Blue Sky Farm

My blogging posts and photos are part of me . I think of this as a scrapbook of my life. The names have not been changed.. they are real people who have crossed my path along my journey. Some I know intimately, my family and friends. If their names are mentioned it's a sure sign they are special to me and I love them dearly...come along see for yourself, perhaps you know some of them too..

December 21, 2009

Project completed ...Finally


I am sure I am not the first, last or only person to start a project and never get back to it in a timely manner... I am proud to say Today I finished a big soft white scarf that I started knitting over 4 years ago... I would bring it out and have full intentions of knitting a few more rows.. something always took priority over it...plus  I have the handicap of not ever taken a knitting lesson so perhaps thats one reason I would put it away for another day...Thanks to my sister Judy who knits beautifully and quickly I picked up a few tips but
she lives in Arizona  so thats another reason it was put on the back burner. I inserted a few spaced rows of colored feathery textured yarn to give it some color. She suggested I use circular needles  ( I thought all needles were circular) instead of 2 straight needles since I often dropped rows as well as stitches.. So It is completed now and we are expecting Snow tonight. I finished it in just the right time for Christmas. A pressie for me.. I was thinking about knitting stockings but.... changed my mind, maybe I'll try mittens...or not..It is a great feeling to finish a project and have it wearable...
You can bet I will be wearing it and smiling from ear to ear when asked "Did you really knit that?

4 comments:

Carol............. said...

Hey..how about just putting the knitting needles, recipe box, and decorating aside and just sit and RELAX for a few days!

You and Clay (and critters) have a GREAT Christmas.

CJ said...

Congrats, Cheryl on a wonderful COMPLETED project!!! and it's sooo pretty :) Bet it's soft and warm. Now you can wear it ~ yay!!
I never learned to knit either - I LOVE knitted things - I'm lucky that my daughter knits :)
A very Merry Christmas to you and your family!! See you over on FB.
Hugz,
Cathy :)
okiequilter@MJF

Nancy Cook said...

Yey! I will not be telling Simon though...because I am sure to hear about my incomplete quilting projects. Good Job!

Gail said...

Glad you finished it. It looks so pretty on you best wear it for Christmas. Have a safe trip and happy holidays. See you when you get back.