Jared's coming to town! I signed up awhile back for a knitting class being held today at On the Lamb, so I'll put away all the Moda quilting strips in various patterns all over the floor and switch gears from quilting to knitting.
Size 3 double pointed knitting needles, three skeins of Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift in the Leprechaun colorway, and my camera are all packed for the afternoon class with Jared Flood from New York; check out his blog: brooklyntweed for lots of knitting inspiration.
Just thinking about hobbies, I like quilting better than knitting, I think. Although...knitting is a hobby you can take places that a Bernina can't go.
What's your vote? Quilting or knitting? What's your all-time favorite craft?
~Deb
* Other knitting posts:
Have you knit anything with double-pointed needles yet? It takes a little while to get the hang of it, especially the first few rounds.
Love the look of the mittens. Hope you enjoy it!
Posted by: Bet | Friday, March 20, 2009 at 06:42 AM
Although I'm only a kitting wannabe/newbie I discovered that I am becoming a lover of the craft, or hobby, whichever it is. I love it! I think I could love it as much as quilting, but it's a premature statement, given that I haven't tried making anything yet, and can't until I learn how to do things WITH the knit and purl stitches which I have down pat. Some of the patterns are frightening. I don't know how one keeps from getting 'lost' or messing up but I expect I'll learn. :D
I'm working on forming a little knitting circle in my town like my sewing Bee that meets monthly. I could use some knitting support.
Posted by: Connie W | Friday, March 20, 2009 at 06:53 AM
My all-time favorite craft that I cannot imagine ever living without is the one that I am currently interested in at any particular time.
;-)
Posted by: Ginny | Friday, March 20, 2009 at 08:13 AM
Hmmm - I admire crafts and craftsy people very much - however, I'm seem to be challenged in that area. Piano and harp playing, baking, photography and blogging seem to take up most of my spare time. but I am still working on my scarf :)
Posted by: Islandsparrow | Friday, March 20, 2009 at 01:24 PM
PS
Almost forgot reading!
gasp!
:)
PS - Those are gorgeous mittens!
Posted by: Islandsparrow | Friday, March 20, 2009 at 01:25 PM
I guess my favorite hobby is interior decorating. Craft-wise I'm all thumbs but I am learning to crochet and really am enjoying the cake decorating classes we learned about from Sarah. I admire anyone that can knit. I've tried and let's just say there were more holes than there was knitting. :)
Victoria
Posted by: Victoria | Friday, March 20, 2009 at 06:31 PM
I would have to say sewing in general. I dabble in knitting and in quilting but sew a lot of gift items and am always on the lookout for new ideas.
I loved your post about your trip through the countryside earlier this week.
Here in SC we plant our pansies in the fall and they last until the weather gets hot and they become leggy. Ours didn't do much this winter but they are beautiful right now.
Posted by: Becka | Friday, March 20, 2009 at 06:31 PM
My favorite at the present is basket making. I love working the reeds into a shape and then seeing it being used. There is just something about seeing sunshine on a new basket! I have tried to knit but just can't get used to two needles. Those mittens were beautiful and I'll be anxious to see your post about your class.
Posted by: Jane | Friday, March 20, 2009 at 09:05 PM
I like all three! If I had to prioritize them it would be quilting, crochet, and then knitting.
Posted by: Cindi | Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 11:33 AM