My mother is confused... I still suck

[eumelia]

In regard to the last post, I had started the scarf, but it got twisted and then I noticed the joining got screwy (using circular needles, though I think I'm gonna have to get a shorter pair *grumbles*), so I ripped it and asked:

"Mummy, do you know how to make a proper joining?"
"Um... let me see... why do you want to join the yarn?"
*hard look* "The scarf is supposed to be knit in the circular"
"What do you mean?"
"What do you mean "what do you mean"?! A row of stitches that connects into a circle" I have begun to laugh hysterically.
"But wouldn't that make a tube?"
"Yes! That's the point!"
"Why would you make a scarf that's a tube?"
"Mummy didn't you read the pattern?"
"For what?"
"The scarf!"

Mummy and I always seem to get into these little Abbot and Costello moments :) It's a bonding and trying experience at times.
Mummy is quite irate about this, because she's confused about the circular knitting I'm "insisting" on using.

In any event I ripped the beginning :(

Who am I supposed to turn to for help in craft if not my mother (who is unfortunately confused)... I still suck.

Comments

[eumelia.livejournal.com]

I actually posted with you in mind ;)

My mom met a woman who knits at her Mah-Jong group so I should be getting many helpful tips :)

I'm gonna try to find Knitting without tears at some bookshops.

Do you have any other books or websites to recommend?

I feel so honored ;)

[orcabee.livejournal.com]

yes! Stitch 'n bitch by debbie stoller. great book. but having live help tends to be better......


This book is like the bible of knitting. It has everything in it. There's a sequel to it called Stitch 'n Bitch Nation which has a ton of wonderful patterns in it. It's cool to get, but only in addition to the original, as there aren't as many tips to get yourself out of a hole. Also, if you do a google search for "knitting help" there are a lot of blogs where you can ask questions. I've never tried them, though. I always end up going to my grandmother or friend.

This is the book

[orcabee.livejournal.com]

They have it on amazon and a lot of other sites as well.

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=ik39orzCvl&isbn=0761128182&itm=1

Re: This is the book

[eumelia.livejournal.com]

Put it on my WishList, though I'll try and buy it at the local book store.

Re: I feel so honored ;)

[eumelia.livejournal.com]

My Granny, who taught me when I was nine (I've known "how to" knit for years; cast on, knit, purl and bind off, other than that nada!) lived in South Africa, a long way away from Israel, and as you read my mother hast forgotten all her craftiness :)

So I'm dying to relearn and make this hobby a proper one.