Joining Kathy and friends at Slow Sunday Stitching.
Guess what I’m slow stitching today? It’s a kitten.
The backstory involves a very busy, could be neurodivergent 9 yr old. She asked me to teach her to knit. Now I haven’t knit anything in over 20 years. I needed to study up. She wasn’t able to sit still long enough to really watch me. Also I needed more time. So we made a deal. Gramma will knit the square, she will stuff it, and glue on the face pieces. She’s ok with that and so am I. She did roll the yarn into balls. And she counted the cast on stitches to make sure there was the correct amount.
I have also started a new cross stitch. It’s THANKFUL from Heart in Hand. It was given to me by a friend.
I’m just getting started. The pattern calls for 36 ct linen, over 2 threads using 1 strand. I didn’t like it, so I took out the turkey head and started on the body with 2 threads. I have 28 ct linen. I’m also using DMC conversion colors. The pattern uses Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. My math says it will be 4.5”X 4.5 “ design area. It’s kind of little. I like it.
Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy and Hopeful!
The itty bitty kitty is such a cute project! I think your deal with your grand girl sounds perfect. And the new Thanksgiving cross-stitch is a lovely design. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteYour Thanksgiving cross stitch is so sweet! And what a darling first project for a knitting start! :)
ReplyDeletegood connection with a child, the x st is so pretty for fall, and it takes a while to see colors becoming something in that artform
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Itty bitty stitches are always so fun! Enjoy.
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