Knitting Class

I have tried to teach myself how to knit but have always gotten frustrated trying to get base the simple knit and purl.  I decided now is an excellent time to try to move further.  Signed up for a knitting class as a shop in Berkley.  It is close, parking is usually available right in front and it has only one step.

Above is what I accomplished during a 2 hour class.  Then I proceeded to go home and made mistake after mistake that I couldn't figure out how to correct.  I ripped out had restarted at least 5 times, but believe I am now getting the hang of this pattern.  It is supposed to end up to be a triangular neck scarf.  Picked that pattern since hard to weave triangles.

Cold and Quiet

Currently reading a book titled Cold by Bill Streever.  Interesting quote I found, "Inupiat frequently pause when they talk, leaving what might seem like an uncomfortable silence.  I have been told that the pauses give them time to think and therefore avoid the mindless patter of whites."   Maybe we should try to emulate them more.

While not a picture of Alaska - home of the Inupiat, the following is one of the pictures from my Iceland trip.  Picture looked like cold and quiet to me.