Those who know Marilyn are aware that she has a propensity to get involved with things. The past several months have been atypical, to say the least, so she has been quite the homebody. Recently, she has found that due to acupuncture and massage treatments, she is feeling better. She has (as you know) signed up for some writing classes and joined a community choir.
Today, she is going to try something different. She is going to join a knitting group at the Hopkins Senior Center. They knit to donate items to various causes like the homeless or others in need. She has a secret hope that she will meet someone who will teach her how to knit socks. She is a pretty good knitter, but has been unable to master how to turn the heel of a sock despite buying several books and patterns.
Anyway, it will just be Al and me here at the house this morning. At least, she might bring home a story or two to share. This oddly snow-free winter has contributed to a lack of stories around here.
Lucky
Checked Youtube for you. Looks like lots of handy knitting stuff might be found there...
This one might help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wepNfo816RU
Posted by: Jeb | February 13, 2012 at 08:12 PM
Great idea! My mom knitted caps for premies for several years, she loved feeling as if she were helping them grow. You are so talented on that sewing machine, so I know you can handle the knitting needles.
Posted by: Linda Arkwright | February 13, 2012 at 06:08 PM
Lucky, How I wish I could be there to teach Marilyn to knit socks! Once the fundamentals are learned it's great fun to make them for gifts. The first pair I made were from black yarn (big mistake!) and were for size 12 feet (Dick's). I was sitting in a Belfast laundromat trying to read the instructions and feeling frustrated. An Irishwoman came up to me and announced "You're making socks! I learned to make them when I was six!" I felt properly chastized; the Europeans are 'way ahead of us in some things!
Posted by: Mary DeLand | February 13, 2012 at 12:29 PM
Glad Marilyn is feeling better. As one who cannot knit, I am impressed with her skills! Enjoy the rest of this snowless winter. At least it is snowless here! Hugs, Marge
Posted by: Marge Farbman | February 13, 2012 at 10:41 AM