Making progress

When knitting, carefully reading, understanding and following the directions are crucial skills.

I learned this the hard way.

And because I didn't read the directions correctly, I had to unravel my glove and start over.  But I am happy to say that (after a wasted week of work due to my foolishness) I am almost finished with the right hand!

My very first buttonhole!

Almost done; just needs the thumb.

Life in ministry

Sometimes being the wife of a pastor is hard. And sometimes it sucks. I feel like when I need the hubs, he's not there.

More new knitting!

I have now knitted in the round.

And my latest accomplishment in the new techniques of knitting is a cable stitch.

 I am so excited about this.  I've always wanted to learn how to do a cable knit and it was so much easier than I thought.  (I'm finding that this is the case when it comes to knitting.  But we'll see when I tackle the scariest thing ever: knitting the thumbs of my gloves.)

Knitting in the round

After several attempts, I am actually doing it!  It was hard getting the hang of having extra needles attached to my project, and it was a lot easier than I thought it would be.  I don't know why I was so hesitant; I guess its that fear of the unknown thing.

My new knitting project

I rarely make something for myself when I knit.

I like to make things for others.  It's great to see what kind of joy my projects bring.  But after busting out a scarf for our church's mission auction and a baby blanket for a new cousin, I wanted to make something for me.

I also wanted to challenge myself.

I tend to knit things that are flat rectangular or square, use bigger needles, and don't require crazy amounts of "advanced" techniques.

But i saw some fingerless gloves in the latest Knitty issue.  Meet the Commuter Gloves:

via knitty

I fell in L.O.V.E. with these gloves and knew I wanted to try them.

These gloves are knitted in the round on size 4 double pointed needles.  They have a cable pattern on them (so cute) and buttons (which means there are button holes).

I have never knitted in the round.

I have never knitted a cable.

I have never knitted a button hole.

Even though this will be a difficult project for me, I am excited to learn some new techniques.  I am excited about the challenges these will provide.  I am excited because they will push my knitting to the next level. 

I found some grey yarn at Michael's today.  The color matches these gloves, but the yarn isn't a wool like the pattern calls for.  I'm not a huge fan of yarn; I find it very itchy. The yarn I found is so soft and warm, so I thought it would be perfect for this project.

(And yes, I will periodically post about my progress). 

Forgiveness

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

(1 John 1:9 ESV)

Tonight, one of our students sought God's forgiveness for something she did that harmed her witness.  She also asked the students and adults present to forgive her for the example she showed them.  I'm so proud of her and how she is allowing God to work in her life.

Camping Trip 2011

Back to normal

I am finally get over the shingles! Yay.

I learned some things from being sick:
1. When a dr tells u that u should stay home & watch movies, he really means you will stay home & sleep.
2. The movie "Tangled" was Disney's 50th animated movie.
3. I'm running myself too thin. I am going to have to drop an activity. I realized I'm rarely home during the week and I need a night of rest.