a great, very supportive site -- glad you found it.
And that is so cool -- having a bike shop in the family!
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11-03-2006, 05:14 PM #8
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Mlove - LOVE the slippers!!!
IFJane - welcome aboard!!
I don't knit. Can't . I can crochet granny squares and attach them to each other..... that's why I took up beading. Much easier for me.....
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11-02-2006, 03:19 PM #9
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sk those are really neat.
i want to get back into crocheting, but its hard because i don't know anyone around here to ask for help when i start, and when i mess up."Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget everything except what you're going to do now and do it." – William C. Durant
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11-02-2006, 03:26 PM #10
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You BROTHER owns a BIKE SHOP!!! <---- fuming with jealously over here.
Seriously, enjoy your new ride. I wish I had a captive mechanic.
Onto the secondary topic, I knit, too!!! My friend taught me last year, and I love it. I'm supposed to be knitting a sweater (I have the yarn and the pattern), but I've been spending too much on fitness stuff to buy the cable needles I need.
So I'm currently knitting a shawl instead using a very easy pattern. But my favorite thing to knit is socks because they are so comfy, the yarn is cheap because you don't need a lot, and they don't take too long to knit, either.
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11-02-2006, 03:32 PM #11
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I am envious as well. i wish I had a relative who even knew someone who owned a bike shop. Sigh.
Biking, running, and planning to do a marathon and a tri put a hold on all knitting related expenses. I swapped one hobby for 3.
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11-02-2006, 03:32 PM #12
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Hey, I'm an avid knitter too!!!
I've knit several sweaters and LOTS of socks and mittens and scarves. Socks are my favorite thing to knit.
Here's a brown sock I knit for my husband years ago- the only photo I have right now:
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11-02-2006, 06:54 PM #13
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Hi and Welcome Maureen. I ride and knit too(not at the same time LOL) I have a Trek hybrid and a Giant road bike. Love them both. I like to knit scarves mostly, don't have patience for big projects really. I did make a gorgeous shawl last yr- candy apple red in Lion brand homespun V shaped w/ fringe. It turned out well. Have fun test riding bikes at your brothers shop. I swiped a WSD seat off the Trek 1000 wsd for my Giant b/c I liked it. Pick what fits you and makes you want to ride. Good Luck. Jennifer
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