I am sorry to say that I have not always been a knitter. At least, I didn't know I was. I've since learned that some of us (we know who we are) have an "inner knitter" that has to be released, and whoo boy - just wait until that happens! My journey on becoming a knitter began sometime in 2005 when my sister innocently asked me - "Do you know how to knit? I want to learn to knit. Can you find someone who knows how and have them show you and then you teach me?" I really didn't have an interest (so I thought), so I didn't really pursue it.
Then we had the fateful trip to Alaska in May 2005 to visit one of my very best friends in the whole world, Michelle (Robert calls her "Spunky"). And what is her newest hobby - you guessed it! Knitting! So I asked her to teach me. Steve and Ginger were vacationing with us, so one night when we were out without Michelle, we stopped in a Fred Meyer store and bought some cheap yarn and what seemed to be like 6 foot long knitting needles. We excitedly showed our purchases to Michelle when we got back to her house, and her response was - "I'm not going to teach you with those. Tomorrow we'll go to the yarn store." The what? They have stores dedicated to yarn? Are you kidding me? Yeah, yeah, you and I both know what happened next. Yes, my name is Tammy and I am a yarn snob. So what?
Anyway, I finally got permission to post some photos of Spunky's illustrious finished objects on the blog. She is definitely an inspiration, and very talented. So, by way of introduction:
This is Michelle and me in St. Louis when she competed in the Scottish Games (she's also a competitive Highland Dancer).
The gorgeous afghan (and closeup) she made out of the "Big Book of Quick Knit Afghans" (I'm not sure which specific pattern) out of KnitPicks Andean Silk.
A Feather and Fan pattern Baby Afghan (I think this is KnitPicks Crayon), and
The start to this awesome kimono sweater! (Yes, she does really like KnitPicks!)
So, I'm dedicating this post to my friend ("love you") and sending hugs to Alaska. Thanks for introducing me to the world of knitting and fibers! (And yes, I did eventually teach my sister how to knit!)
Comments (5)
How awesome to have someone not only teach you, but to get you hooked on lovely yummy yarns too... right from the beginning...lol, what a great friend, story, and gorgeous FO's :)
Posted by Jaime | February 21, 2007 6:32 PM
My mom taught me and my inner knitter, which I had been apparently ignoring was released. :) I now knit all the time. When I don't knit I go through withdrawals. :) I love Knit Picks too. They have some really nice yarns at half the price of most yarn stores. I'm going to making the Central Park Hoodie for one of my KALs and it would cost me like $100 or more with most yarns. The priciest at Knit Picks is going to be $60.....Yeah Knit Picks.
Posted by Trish | February 21, 2007 8:37 PM
What a nice post about your friend! Hi Spunky!
Posted by Zarah | February 22, 2007 7:11 AM
I'm in your corner. I learned how to crochet in high school and I have made many baby blankets, but that was about the extent of it. My brother-in-law taught me how to knit in September of 2005 and it's been non-stop ever since. I love it! I also have become your typical yarn snob. I'm sorry, but we put so much time and love into a project, you want it to last! You want it to feel great in your hands as you are working with it! Which is why I am also a devoted fan of Knit Picks. :-) Thanks for sharing and hello and thanks to Spunky!
Posted by Sue | February 22, 2007 12:48 PM
Hey Spunky,
When are you packing up your knitting supplies and coming to meet all your new friends?
Robert
Posted by Robert | February 23, 2007 12:49 PM