Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Knits, Greatest Hits!!

This past Spring, I learned how to knit!
Signing up for and attending those classes, was one of the best decisions, 
I've made in a long time.

 I took my classes here at Arrow Acres Alpaca Farm

We sat outside, with an awesome view of the Alpaca's.

 Here is a picture of my first project, my teacher Leanne got me stared.

 The table was covered with this gorgeous handmade tablecloth,

instead of flowers, our centerpiece was a pretty vase, 
filled with knitting needles.
It's all in the details.

I have come a long way since my first "practice" piece.
I've knitted 2 scarves, and 24 hats.
I am so proud to share with everyone, some of my favorites.







Here I am on the farm, knitting.
I haven't a doubt in my mind, that I will be knitting forever but,
I'm ready to move forward from hats and branch out in to something new.
I signed up for another class next month, fingerless gloves,
I'm just a tad excited!!

Please stop by and check out all the creative people who link in!!

36 comments:

Cranberry Morning said...

Signing up for a class was a great idea. I think it helps motivate one to keep on keeping on! I love all the hats! They're beautiful. When I learned to knit, I did a ton of hats also, then moved on to cardigan sweaters for kids. Now, as I mentioned in a recent post, I've done NOTHING. I need to get back into it. Maybe I too need to be knitting with a group of people. It would be so much more fun. You're doing a beautiful job. Keep up the good work, Debbie!

Mrs. Laura Lane said...

Oh, I'd love to find a knitting class like that. I had a homeschool friend who taught a group of us the basics. I found a tutorial on KnitPicks.com that taught me how to make mittens by a video tutorial.

Blessings, glad to have found you. Do visit!
Laura of Harvest Lane Cottage

Mrs. Laura Lane said...

P.S. I visited because I love purple!

The Furry Gnome said...

The chief fabric artist is starting to prepare for her week-long quilting retreat -sounds a little similar. She always comes home excited and full of new ideas.

eileeninmd said...

Debbie, taking the class was a great idea. You are like a natural at knitting though! I love all the pretty Hats. I am sure you will do great with making the gloves too! Stay warm & safe, have a happy day!

21 Wits said...

How cool is that! What a perfect way to experience learning anything, right out in the middle of nature, and the adorable Alpacas too! For a beginner your hats are lovely.

Changes in the wind said...

You took to knitting like a duck to water...Great job!!

Farm Girl said...

I love how many hats you did. I can't wait to see what is next. It looks just lovely sitting out there in the sun. How is the blizzard going?

Leanne Coppola said...

This makes me so happy!!!!!! You are doing so well and it thrills me to see how much you are enjoying a craft that I love so much.

Bethany Carson said...

Love the photo of you knitting! You have a very sunny smile! You did a great job on the hats--they look beautiful!

Michelle said...

This looks like a great way to learn how to knit!

TexWisGirl said...

you're so cute! yup, gloves for everyone! :)

TexWisGirl said...

p.s. bounce a quarter! :)

Linda said...

How wonderful!!!! I can't believe how you churned out so many hats!!!! I loved that photo of you knitting too!!!

Adrienne said...

Love it!! It's been fun sharing in your enthusiasm for knitting - and for learning! The table cloth is beautiful. Reminds me of one I have that belonged to my grandmother!

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

I'd like the blue hat. Uh. Couldn't use it here. Do you knit cargo shorts?

Muffie said...

Knitting is such a peaceful pastime. I wish my fingers still worked so I get back to it. Your work is gorgeous!

Grandma Barb's This and That said...

Good for you! Glad you are enjoying it so, Your hats are so cute. Will look forward to the mittens.

DeniseinVA said...

When I was looking around for a matching hat, scarf and gloves, and after seeing your lovely creations, I was actually thinking of taking knitting classes. Wonderful photos Debbie, I love all of them but I absolutely adore that pink hat, and then I also love the one of you knitting. You have such a big smile on your face and I know you are enjoying knitting.

Breathtaking said...

Well done! A relaxing hobby and creative too. I love all your hats, and the cross stitched table cloth.

Buttons Thoughts said...

Love love this post your hats are incredible. I have no knit any hats for a month now I think I need to try fingerless gloves, sounds hard I will be watching you:) Great work my friend. Hug B

Sally said...

You learned quickly, and I'm so proud of all you've accomplished! Those hats are each a delight and beautiful! :)

barbara l. hale said...

Could use one of those hats up here in Massachusetts today! They are gorgeous. I've never learned to knit really, but I crochet and it keeps me sane some days.

DIMI said...

Debbie you have learned new patterns i can see!
And you sure are so creative!
I like your pink and blue hat!So preety!!
Knitting is a relaxing hobby !
Dimi...

Maureen @ Josephina Ballerina said...

Hey girlfriend,
That last pic of you sitting there pretty as you please with that happy grin is wonderful.
I'm looking forward to your first sweater! I knit one once -my one and only foray into knitting. If I can do it, ANyOnE can do it. Take my word on that one!
Did you get much snow? Like 2 or 3 inches here. No biggie.
xo, m & jb (who has a cold and had me a little worried)

Brian King said...

Nice work you do! Syd loves her hats!

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Very pretty- I love the pink one!

Conniecrafter said...

Your hats look fantastic, you do beautiful work! Such beautiful scenery to learn in. Good luck learning the fingerless gloves :)

Cathy H. said...

Oh, these are beautiful! I self-taught myself to knit and can only knit dishrags!! You had a wonderful place for a class...outside...such fun!

Stephanie said...

Knits greatest hits..... you are the best, Debbie :) You do such beautiful work and you look extra lovely while making your sweet creations.

Thanks a bunch for sharing at Roses of Inspiration. Hugs!

LeAnn said...
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LeAnn said...

Oh I loved this one. You are so inspiring. I really enjoyed watching you progress in your knitting. I must get back to it. If I started right now I might could make 32 hats for all my grandchildren for Christmas next year. I do like to dream that I could do this.
Blessings for you!

Unknown said...

I was so incredibly lucky to have received one of these gorgeous hats, and I absolutely LOVE mine - I literally have not taken it off the past few days!!! It's so incredibly warm & soft, and the fit is just perfect! Thank you so much again Aunt Deb!!!! xoxo

Laura. M said...

Knitting relaxes us, Debbie and learn practical things, nice work !!
Besos.

Scrappy quilter said...

What a wonderful post. Reminds me of my grandmother, always with knitting needles in her hands knitting hats and mitts. Lovely!

MarmePurl said...

Seriously...I can't wait to see Chuck in a sweater you knit for him.