Jan 08 2009
Something New
Ah, what a fickle knitter I am.
After yesterday’s excitement about starting to knit my big blanket to snuggle under, I got up this morning and flicked through an old knitting magazine to check out a baby sweater that I’m thinking of knitting for my nephew.
While browsing, I came across a knitted shopping bag which completely distracted me from the project I had anticipated beginning today, as I had all the materials I need (apart from a giant button, which I can pick up any time) sitting in my knitting bag.
So, the blanket is on hold before it’s even begun and I’ve started work on my fancy new shopping bag. I’m knitting it up in black DK yarn on 4mm needles. The pattern is very simple – the front and back panels are in stocking stitch and the gusset and handles in moss stitch.
Being such a simple pattern, I’m hoping this isn’t going to be a very long project. Depending on how it goes, I should have enough yarn to make up several of these – ideal gifts if they turn out well!
I love the versatility of knitting and how many different things it allows you to create. It’s just a shame I don’t have the discipline to stick to one thing…
