Relaxing at Night
April 20, 2012
Recently, I have started knitting again. I decided that instead of wasting my time playing Facebook games at night, I would actually create something. I have been doing pretty well at it if I say so myself. So far, I have completed a pair of socks (a new skill for me), a stole, two headbands, a cover-up, and a cowl. And while I knit, I listen to audiobooks on my MP3 player.
For some reason, I have been in a Classics mood lately. I think part of it is that I found that OneClickdigital (one of our two digital audiobook sources) has so many choices for Classics on audiobook. And not only do they have them, but they are read by very good narrators. I have made my way through all the Jane Austen’s (the last time I tried Pride and Prejudice on audiobook, the narrator was so flat I couldn’t finish listening to it) The Scarlet Pimpernel, and now I am on to the Anne of Green Gable series.
It is so pleasant to sit in my chair and knit at night while listening to the trials and tribulations of others. That is until my husband, children or dog need me. Or, I have to clean or cook. But for a little while, I can drift off into my own little world, surrounded by yarn and stories and relax.
Karen Wickwire
Interlibrary Loan Manager
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Knitting & crocheting
Many of pur branches have groups that meet for knitting and crocheting and welcome newcomers
all the time. It is a good way to learn and meet others who enjoy the craft.
Karen
Audiobooks
I enjoy audiobooks while puttering in my kitchen, dusting, or mending. It makes an otherwise boring task very pleasant. Currently I'm listening to two audiobooks: one fiction, 44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith and one nonfiction, A.J. Jacob's Year of Living Biblically. I've thought about taking up knitting or crocheting. I come from a long line of knitters and crocheters on both sides of my family, but never got the hang of it myself. My kids are grown and it might be time to try it. It would be a companionable thing to do, too, since I could work on that while keeping my husband company as he watches sports on TV.
Knitting
Sorry about the picture. I didn't specifically put a picture with my post and someone else actually reviews these and puts them up on the website. Obviously not a knitter. :) I do crochet as well but I prefer knitting. Not sure why but do.
I am actually reading Knitting Rules! by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee right now. I am loving it. She is very funny and I am learning a lot.
Karen
knitting
Mrs. Wickwire: I am so glad you are enjoying your knitting but the picture posted is of a woman crocheting! That is also a very enjoyable hobby.
Huzzah for yarncraft!
This reminds me of a section in Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (the Yarn Harlot)'s latest book, where she talks about the irony of people acting like they don't have time to knit but have all sorts of time to watch tv. I love the idea of listening to audio books while crafting; Neil Gaiman is one of my favorite authors and readers, and it's like he's reading to me personally (mmm...).
That said, I find it ironic and mildly amusing that a post on taking up knitting has an accompanying photo of crochet.
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