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Carol Meissner
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Patterson, NY
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I have just learned to knit, know very little but love the way I feel when knitting.
Look, I'm the poster "child" for an upcoming sheep and wool festival and I didn't even know it. That's me in the upper left hand corner, reaching out to touch the sheep!

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Meeting Susan the Blue Lake Knitter

When I became a member of this wonderful community on Knit Picks only one month ago, I was hesitant and shy, initally feeling as though I didn't belong, really, and might even be an "imposter" since I was just learning to knit, and could only do the garter stitch. Soon after joining, however, Susan the Blue Lake Knitter started corresponding with me and made me feel right at home. As I started reading posts and became more involved in the community I also got to "meet" Cheryl Waters and Peggy St… Continue

Posted on October 23, 2009 at 6:57am — 10 Comments

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Intoxication... at the Rhinebeck, NY Wool and Sheep Festival

Last year I went to the Rhinebeck, NY Wool and Sheep Festival as someone who likes farm animals. This year, I went as a knitter! AND...I felt intoxicated from the time I arrived at 8 AM until visitors were kicked out at 6 PM, when the festival closed for the day. Somehow, everything was different this year! I felt as though I couldn't get enough. Everywhere I looked there was something new to see and to learn.

The Leicester Longwool sheep were the featured breed this year, and here I am with on… Continue

Posted on October 17, 2009 at 5:45pm — 8 Comments

Carol Meissner

Chicken Pox and finding a community of knitters...

I was diagnosed with chicken pox on Tuesday, September 15th, and sent home to be in quarantine until the 21st. Chicken pox! I'm 59 years old! I had the chicken pox when I was 7, surely my immunity did not expire just because it was already 52 years later. Glum, and feeling somewhat sorry for myself; I worked on my knitting which always lifts my spirits, and corresponded with friends on email and facebook. That was when a friend of mine emailed me about knitpicks, and suggested I check it out. Bo… Continue

Posted on September 19, 2009 at 7:14pm — 14 Comments

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At 8:11pm on November 21, 2009, tanya stan said…
Hi Carol!
Just like you I am a new knitter. I do scarfs . I am making one now in multicolor alpaca baby alpaca. I learned to knit at the age of 6 from my grandmather. But, I know my limitations.
Tanya
At 6:12am on November 15, 2009, Peggy Stuart said…
Carol: Thanks for coming to my next cast-off party. I'll see you at the next one. --P
At 8:18pm on November 14, 2009, PickleSue said…
Carol- thanks for your kind words about the sweater!! The pattern would look good on a girl- but I'd change up the colors a little. It looked so good on my nephew with bright blue eyes! I'm going to ask my brother if he cares if I post a pic of him on here... I had fun making it, and my nephew had fun watching it grow in my hands into something for him. His mom doesn't knit, and my kids are used to it, so it was fun to watch him watch.
I had not heard about the Navajo weavers deliberately putting in a mistake. I had heard about Amish women doing that with their quilting for the same reason. Isn't that interesting that they both do that?
-Peggy
At 8:34am on October 10, 2009, Peggy Stuart said…
Carol: The photos of the snow were taken from our upper back deck. We bought this fixer-upper because of the view. Yum! We got the kitchen done, and the bathrooms are on hold until the economy improves. Colorwork isn't that hard, but you probably want to be able to K and P easily before you try it, because you will be learning new things. --P
At 5:19am on September 23, 2009, Linda Reszutek said…
Hi Carol!
Thanks again for the nice comments. I try to take all my photos outdoors for the natural light. I think it shows the colors better and the stitch definition. I do go crazy trying to find new ways (and places) to take the pics but it's fun. I think my neighbors must think I'm crazy out there with my knitting and my camera but that's okay! The important thing is that you have fun right? :-)
At 9:43am on September 22, 2009, PickleSue said…
Sorry Carol- I must not have signed my last thread- I'm Peggy... (just so you don't get confused later) The 'pickle' is how one friend heard my name one time and she stuck it on me for a nickname forever... So now I use it for profile names and stuff... I'm having fun and frustration with the mystery KAL, but it is a learning piece, so I should expect that a little. I found out my Dad and Stepmom are coming Thursday or Friday- so even that is put on hold while I do a little extra (procrastinated) housekeeping!!! How are the pox doing? Letting up a little, I hope. Have a good day. -Peggy
At 4:36pm on September 21, 2009, PickleSue said…
Carol-
Thanks for your kind comments about the sweater! I have been so obsessed with the Colorwork Mystery KAL, that I haven't taken the time to finish up her sleeves! I need to get back to that little sweater. Thanks for saying something, it will motivate me! I think it's pretty sweet, too. I'll post a pic of her wearing it when it's all done...
At 7:51am on September 20, 2009, Linda Reszutek said…
Hi Carol!
Welcome to the community and thank you for the nice comments on my knitting! I too love the way knitting makes me feel. I especially love knitting for friends and for my church. I joined a prayer shawl ministry and it is so wonderful to put my talents to good work. It is a wonderful and relaxing craft. Enjoy and happy knitting!!!
Linda
At 7:16pm on September 18, 2009, Susan the Blue Lake Knitter said…
Carol,
If you see something you don't understand, ask questions... that is the only way we can learn. It is difficult not having hands on help sometimes, but there are a lot of patient, and friendly people here in the Knitting Community... and no question is dumb. I have learned a lot here, and grown a lot here as a knitter. Glad to have you with us. Any time you have a question, post it... SOMEONE WILL answer you... it may not be immediately, but in many cases you will get SEVERAL different answers... in knitting, there is always more than one way to skin a cat. Glad you joined out little community. Susan
At 7:08pm on September 18, 2009, Susan the Blue Lake Knitter said…
Welcome Carol, thanks for adding me as a friend. I've only been knitting a few years, but I've learned a lot here on the knitting community... Be sure to check out Peggy Stuart's blog/posts. She has been a big help to me. Since my retirement 9 months ago, I have developed a lot as a knitter (and now a spinner) ... Really hope you have fun here in the Knitting Community.

By the way, your scarves are beautiful.. good work! --Susan

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