tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post1703350412390987214..comments2024-03-29T07:41:24.630-04:00Comments on The Legacy of Home: Afternoon KnittingMrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-41533531561714526112013-04-28T23:35:28.288-04:002013-04-28T23:35:28.288-04:00Dear Mrs. White,
This article got me thinking, an...Dear Mrs. White,<br /><br />This article got me thinking, and pressed home once again how out-of-balance my days and my life seem to be. I am on my feet most of the day (I am an at-home, home-educating mother), in spite of dealing with physical fatigue issues, and pressure myself to go-go-go around the house. There *always* seems to be more work than time, and I don't know how to simply sit and rest easy in a gentle afternoon of handiwork. I do so long to have that as my routine. Maybe you can offer words of wisdom or advice on how I can alter my thinking.<br /><br />Thank you in advance, and God bless you and yours this week,<br />Mrs. Skutt<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-72400560492680376542013-04-28T13:33:50.870-04:002013-04-28T13:33:50.870-04:00Oh, I would love to see a photo of your gloves!Oh, I would love to see a photo of your gloves!Katrinkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12809805272432812002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-87155108356414960872013-04-27T05:01:29.386-04:002013-04-27T05:01:29.386-04:00I really need to practice my knitting! I can cast ...I really need to practice my knitting! I can cast on and off and knit and purl but moving onto patterns terrifies me! :)<br /><br />Hopefully I will find it relaxing soon! <br /><br />If I have a free afternoon I like to bake, garden, cross stitch, or write letters to my pen pals. xJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04441772575424198075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-46963269575845020412013-04-26T13:09:31.588-04:002013-04-26T13:09:31.588-04:00I am baking breads today. I have a plain one in th...I am baking breads today. I have a plain one in the oven along with a cinnamon one, and then I plan to make some lemon tea bread. One loaf to have with supper, one with breakfast tomorrow and one for afternoon tea. I am also a knitter. I am working on a large basketweave blanket in dark blue for my teenage son. You may want to check out Bev's Country Cottage blog, where there are many simple patterns for free. I have made many of the basic hats she has on the site, as well as many bootees for babies. You could also just do a simple garter stitch scarf for next winter. Simply cast on 20 or more stitches on size 8 needles and knit garter stitch to desired length. I slip the first stitch of every row, and it makes a neater edge. Or, you could try one of the seafarer scarves for men, with the garter stitch on the ends and the ribbed middle, which make them less bulky. My father likes those scarves a lot. You can find the patterns for them by googling "seafarer scarf". My last suggestion is the Lion Brand Yarn site, which has hundreds of projects. I especially like their easy knit dishcloth. They take a small amount of kitchen cotten and work up to be the best dishcloths I've ever used. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-52400558749717788842013-04-26T12:14:16.016-04:002013-04-26T12:14:16.016-04:00I, too, forget the little things sometimes and tha...I, too, forget the little things sometimes and that is why I am grateful for all the little old ladies on YouTube. They also keep me from becoming frustrated with their gentle voices. :)<br /><br />Happy Friday!<br />Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07583237521351117270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-1915547193246904062013-04-26T11:26:06.956-04:002013-04-26T11:26:06.956-04:00Hello Mrs. White,
I got your email--please no wor...Hello Mrs. White,<br /><br />I got your email--please no worries! Don't we all get mixed up sometimes...LOL! <br /><br />Here is a pattern for a fingerless mitt that is simple:<br /><br />http://www.knittersreview.com/Maine_Morning_Mitts.pdf<br /><br />I have made those a few times for gifts. I did make a more elaborate pair and that may be what your thinking of:<br /><br />http://www.blueberrycottage.org/2009/01/watchyamakin-mum.html<br /><br />I do find knitting so relaxing and now I will 'oft take it into my garden with me. I have a nice stone seat there and when the flowers bloom I will bring some knitting or sketching there. We all need a reprieve from the day to day.<br /><br />So glad your heater is on the mend. Your not alone in your financial woes. We just can't seem to make the dollar stretch as far as it used to no matter what I try to finagle in the budget.But, we just keep looking for ways:-)<br /><br />Thanks for praying for my appointment Wednesday. It really tired me out! They took 20 vials of blood! I will be giving myself BComplex and B12 shots to see if that helps with the neuropathy. I am praying! <br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />SuzanneSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016058828515830560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-13009111711149710292013-04-26T10:49:30.814-04:002013-04-26T10:49:30.814-04:00That sounds so nice. Knitting is my first love, bu...That sounds so nice. Knitting is my first love, but I am currently working on a big crochet table cloth :)<br /><br />Yesterday I hand sewed a little drawstring bag to keep my rosary in and it reminded me of you when I was sitting there hand sewing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-61295287022930755312013-04-26T10:29:50.287-04:002013-04-26T10:29:50.287-04:00I'm more of a crocheter myself. My older girls...I'm more of a crocheter myself. My older girls and I are working on a crochet project. It started out with them not knowing what they were making but following my verbal instructions. They work away excited to see what it will be. Now they are towards the end and anxious to see the final results. It has been quite fun to sit and crochet with my girls in the afternoons for awhile as we discuss life.Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11808437059057372095noreply@blogger.com