Zen knitting

I was somewhat disappointed, but not even slightly surprised, to discover that someone had already written a book titled "Zen and the Art of Knitting." I don't know what it is about wrapping a piece of string around sticks that is so relaxing, but apparently I'm not the only one who gets it. Now, if only I could make my husband get it...lol. Right. That'll happen. Other things I've learned recently: No chain-store sells 16" circular needles. None. Every pattern that interests me requires 16" circular needles. Grr. There is a direct correlation between the number of times you leave the house and the growth rate of your yarn stash. There is also a direct relationship between how much your head hurts and how many times you will frog the same piece because you screwed up. This attempted-purse hates me.

What, me blog?

I can't say I'm the most social person out there these days, so having a blog is something of a sea change for me. But, I am now an utterly obsessive knitter, and sharing some of what I'm doing and learning actually seems interesting. I guess it's just a matter of finding out if anyone else out there finds it interesting or not. If anyone reads this stuff, let me know. Current projects: My first pair of actual socks, a self-designed halter top, an experimental sweater and a basic bag, to be embellished and felted. Coolest tip I've heard this week: Use puffy fabric paint on the bottom of knitted and felted slippers or slipper socks for a non-slip tread. Way cool.