Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Change of pace needed

After completing what is probably the twentieth pair of socks this year for my Sock Ministry


I thought I needed a change of pace, so here's what I'm trying next

Fingerless gloves. I used to knit these for Handsome Partner to wear all the time in the house when his circulation was poor in later years. They're great for doing all kinds of things without having to take them off, and kind to arthritic joints, too. I have a pair I knitted with the first yarn I spun, very useful for keeping my hands warm while operating keys or a phone.

So I'll send along a pair with the next batch of socks and see if  Sister M thinks they'll be useful. If so, I'll alternate. I'm using the last of the merino from the supply she sent me, and the blue from Joanne. These should be warm. I just hope there's enough yarn. We'll see.

I also need to learn a new skill, since I find this helps ward off the down winter feeling, so I'm planning to improve my continental knitting. I've done it before but didn't get comfortable with it and resumed English flicking style. I still prefer English purling, but maybe I'll incorporate continental for the knit stitch, in these gloves. It might help my shoulder, too, less stress on the right hand. 

And maybe it will help with my outlook, like this gate. Read the description. It's not what it seems. 

And in case you thought people are becoming clueless at the movies, it seems that's nothing new. See the guidelines for early movie goers.


And today's art offering is for glass lovers


Everything old is new again. I used to know a man who dealt in rocks and antiquities, doing business with the Smithsonian, and when we visited his apartment, he had various glass items around, clearly mouth blown, and old. He handed one to me and I noticed how light and thin walled it was. Also how fast it warmed in my hands.

He told me it was authenticated as Roman, as were the other pieces on open shelves. Valuable to collectors, and I asked if he weren't nervous about robbery. He laughed and said no, a usual house breaker wouldn't recognize their value, and if they were stolen he'd know exactly who was behind it, the world of ancient glass being so small!  It's a kind of natural insurance. Like the world of diamonds, where the stones and the people are known and any theft instantly traceable, with the penalty of exclusion always possible.

Happy day,  everyone. Everything isn't the way it looks. Sometimes it's better. 



21 comments:

  1. Thank you for your wonderful post
    The fingerless gloves, I think, are a great idea! I use old sock tops as wrist comforters. It is surprising how comfortable they are as well.
    I will keep an eye out for the better. It gets too stuffy being under the awful for so long.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I'm glad it worked for you! Yes, look out for the better. Good thought.

      Delete
  2. That gate and the Roman glass bowl are so cool!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Sue is embarking on a new a complicated afghan with many new and challenging stitches. She is enjoying the challenge.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yes, she gets it. I haven't seen her work. Any chance of a guest appearances on your blog?

      Delete
  4. Oh! That bowl!
    The new little shop down the street from me was selling what were labeled as "fingerless gloves" but in fact were what I would call sleeves that would barely cover hands at all. There were no places for fingers to go through. I was mystified.
    Oh well.
    Let us know how the Continental knitting goes.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hard to see the use of gloves in Florida! With or without fingers.

      Delete
    2. I use gloves with my chair!

      Delete
    3. Would you like some fruitcake? If yes, address please!

      Delete
    4. Ah, I hadn't thought of that application,e. About the fruit cake...email on way, ysy!

      Delete
    5. Believe it or not, there are often at least a few days during winter when gloves are, if not necessary, very welcome.

      Delete
  5. I use fingerless mitts for winter photography. They are perfect

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Exactly. Fingers available, but your hands aren't so cold you'll drop the camera.

      Delete
  6. Sometimes it is! Better that is. The sock ministry must adore you. I think Sister will like the idea of the gloves. Some things do not change, as the movie going instructions demonstrate. We are getting a lot of snow, probably you are too?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Always good to realize things are not inevitably getting worse. Snow? Not for ages yet. Temps in the fifties daytime, just at freezing at night. Even a December snowfall would be early before mid month

      Delete
  7. I love learning something new. Keeps the grey matter active.
    On a trip to Italy we saw some glass blowing. It was fascinating to watch. We were there during winter so it was lovely and warm in the crafting room. I can’t imagine it would be too pleasant during a hot summer

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Glass blowing is not for the faint hearted! It's a wonderful process to watch. My state has been famous since before the Revolution for its glass blowing tradition, still kept up by skilled artisans.

      Delete
  8. I'll be interested to hear how you go with continental knitting.
    The glass bowl sings to me. How wonderful it has kept its colour all these centuries.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I've done continental before and become fairly proficient. I don't like picking as much as flicking though! But my hands might appreciate a change. We'll see.

      Delete
  9. I have learning to continental knit on my list of wanna-do's but never seem to get to it. I've watched videos and it seems like it might be a faster way. I taught myself to knit and no doubt there are better ways than what I've managed to come up with on my own.

    ReplyDelete

Thanks so much for commenting. I really appreciate your taking the time, and taking part. Please read the comments and see if your question is already answered!