Monday, May 19, 2014

Let's Knit!!

Saturday, I took a knitting class...at an Alpaca Farm,
this Alpaca Farm...
 

 It was a gorgeous day so we sat outside...

 at this lovely table...
with a perfect view of the Alpaca grazing in the field.

 Here is "the start of something big"!
Don't you just love that pretty yarn...

 this hand stitched tablecloth...

 and all these pretty knitting needles.

Today, I learned to knit and pearl.
I have made a few mistakes since arriving home,
but now I think I am getting the hang of it.
 
I will be going back this Saturday and I can't wait.
 
Many thanks to Leanne, who taught me everything I now know about knitting.
She is a busy mom and an awesome knitting teacher.
If you are interested, her blog can be found here.
 

29 comments:

MarmePurl said...

OH YES! This is the start of something BIG! Go Debbie!

DeniseinVA said...

What a fun post Debbie and I look forward to seeing what your knitting will turn into. A beautiful setting to learn :)

Buttons Thoughts said...

Oh I am so excited for you you learned how to knit in the perfect place a place of beauty.
There is no stopping you now welcome to a world of wonder and imagination. I only have one thing to ask do you need a pattern for a hat that is worn by a happy cow? Go girl. Hug B

E. said...

The surroundings are so inspiring! Beautiful place to be creative. Enjoy the new week!

Montanagirl said...

Looks like you're enjoying yourself - I never could get into knitting. But I do look forward to seeing what you're making!

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

What a fun place to learn how to knit!

Adrienne said...

So fun! And what a setting!! I know how much you love that place - and she's so talented. Looks dreamy!

Andee said...

Yay!!!! I am so glad you are knitting!!!!! I hope I can swing by when you are at the farm. Next time you are there you have to go visit the blue birds at the pond!

TexWisGirl said...

you look so cute. i'm not sure how you're going to fit fiber crafting into your already packed list of talents and hobbies! :)

Tina Fariss Barbour said...

I'm so excited that you're starting a new adventure! You look so happy working in those beautiful surroundings. I know you'll be great at knitting. Maybe if I took a class instead of trying to learn from books, I'd do better. :-)

Muffie said...

I used to love knitting, but had to give it up when I lost fine motor skills in my right hand. (You really can't knit with one hand!) Crocheting can be done a little easier w/the one hand, but that, too, fell by the wayside. I hope you enjoy the knit/purl and will be making some beautiful projects! What a glorious setting you had there!

Farm Girl said...

Oh how fun!!! I need to sit and learn and knit. I think it would have been a perfect day knitting like that. I bet you were in heaven.
I can't wait to see what you make.

Sally said...

How great is that! And, the photo's are lovely.

I had a knitting project many years ago; it was an afghan that ended up being about twelve feet long. Seriously. :)

Have a happy day, Debbie.

DIMI said...

These are great news Debbie!!It sure is fun learning to knitt!And the place is very beautiful!!Wishing you many knitting creations!!
Dimi...

Karen said...

How cool! You can't get a better classroom than that! I can't knit, I don't have the manual dexterity!

Lisa Gordon said...

I taught myself to knit, and although I',m not really good at it (scarf, fine. sweater, etc., nope!!), I find it very, very relaxing.

That yarn looks so soft!

Brian King said...

It looks like you had a great time! Beautiful place to learn, too.

Gail Dixon said...

That is one beautiful location in which to knit. I'm afraid I would've been pining for my camera. I wish I could knit, but I've no patience. Can't wait to see what you come up with!

Unknown said...

That looks like a lot of fun. I like spending time doing crafts as well as enjoying the fresh air. It is nice you were able to do both.

LeAnn said...

I used to know how to knit. I mainly do crocheted items. I have tried to make a baby blanket for all my grandchildren through the years and great grandchildren. I have one due in July; so I need to get going on it.
I loved the pictures and I think you will enjoy knitting. I will look forward to pictures of your work.
Blessings to you!

Cheryl @ TFD said...

I'd love to go to a knitting class held in such a beautiful place! What fun! Enjoy your week and the next knitting class!

Unknown said...

Wow! how cool is this!!!

Sue (this n that) said...

Well done Debbie... it's a lovely thing to know how to knit :D)

Laura. M said...

Good job;))
a kiss

Unknown said...

This looks like SO much fun! Would love to take a class when I have a bit more time on my hands!!!

Leanne Coppola said...

I am so happy that you enjoyed the lesson!!! Can't wait to see you again this weekend. Let's hope for more sunshine!!!

Ida said...

You always find such fun things to do. I could never master knitting even though my Grandma tried to teach me. (Being a "lefty" didn't help). That is a lovely shade of yard and I can't wait to see what you create.

Miss Debbie said...

Proud of you! Good job!

Bev said...

WOW I'm proud of you!! Learning to knit!!!!