Knitting Jokes and Other Knitting Fun
Today is "Witty" Wednesday
When did you feel that you were no longer a newbie knitter?
Was it when you successfully completed a pattern ranked "intermediate", or was it the first time you fearlessly ripped out a row of knitting in the name of repair?
I have listed below are some ways for you to determine your knitting experience level.
How to Tell You Are No Longer a Knitting Newbie
1. When you look at anything and think, "I bet I could knit that."
2. When you don't have to call the person who taught you to knit or a knitting friend and ask how to cast on or bind off.
3. When you receive a phone call from a friend asking you how to cast on or bind off.
4. When knitting in stockinet stitch you no longer mistakenly begin every purl row with a knit stitch.
5. When you spend two hours rather than two days, attempting to untangle a ball of yarn before you cut it.
6. You thought the previous five items on this list were at least mildly amusing.
7. You think that at least one of the following jokes is somewhat funny.
If you've experienced any of the listed situations then you have officially surpassed the beginners knitting level. Congratulations!
Now in the tradition of "witty" Wednesday, let's celebrate with some jokes.
What did Mrs. Spider say to Mr. Spider when he explained why he was home late?
Answer: "You're spinning me a yarn."
Yes, I know that wasn't really about knitting but it did mention spinning and yarn, which are all knitting related... next!
Ronald had broken a rib playing football. He went to the doctor, who asked how he was feeling. "I keep getting a stitch in my side," he replied. "That's good," said the doctor. "It shows the bone is knitting."
Okay that was funnier; I imagine an actual bone knitting which makes it at least three times funnier than without the visualization. Try it and see for yourself.
See much more funny!
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Today's Featured Knitting Book
Knit Wit: 30 Easy and Hip Projects by Amy R. Singer
By the founder of Knitty.com, this book will appeal to beginning and intermediate knitters. Singer explains the basics, and her drawings and illustrations are comprehensible.
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Did you know...
A mattress stitch is great way to invisibly join 2 pieces of knitted fabric together, where the columns of stitches run parallel to each other. This is usually appropriate for side and underarm seams of conventional sweaters.
Once you have mastered it, it no longer matters where your seams are; beware though, people will want to inspect the WS of your work to find the seams! It is worked from the RS of the fabric, which makes matching patterns really easy. It gives you the power to cheat!
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Today's Featured Blog:
This blog is full of amusing lists like, "The Top Ten Reasons Knitting is Better Than Therapy" and "A Few Signs That You May Be Knitting Obsessed". It also has some helpful tips about knitting and product reviews and giveaways.
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