Well, the finger is still quite tender (see this post) so I haven't knit too much. However, in the spirit of Christmas I knit through the pain and finished my sister's Amanda Backpack. It came out of the wash Wednesday night and was given to her on Friday night. Barely enough time to dry! And of course I forgot to take a picture.
I did have a wonderful Christmas and I received a few fiber related gifts which I will share here:
First up is Knitting on the Edge by Nicky Epstein which was give to me by Pete. All I can say is WOW! I could spend hours looking at all these edgings. Great source for any designer or aspiring designer. Thanks Pete!
My sister Kristy got me Spinning Designer Yarns by Diane Varney. What an excellent book! I have already learned so much from reading the opening pages. I learned to spin by trial and error on my own and this book explains a lot of the missing pieces. Not only does it teach you how to spin "designer" (ie bulky, slubby, etc. . .) yarns, it also covers the basics which is what I really like. Thanks Kristy!
How sad, no picture for this one. Dot, my mother-in-law, got me Traditional Scandinavian Knitting by Sheila McGregor. Another great book! This one has tons of charts and lots of information (including historical info). Aren't I lucky to have such a great mother-in-law? Thanks Dot!
Since I haven't been able to do a whole lot of knitting, I've been reading quite a bit too. I just finished The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides and The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers. Both very good books which I will review on another day.
Glad the finger is on the mend - it still sounds sore tho'! Reading knitting books is of course a perfectly good alternate occupation but doesn't it just drive you mad wanting to get started on something ??
Posted by: Heather | Thursday, December 30, 2004 at 07:53 PM
Hey! I got Knitting on the Edge for Christmas, too. Definitely a neat book.
Glad to hear that your finger is getting a bit better!
Posted by: Theresa | Friday, December 31, 2004 at 03:00 PM
Wishing you a happy, happy, HAPPY New Year, Julie!
Posted by: Tam | Friday, December 31, 2004 at 08:33 PM
Great books!! Happy New Year. :)
Posted by: Liz | Sunday, January 02, 2005 at 12:04 PM
a very happy new year to you!
I hope you feel better...reading knitting books and not being able to knit sounds like torture! all those lovely things...then ow!
feel better soon :)!
Posted by: heather | Monday, January 03, 2005 at 03:20 PM
Good healing energy coming your way. I've added that spinning designer yarns to my wish list. It sounds good! Happy new year!
T
Posted by: Tanya | Monday, January 03, 2005 at 03:52 PM
Does the Amanda backpack require you to switch to dpn's at some point? Thanks.
Posted by: Prudent Purl | Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 01:24 PM