Monday, March 16, 2009

Rows of (Red) Cotton





'Member when I told you about that cool yarn store in my town called Cast Away?  Well, we took another trip there--couldn't resist.  And Elliott decided he wanted me to make him a scarf and proceeded to pick out his yarn.  I love how entitled my son feels (as I've mentioned before)--makes me happy.

This is my first endeavor with knitting.  It was fun!  It was easy.  I know it looks amazing and difficult, but I'm gonna let you in on a little secret that grandmothers have been keeping for years:  all knitting really is, is making knots or loops.  Anyone can do it.  So don't let the complex appearance of a knitted object scare you off any longer.  You can do this!  I promise.  Here's the tutorial I used.  Check it out, claim your own victory, and let me know how it works out.  I love a good success story.


7 comments:

Anonymous said...

welcome to the world of novice knitting. i am so addicted it is ridiculous. what a gorgeous color red, by the way...great photos.

The Montgomerys said...

Ok, you are simply amazing. That looks beautiful. Elliott is certainly following mommy and daddy in their stylish ways, he looks so chic.

That is awesome Cryn, good job!!!!!!! Beautiful work ;)

LOVE
MON

jess said...

Wow, you did such a great job and I love these photos :)

Rachel was like.... said...

these pictures make my heart melt. elliot is seriously adorable. i love the vibrant red!

Sera Nelson said...

I especially love the green marker on his chin...

Sooo adorable !

Kirsty said...

It's beautiful & the red looks fabulous with the grey.

allisonescalante said...

SWONDERFUL! elliott looks fantastic in his new red scarf... fantastic! i have the most adorable nephew in the whole wide world... and niece too!!!