A new member of the family
Here is a picture of the newest member of my cat family. I wanted to learn how to knit this summer so yesterday I went to my neighborhood Michael's to buy some 100% cotton yarn to make a dish cloth. Before I even got in the store, this cat jumped out at me and pleaded for me to give him a good home where he would be loved. How could I say no to such a needy fellow? He joins the other 200 or so cats I already have and is quite happy to be living here!
I did actually go into the store and was quite pleased that they had purple cotton to make a dish cloth. Thanks to Marie N I had a website which gave me instructions and illustrated what I needed to know. I bought the yarn, went home and dove right in. I finished with my project today and had quite a lot of fun doing it. I learned how to cast on, knit, add a stitch, decrease a stitch and finally how to bind off. I noticed there was one error in it but since this was my first and just for me, I decided not to take it out. It was a real struggle for me. Everytime I'd see the mistake, I would remind myself that no one is perfect : )
It was a great day for the 1st day of summer vacation. In addition to knitting my first item, I went with my husband to a confessional study on private confession and absolution. What a fantastic way to start the summer!
7 Comments:
At 6:48 PM, Jessie said…
Yay! Welcome to your new little waiter kitty! I like him - that is such a cute face!
Great job on the dish cloth, it looks really good... Though I've tried to knit a couple times, I'm still more of a cross-stitch woman, myself. ;-)
At 8:24 PM, Barb the Evil Genius said…
I like your cat, and your purple dishcloth! I don't know if I could have left a mistake in there; I am such a perfectionist!
At 7:13 AM, Marie N. said…
Hi Barb,
The pattern you chose for your dishcloth is nice -- I have some of those which Jennifer made for me. You did a great job!
I didn't even try yarn overs until last month.
What will you make next? surely you have some of that lovely purple yarn left over!
At 7:34 AM, Presbytera said…
Now that I've made one ofr myself, I will make more for gifts. We have an anniversary tomorrow for Nick and Naomi. I have started on one for them. This morning I will be Pistol Packin' again and this evening I will be you know where. That means if I don't clean today, I will have time to finish the gift. Sounds like a good reason NOT to clean : )
At 11:17 PM, Anonymous said…
You know what I call that cat? Target practice.
At 12:31 PM, Barb the Evil Genius said…
Cats rool, dogs drool.
At 4:06 PM, Aaron.D.Nemoyer said…
I certainly can't tell there's a mistake.
Dogs may drool on occassion, but at least it's a friendly, loving, "I need you, master" drooling. That's better than any tail being waved in your face as your cat snobbishly walks away.
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