Textile Skills

[affreca]

I noticed last week that my favorite knit skirt and the sweater I wear with it had small holes in them. And I love how soft they feel (both contain angora rabbit hair, which makes me want to do something with Mom's box of Pookers hair). So I took out my big needle and embroidery thread (which I have the full variety of colors from years of collection). The sweater has thick enough yarn I was able to find the two ends and tie them together, and then darn the back. Then darned the skirt. Now, time to work on the scarf. I'm on the second ball of yarn now. I love that my family taught me useful skills, like these.

Also, when I know more knitting skills, I want to knit an Irish hiking scarf.

Edit: I'm still working on my first scarf. I am not knitting a skirt.

Comments

[ninja-tech.livejournal.com]

I'm with you on being grateful for useful skills. Of course, I couldn't darn anything, but then again, I don't own much that is knitted that I wouldn't just give to CC Boutique if it was too worn for me. I did learn to sew and garden though--which are great hobbies. Some day I'll actually be able to garden, but I'll stick with sewing for now.

[http://users.livejournal.com/andsometimes_/]

that looks way over my head.

[ninja-tech.livejournal.com]

I love your icon! That's the best!

[http://users.livejournal.com/andsometimes_/]

oh, thanks

knit outfit

[(Anonymous)]

Kelly, I have a vintage knit top and matching skirt that used to be your Grandma Joyce's when she was a young teenager that would probably fit you. It is the prettiest outfit and I have worn it before when I was your age (and 50 lbs lighter - God, I can't believe I am saying that!! How did I gain all this weight? - I digress...) It is a dark reddish/pinkish color and the top has white beading on it. The skirt is just a straight sweater skirt. It would look nice on you. I'll bring it home the next time I come home. I just love that outfit.
Barb

Re: knit outfit

[(Anonymous)]

Cool. Doris