I have been having such fun with this project. Even though I designed the pattern and totally understand the concept of knitting and purling, it still amazes me to watch the image come to life. The part that was giving me the most worry, was how the face would turn out. It didn't have to resemble the baby's father, but it did need to look human. I am so pleased with the results. Yes, he does rather have a grimace on his face, but remember that he is hoisting a massive amount of weight on that barbell.
I have a few more inches to stitch and then I'll give it a gentle wash, pin it out and let it dry.
As this project draws near to close, I have been thinking of what to work on next. I do have another unfinished knit afghan as well as a crocheted one that needs the blocks stitched together and then a border added. Then again, there is that new ball of yarn destined to become a hat....
Today I have a rather fun experience at work. I know it isn't mainly stitching related, but I do want to share. One of the librarians from the school that our store adopted in the fall came in to purchase books with the donated money. She has a lot of buying to do as our store and customers raised well over $7000.00. That equated to approximately 700 new books for their school library. Today she selected 88. One of the books was a knitting instructional book. The librarian said that when she loans it out, she is going to include a pair of knitting needles and a ball of yarn. The children from that school are generally not well off and there is no sense in borrowing a knitting book if you don't have supplies. How thoughtful of her. I'm going to look through my supplies and select some for her. Who knows, perhaps the kids will start a knitting club at their school.
Thanks for joining me for Stitch'n Time. I'll be back again next Monday with my next project.
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2 comments:
I love your story about the librarian. I teach knitting at my local library and our needles are available to borrow, just like the books.
I would suggest this book to her:https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/finger-knitting-fun-28-cute/9781631590702-item.html?ikwid=Finger+knitting+Vickie+howell&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0
What an amazing job you have done on that afghan. I do hope the librarian is able to encourage a new generation of knitters. My computer has just come back from hospital! so hoping I will be able to link up with you next week. xx
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