Comments on: Holiday Blues

By: Marne

Marne — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:08:40 +0000

I’ll have to make her some more. Is that size still good. I think you said they should be longer, though? (That’s easy.)

Also, if you want to learn to knit, it’s much easier now because of the popularity of internet videos for everything. The best videos can be found here: http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/knit-stitch (this is the video for the knit stitch — you can link to videos for how to cast on, purl stitch, etc. across the top).

Also, for reference, I knit continental style. There are videos for both Continental and English style because different people learn different ways.
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By: Christine Eclavea Mercer

Christine Eclavea Mercer — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:17:46 +0000

Liz, I think Marne has a knitting group she likes – but is not near me. It is a really good idea. Marne has offered to help me before. I just chicken out.

By: Christine Eclavea Mercer

Christine Eclavea Mercer — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:15:34 +0000

Marne, I do always feel quite jealous when I see someone knitting outside ballet class. I used to bring a cross stitch. But I got bored with that. I don’t have to wait outside ballet class at the moment, since it’s afterschool. But I always seem to be waiting somewhere.

The ballet teacher told us today how much she loves the legwarmers. I proudly told her that they were a handmade gift from you.

By: Elizabeth A.

Elizabeth A. — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:50:46 +0000

I agree with everything Marne said.

I find crying a little makes me feel a little better. Cathartic I guess. Just a little, not the snot blowing ugly cry. I don’t like those.

Knitting can also make for a good friends. My mother and I once had a wonderful teacher and group we met with once a week to knit and chat for an hour. The teacher would help us get through problem spots and give us tips and enough knowledge to continue or projects for another week. I knitted the front of a sweater and then I went to college.
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By: Marne

Marne — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:38:57 +0000

Another benefit of knitting is that you can bring it with you places. You cannot lug your sewing machine around with you. But you can stick a sock or hat project in your purse and knit at the doctor’s office, or while waiting in line.

And give yourself a break, regarding feeling blue. You lost someone close to you, and that’s going to hurt for quite a while. So if you need to curl up on the couch and watch a sappy movie or look at pictures and cry, you don’t have to ask anyone’s permission!
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