Friday, March 26, 2010

Rescue Me



A short time ago I found a pattern online for a knitted lariat. I really wanted to make one as a birthday gift for my dear friend. The pattern has a skill level of "Easy" so with my VERY basic knitting skills and some help from my MIL, I figured I'd give it a try.

Next time I visited my in-laws, I brought my knitting along with me. My MIL helped me with the abbreviations and stitches I wasn't familiar with (adding stitches for example). Confident I would remember my "lesson" I packed up my knitting and headed home.

Later that week I decided to finish the lariat. As I continued with the knitting, I couldn't recall some of the stitches my MIL showed me and she was now on vacation! Argh!

To the computer I went!

In quick time, I found a fabulous knitting site! I registered, posted my question in the forum and in a FLASH received the help I needed from some wonderful members! I was thrilled to say the least! How fantastic is THAT?!

So, with much help from some kind KnittingHelp.com members I finished my first lariat and have been making them ever since!

A big shout out to those who saved the day for me! The internet is fabulous and so are you!!!

P.S. she loved her birthday gift


6 comments:

  1. This is beautiful! I always enjoy seeing what you are doing next!

    I hope you don't mind, but I sent a Kreativ Blogger award to you on my blogspot! Take care! Sharon

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  2. Of course I don't mind! I am totally flattered! How lovely!! <3

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  3. Hi! So glad that you liked the award!! For the steps that you need to take, go to my blog and there are 7 steps listed! Anybody can take part in this, so have fun!! Please let me know if you have any questions and I'm looking forward to seeing more of you!! Sharon

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  4. That looks nice! I wish I could knit, I use a round loom to knit only when I have time!!!
    Nice to meet you and thanks for following my blog!
    Deborah

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  5. Sharon: Thanks for the info! Can't wait to create my "Award" post! and thanks again for the Award!!

    Deborah: I found you via Sharon's Award post! Love your site! Nice to meet you too :oD

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  6. Hey great to discover your blog!!

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